Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Associate Finished Vehicle Logistics Manager

Inventory Management +1Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeGrünheide (Mark), GermanyNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in supply chain-related functions or operations management, preferably within an automotive manufacturer or supplier.
Extensive knowledge of operations management.
Experience supervising, mentoring, or guiding colleagues, or leading projects.
Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
Ability to write, speak, and present effectively and persuasively at all levels.
Strong critical-thinking and problem-resolution skills in ambiguous situations.
Initiative to gain and share broader supply-chain knowledge.
Ability to work hands-on in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, multitask, and prioritize appropriately to meet deadlines.
Expected to uphold and actively promote sustainability principles, and to work in line with Tesla Global Environmental, Health, Safety & Security Policy and EMAS requirements.

Responsibilities

Ensure truck and vessel capacity is booked in line with volume forecasts.
Guide the team in maintaining accurate estimated times of arrival to maximize visibility for receiving locations.
Build and maintain working relationships with vehicle carriers, port operators, and other logistics providers as required.
Ensure customs procedures are carried out in full compliance.
Review and maintain key performance indicators with stakeholders.
Monitor and maintain inventory stock levels at logistics locations across EMEA.
Coordinate shipping and receiving operations for ports and compounds.
Identify opportunities to reduce costs across vehicle movements while maintaining speed through vehicle flows and shipping lanes.
Support freight audit and payment processes to ensure payments align with services provided and contracted rates.
Ensure carriers meet contracted service-level agreements and procurement guidelines are followed.
Report and present forecasts, costs, volumes, and key performance indicators to leadership and external stakeholders.
Make independent decisions weighing speed, cost, and efficiency, and handle escalations.
Lead and manage direct reports to optimize team performance and develop employees.
Establish and agree on roles and responsibilities with internal stakeholders.
Design, implement, and maintain day-to-day operational processes.
Take a high-level view of upcoming periods.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in supply chain-related functions or operations management within an automotive manufacturer or supplier.

Category	Supply Chain
Location	Grünheide (Mark), Brandenburg
Requisition ID	287711
Type	Full-time

Job Description

Tesla was founded in 2003 with the goal of accelerating the transition to sustainable energy and protecting the planet Earth. Through solar energy, batteries, and electric vehicles, we are building a world of amazing abundance. At Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg, we manufacture the Model Y, and starting in 2027, we’ll produce everything from battery cells to electric vehicles. This is unique in Europe. Our international team consists of over 12,000 employees from 130 countries. We hire talent at all skill levels - prior experience in the automotive industry is not required. Would you like to help write the next chapter in Tesla’s success story and work at one of Germany’s most modern workplaces? Then this is the right place for you!The Finished Vehicle Logistics team is responsible for the smooth movement of cars through our network of ports, compounds and carriers. We keep in close contact with key stakeholders including regulatory authorities, port operators, shipping lines and trucking companies, and with our Tesla colleagues at factories and delivery centers. This role is for an Associate Manager within the team. You will take the lead on a large operation or region, and act as key contact person for relevant stakeholders. You will lead a team of colleagues whom you will guide and mentor. Your team’s scope will involve tasks such as truck planning, load creation, supporting the loading and unloading of trains, trucks and vessels, following up on shipment progress and other tasks in our Transport Management System (TMS), paperwork creation for incoming and outgoing shipments, problem solving and communicating with suppliers.

Job Responsibilities

Ensure capacity on trucks and vessels is booked in line with volume forecasts
Guide the team to maintain accurate ETAs to give maximum visibility to the receiving locations
Build and maintain working relationship with vehicle carriers, port operators and other logistics providers as required
Ensure customs procedures are carried out with full compliance
Review and maintain KPIs with all stakeholders
Monitor and maintain inventory stock levels at Logistics locations across EMEA
Coordinate shipping and receiving operations for ports and compounds
Identify opportunities to drive cost reductions in all vehicle movements whilst maintaining speed through all vehicle flows and shipping lanes
Support Tesla’s freight audit and payment processes to ensure that Tesla’s freight payments are aligned with services provided and with contracted rates. 
Ensure all carriers are meeting the contracted service level agreements and procurement guidelines are followed
Report and present forecasts, costs, volumes and KPIs to leadership and external stakeholders
Independently take decisions weighing up speed, cost and efficiency, and handle escalations
Lead and manage direct reports to optimize overall team performance and develop Tesla’s people assets to their full potential
Establish and agree roles and responsibilities with internal stakeholders
Design, implement and maintain the day-to-day operational processes
Take a high-level view of the upcoming periods

Job Requirements

3+ years’ experience in supply chain related functions or operations management, preferably within an automotive manufacturer or supplier.
Extensive knowledge of operations management
Experience of supervising, mentoring or guiding colleagues or leading projects
Proven leadership skills
Ability to influence and build relationships
Experience with MS Office Applications, including knowledge of Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. 
Ability to write, speak and present effectively and persuasively at all levels. 
Strong critical thinking and resolution in sometimes ambiguous situations. 
Self-driven initiative to gain and share a broader knowledge of supply chain. 
Hands-on mentality
A bias for action and for helping and supporting your peers
Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, multitask and prioritize appropriately to meet deadlines
Candidates are expected to uphold and actively promote sustainability principles in their daily work, operating in line with Tesla Global Environmental, Health, Safety & Security (EHS&S) Policy and EMAS requirements, fostering a culture of continuous environmental improvement.

About the Company

Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Tesla makes electric cars and batteries that store power for homes and utilities, and it develops self-driving software and humanoid robots. In 2023, its Model Y became the first electric vehicle to rank as the world's best-selling car. Buyers order the Model 3 sedan, Model Y SUV, or Cybertruck pickup directly from Tesla instead of through dealers, and they charge on its Supercharger fast-charging network. It also sells Megapack and Powerwall batteries, runs a robotaxi service, and charges drivers a monthly fee for self-driving software that still needs their supervision. Tesla was founded in 2003, with Elon Musk as its lead early investor and a recognized co-founder, and it is based in Austin, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2003

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