Data Scientist, Inventory Management

What to Expect
We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Data Scientist with Project Management experience to support our Service Distribution Organization. You will be part of a team that is managing strategic projects and continuous improvement efforts for Tesla’s Global Inventory management. The role requires the ability to build strong cross-functional working relationships with our IT development, supply chain, material planning, logistics finance, warehouse Operations teams. You will require a sharp business focus, a collaborative style of working, and a proactive and critical mindset. This role requires you to acquire deep subject matter knowledge about systems, distribution and fulfillment processes and KPIs used to manage and drive the business. It is essential that you can think strategically, connect the dots in the bigger picture, as well as be comfortable in the details of the deliverables to drive operational improvements. The role is expected to simultaneously handle multiple projects of department-level scale and global reach. What You’ll Do
Implement advanced Inventory Management and Optimization Techniques across Global Tesla Warehouses.

Project Manage, develop, track and supply strategic reporting to the Service Operations team, including quarterly summaries, monthly trends, week-over-week analysis, and daily reporting

Develop trend reporting on top inventory offenders in all functions of the warehouse for inaccuracies to help operations leadership in seeking to understand root causes

Deep-dive and identify process gaps to implement improvement strategies and provide technical expertise in business requirements for system functional specifications, scaling new and current systems, processes and procedures in a cost-effective manner.

Support with Warehouse launch/moves/closures to scale Tesla Inventory Network while performing regular capacity planning analyses based on upcoming build plans.

Automate (in R, or similar tools) highly manual and error-prone activities to support cross-functional processes targeted towards Improving Inventory health, reducing global inventory costs.

Maintain WOS within industry standards, taking collaborative actions across material planning, Warehouse operations, logistics and/or External suppliers.

Execute E&O analysis and perform respective disposition actions alongside coordinating with WH ops.

Develop and drive departmental and organizational goals through data analysis with the ability to speak to multiple levels of the business.

Develop, track, and own reporting metrics to root cause gaps across the supply chain, then project manage cross-functionally across the Service and Supply Chain organization to close them out.

What You’ll Bring
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Data Analytics, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain or Operations Research fields or relevant experience.

Minimum of 2 years of experience or Master 1 years of experience in Inventory Management/optimization domain, MRP and fulfilment systems.

Proficient in Advanced MS Excel, SQL and R programming is required, Python and data visualization programs such as Tableau and PowerBi are preferred.

Highly proficient in automation and supply chain analytics.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and conceptual skills including the ability to express complex technical concepts in business terms.

Excellent written and verbal communication, and comfortable communicating with senior management

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
$68,000 - $234,000/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.
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