What to Expect
The Tesla Direct Supply Management team is looking to hire a skilled Supply Chain Material Planner to ensure on time supply of components, sub-assemblies and accessories at the relevant Tesla service parts distribution centers to support our service needs, at optimal efficiency. This individual must fully understand Tesla’s supply chain and service 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 Planner role requires global cross-functional engagement within Tesla and across the extended supply chain.
Note: this is a service supply chain role, not a production planning role.
What You'll Do
- Create and deploy supply requirements to the supply base via MRP, which achieves service demand, inventory and cost objectives. Ensure demand from all sources (Tesla Service network, ecommerce, Vehicle Delivery, Engineering, etc.) is captured and a supply plan is created accordingly.
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Manage planning system parameters and master data to optimally reflect supply chain capabilities and plan supply.
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Apply analytics and supply chain expertise to manage system parameters and meet target inventory and service level goals while minimizing costs and obsolescence.
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Build and maintain operational partnerships with assigned suppliers and internal stakeholders. Act as the primary interface with suppliers on delivery status, issues and resolution. Escalate to commercial or technical partners when required (GSM, accounts payable, quality, engineering, etc.).
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Support onboarding and training of new suppliers to ensure operational excellence and compliance with Tesla’s supply chain processes and policies.
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Coordinate supplier ramp up and down for new product launches, ensuring suppliers deliver shipments needed to support service/vehicle delivery targets.
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Deliver material coverage, run-out reports and other analyses as needed. Provide data-driven decision support to the broader organization through what-if and scenario planning (as examples).
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Manage engineering changes to minimize obsolete inventory and ensure continuous supply.
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You will partner with IT and other business stakeholders on planning process and system improvements.
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Support onboarding and training of new team members
What You'll Bring
- Bachelors or Masters in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering or similar discipline. CPIM or APICS training is a plus. High proficiency in MS Excel (advanced) required.
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At least 7 years experience in supply chain management and demonstrated skills in supplier operational and relationship management.
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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.
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Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to analyze data to enable operational decision-making or present clear recommendations to leadership. Ability of troubleshooting process failures to ensure success for the program
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Demonstrated skills in supplier operational and relationship management.
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Passionate and high energy, with the diplomacy and cooperative style necessary to positively influence others, both inside and outside of Tesla.
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Candidate will be expected to mentor junior level supply chain team members. This position relies on experience and judgment to organize, plan, and accomplish department/company objectives with a wide degree of creativity, continuous improvement approach, and latitude expected to fulfill a variety of duties.
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Ability to write, speak and present effectively and persuasively.
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You have experience in working internationally and fluent in English.
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You have good communication and entrepreneurial skills.
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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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Passionate and high energy, with the diplomacy and cooperative style necessary to positively influence others, both inside and outside of Tesla.
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Based in the Netherlands and ready to work from out Tilburg Distribution Center or Tesla Amsterdam office
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.
