Supplier Chargeback Intern

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and processing Inventory/Non-Inventory Chargebacks by analyzing data for accuracy, trends, and root causes of supplier disputes

• Maintain and validate chargeback data in systems (e.g., Chargeback Portal, ERP tools) to ensure alignment with Tesla’s policies and financial reporting standards

• Use Excel, SQL, Power BI/Tableau to analyse chargeback and RTV (Return-to-Vendor) inventory data, generating insights to reduce supplier contestation rates and improve decision-making

• Support daily supplier communications by preparing documentation and data summaries for dispute resolution under team guidance

• Identify inefficiencies in chargeback workflows and propose solutions (e.g., automation scripts, dashboard tools) to reduce manual effort and enhance accuracy

• Collaborate on backlog recovery projects by categorizing historical chargeback data, identifying trends, and suggesting prioritization frameworks

• Document process improvements and contribute to creating standardized templates or reporting dashboards for cross-functional teams

• Partner with Part Quality Inspection, Supplier Quality Assurance, and Finance teams to understand upstream/downstream impacts of chargebacks

• Support supplier onboarding and training initiatives to ensure compliance with Tesla’s chargeback policies and system protocols

Job Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s/Master’s program in Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or Finance

• Experience with data analytics tools (Excel, SQL, Power BI/Tableau) or ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)

• Familiarity with negotiation principles or supplier interaction concepts (academic/project experience acceptable)

• Strong analytical mindset with an interest in automation opportunities within operational workflows

• Advanced English proficiency

• Excellent communication skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment

• Proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of balancing multiple priorities in a dynamic setting

• Exposure to Lean Six Sigma methodologies or process optimization projects

• Basic understanding of financial reconciliation or supply chain cost structure

• Experience with Ziplabs, ERP

Not only do we offer you an attractive compensation package, but also access to a wide range of perks and benefits. For example:

• Our own medical center, a gym and an in-house barbershop
• E-bike charging stations in front of the factory, more than 500 free charging stations for electric cars, a bike leasing program, free use of the nextbike bike-sharing fleet, as well as numerous free shuttle bus routes to Grünheide and the surrounding areas
• You’ll receive subsidized canteen meals, a free S-membership at the Urban Sports Club (discount from M+) and you can sign up for many language courses
• We also offer all employees a wide range of insurance options, such as a company pension plan, as well as discounts on private insurance and legal protection insurance

These and many other benefits await you. Join Tesla and help us build a world of amazing abundance.

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.