Material Planner, Production

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Job Category
Supply Chain

Location
Fremont, California

Req. ID
230624

Job Type
Full-time

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What to Expect
The Material Planner is responsible for ensuring raw materials, components and sub-assemblies 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 Material Planner role is typically global in scope and requires cross-functional engagement within Tesla and across the extended supply chain.
What You’ll Do
  • 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. Partner with IT and other business stakeholders on planning process and system improvements
  • Escalate to commercial or technical partners when required (GSM, 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 engineering changes to minimize obsolete inventory and ensure continuous supply
What You’ll Bring
  • Degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Industrial Engineering or similar discipline or equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability
  • CPIM or APIC training is a plus
  • 4 years’ experience in manufacturing, finance, supply chain management or related field
  • 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
  • Ability to evaluate and analyze data to enable operational decision-making or present clear recommendations to leadership
  • Demonstrated skills in supplier operational and relationship management
  • Passionate and high energy, with the diplomacy and cooperative style necessary to positively influence others, both inside and outside of Tesla
Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
  • Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
  • Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
  • Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
  • Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • LGBTQ+ care concierge services
  • 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
  • Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
  • Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
  • Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
  • Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
  • Tesla Babies program
  • Commuter benefits
  • Employee discounts and perks program

Expected Compensation

$66,400 - $138,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.