Material Planner, Production Jobs

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

• Manage engineering changes to minimize obsolete inventory and ensure continuous supply
• Escalate to commercial or technical partners when required (GSM, accounts payable, quality, engineering, etc.)
• Deliver clear-to-build status, material coverage, run-out reports and other analyses as needed
• Support onboarding and training of new suppliers to ensure operational excellence and compliance with Tesla’s supply chain processes and policies
• Partner with IT and other business stakeholders on planning process and system improvements
• Ensure demand from all sources (production, aftermarket, engineering, etc.) is supported appropriately
• Coordinate supplier ramp up and down for new product launches, ensuring suppliers deliver shipments needed to support production targets
• Act as the primary interface with suppliers on delivery status, issues and resolution
• Manage planning system parameters and master data to optimally reflect supply chain capabilities and plan supply
• Create and deploy supply requirements to the supply base via MRP which achieves production, inventory, and cost objectives

What You’ll Bring

• CPIM or APIC training is a plus
• Passionate and high energy, with the diplomacy and cooperative style necessary to positively influence others, both inside and outside of Tesla
• Ability to evaluate and analyze data to enable operational decision-making or present clear recommendations to leadership
• Ability to write, speak and present effectively and persuasively
• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Industrial Engineering or similar discipline or equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability
• 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
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated skills in supplier operational and relationship 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
$64,000 - $210,000/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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