Material Planner - Electronics

Job Description

<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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!</p> <p>We are seeking an experienced Material Planner to join our dynamic supply chain team, focusing on PCBAs and electronic components. The ideal candidate will focus on PCBAs and electronic components, should have a strong background in contract manufacturing environments, ensuring efficient material planning, inventory management, and supply chain optimization. This role involves collaborating with engineering, design, production and procurement teams to support product life cycle management, handle engineering changes, and manage clear-to-build and run-out analysis. This role involves daily management of supply and constraints, status reporting and escalation, supplier engagement, and the relentless pursuit of operational excellence and continuous improvement.</p>

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure correct demand is system driven and properly communicated to external and internal suppliers. Responsible to conduct clear-to-build analyses to ensure all materials, components, and resources are available and in alignment with production build plan, identifying, owning and resolving any bottlenecks in advance
• Develop and maintain material requirement plans for PCBAs and electronic components, manage inventory levels, and minimize shortages or inventory excess
• Manage product life cycle processes, including phase-in/phase-out strategies for components, obsolescence planning, and end-of-life (EOL) management to support seamless transitions
• Coordinate engineering changes by assessing impacts on material availability, work along with the PM on updating BOMs (Bills of Materials), and adjusting procurement plans in alignment with cross functional teams
• Maintain commits for contract manufacturing vendors, analyzing their production capabilities, lead times, and constraints to ensure continuous supply. Communicate and mitigate risks in the supply chain, such as supplier delays or component shortages
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including ERP system enhancements and supply chain process improvement to streamline material planning processes. Support cross-functional teams in new product introductions (NPIs), ensuring material readiness from prototype to full-scale production
• Develop, Track and Report KPI's to cross functional teams such as CTB, DOH, Inventory Excess, Obsolescence. Own end-to-end data integrity in system to ensure accurate demand is being transmitted to vendors

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience as a Material Planner or similar role in electronics manufacturing, with a focus on PCBAs and contract manufacturing environments
• Proven expertise in MRP/ERP systems for supply chain
• Strong skills in product life cycle management, including handling component obsolescence and EOL transitions
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Proficiency in clear-to-build processes and run-out reports
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting

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.