Materials Planner, LFP Battery Cell Manufacturing

What to Expect

Tesla is seeking a motivated, experienced, and knowledgeable Material Planner to work in Spares department. The ideal candidate will have experience performinig both material planning and procurement in a manufacturing environment, with processing equipment This position will require a person that is capable of understanding the details of manufacturing processes and business needs.

• Plan, schedule, and manage assigned critical spare parts for various product lines and facilities
• Collaborate and communicate with Sustaining Engineering and Maintenance teams for parts identification, required for minminum inventory needs and urgent orders
• Work closely with Spares manager and technicians for physical inventory audits, shipping, receiving and logistic support
• Monitor parts coverage, track consumption trends and execute/adjust orders as needed based on demand and capacity changes
• Bring awareness in advance to critical inventory shortage and /or supply restraints; suggest and find alternative part and sourcing options
• Work with suppliers to issue RFQ for sourcing. Purchasing assigned materials; issue RTV orders for warranty, exchange and refurbishment options to reduce cost
• Identify new suppliers and implement contract business opportunities to benefit Tesla

• Work fluidly in a highly cross-functional team environment involving manufacturing and product development teams, as well as supply chain specialists, manufacturing engineers, and logistics personnel
• Identify and implement opportunities to bring total cost of ownership down for sites and energy products, ensuring compliance with responsible sourcing
• Manage RFPs, negotiate proposals & set up contracts
• Developing data collection, understanding of cost drivers based on raw material and macro-economic trends
• Maintaining day-to-day supplier relationships, including performance review, catalogues updated, pricing and orders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite
• Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal

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)
• 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