Demand Planner, Outbound Planning

What To Expect
Tesla is hiring a Demand Planner to design and operate the geographic distribution of Tesla vehicles, deciding where each car goes once it gets built. Effectively managing vehicle supply post-production is critical to the company’s success.
What You’ll Do

• Partner with logistics and delivery teams to incorporate existing constraints into routing model, identify bottlenecks in advance, and deal with unexpected challenges as they arise
• Present business cases for distribution changes and investments to senior leadership of sales, finance, logistics, and delivery
• Implement distribution strategies both through ad-hoc code (SQL, Python, etc.) and partnering with IT to develop scalable long term solutions
• Build tools and strategies to effectively route vehicles as they come out of the factory and match existing cars as they become available
• Work with forecasting team to provide clear visibility into anticipated changes in distribution over time
• Manage Tesla’s geographic allocation of vehicles to balance supply and demand while resolving outbound supply chain constraints

What You’ll Bring

• Embrace of change and rapid pace of work
• Self-motivation, strong work ethic, and a passion for being hands-on in their work
• Excellent judgment and ability to proactively anticipate complex chain-reaction impacts of plans
• Bachelor’s degree in Business (Masters/MBA preferred), Supply Chain, Engineering, Mathematics or equivalent experience or evidence of exceptional ability
• SQL skills required; Python or other programming experience preferred
• Proven ability to independently own an operational process, especially in manufacturing or a large company
• Ability to work cross-functionally and build organic support for key initiatives
• Mastery of Microsoft Excel required
• 2+ years related experience in Logistics, Operations Planning, Inventory Planning, Demand Planning, Outbound Supply Chain, or Business Planning

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
$64,000 - $228,000/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.
#BusinessOps