Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Material Planner

Production Planning & SchedulingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAustin, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in manufacturing, finance, or supply chain management.
A degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Industrial Engineering, or a similar discipline, or equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability.
Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP, discrete manufacturing, bills of material, product lifecycle management, procure-to-pay processes, and supply chain operations.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to evaluate and analyze data for operational decision-making or present clear recommendations to leadership.
Ability to write, speak, and present effectively and persuasively.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Ability to work independently on multiple tasks and projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment; flexibility and adaptability are required.

Responsibilities

Create and deploy supply requirements to the supply base via MRP to achieve production, inventory, and cost objectives, ensuring demand from production, aftermarket, engineering, and other sources is appropriately supported.
Manage planning system parameters and master data to reflect supply chain capabilities and plan supply; manage engineering changes to minimize obsolete inventory and ensure continuous supply.
Deliver clear-to-build status, material coverage, run-out reports, and other analyses to plan production and business targets; provide data-driven decision support through what-if and scenario planning.
Apply analytics and supply chain expertise to manage system parameters and meet target inventory and service-level goals while minimizing costs; partner with IT and other business stakeholders on planning process and system improvements.
Build and maintain operational partnerships with assigned suppliers; serve as the primary interface on delivery status, issues, and resolution, and escalate to commercial or technical partners as needed.
Support onboarding and training of new suppliers to ensure operational excellence and compliance with Tesla supply chain processes and policies.
Coordinate supplier ramp-up and ramp-down for new product launches to ensure suppliers deliver shipments needed to support production targets.
Manage safety stock levels and optimize logistical efficiency by managing EOQs.

Desired Qualifications

CPIM or APIC training is a plus.
Diplomacy and a cooperative style to positively influence others inside and outside the organization.

Category	Supply Chain
Location	AUSTIN, Texas
Requisition ID	283946
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<div class="MSWordContent"><p>The Supply Chain Material Planner is responsible for ensuring raw materials, components and subassemblies are delivered to Tesla production sites to support production needs, at optimal efficiency.  This individual must fully understand Tesla’s supply chain and production operations, as well as be an expert on their assigned product or commodities.  They will deploy inventory strategies, be responsible for product change and associated material planning implications, manage and solve exceptions, and drive supplier execution.  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.  The Supply Chain Material Planner role is typically global in scope, and requires cross-functional engagement within Tesla and across the extended Supply Chain.</div>

Job Responsibilities

Create and deploy supply requirements to the supply base via MRP which achieves production, inventory and cost objectives. Ensure demand from all sources (production, aftermarket, engineering, etc.) is supported appropriately
Manage planning system parameters and master data to optimally reflect supply chain capabilities and plan supply. Manage engineering changes to minimize obsolete inventory and ensure continuous supply
Deliver clear-to-build status, material coverage, run-out reports and other analyses as needed to plan production and business targets. Provide data-driven decision support to the broader organization through what-if and scenario planning (as examples)
Apply analytics and supply chain expertise to manage system parameters and meet target inventory and service level goals while minimizing costs and obsolescence. Partner with IT and other business stakeholders on planning process and system improvements
Build and maintain operational partnerships with assigned suppliers. Act as the primary interface with suppliers on delivery status, issues and resolution. Escalate to commercial or technical partners when required (procurement, accounts payable, quality, engineering, etc.)
Support onboarding and training of new suppliers to ensure operational excellence and compliance with Tesla’s supply chain processes and policies
Coordinate supplier ramp up and down for new product launches, ensuring suppliers deliver shipments needed to support production targets. Manage safety stock levels and optimize logistical efficiency by managing EOQs

Job Requirements

At least 3 years’ experience in manufacturing, finance, or supply chain management
Degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Industrial Engineering or similar discipline or equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability. CPIM or APIC training is a plus
Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP with a solid understand of discrete manufacturing, bills of material, product lifecycle management, procure to pay processes and supply chain operations
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to evaluate and analyze data to enable operational decision-making or present clear recommendations to leadership
Passionate and high energy, with the diplomacy and cooperative style necessary to positively influence others, both inside and outside of Tesla
Ability to write, speak and present effectively and persuasively. Advanced roficiency in MS Excel
Ability to work independently on multiple tasks and projects in a dynamic, fast paced environment. Flexibility and adaptability are key

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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