What to Expect
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.
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 safety stock levels and optimize logistical efficiency by managing EOQs
Manage planning system parameters and master data to optimally reflect supply chain capabilities and plan supply
Apply analytics and supply chain expertise to manage system parameters and meet target inventory and service level goals while minimizing costs and obsolescence
Build and maintain operational partnerships with assigned suppliers.
Act as the primary interface with suppliers on delivery status, issues and resolution
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
Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Industrial Engineering or similar discipline, CPIM or APIC training, high proficiency in MS Excel (advanced), or equivalent
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
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
Ability to write, speak and present effectively and persuasively.
Ability to work independently on multiple tasks and projects in a dynamic, fast paced environment
Flexibility and adaptability are key.
Detail-oriented and organized
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