Associate Supply Chain Planner (m/w/d) - Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg

What to Expect

Tesla was founded in 2003 with the goal of accelerating the transition to sustainable energy and protecting the planet Earth. Through solar energy, batteries, and electric vehicles, we are building a world of amazing abundance.

At Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg, we manufacture the Model Y, and starting in 2027, we’ll produce everything from battery cells to electric vehicles. This is unique in Europe. Our international team consists of over 12,000 employees from 130 countries. We hire talent at all skill levels - prior experience in the automotive industry is not required. Would you like to help write the next chapter in Tesla’s success story and work at one of Germany’s most modern workplaces? Then this is the right place for you!

The Tesla Direct Procurement team is looking to hire a skilled Supply Chain Planner to ensure raw materials, components and subassemblies 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. As a Supply Chain Planner, you will deploy inventory strategies, be responsible for product changes and associated material planning implications, manage and solve exceptions, and drive supplier execution. The role involves daily management of supply and constraints, status reporting and escalation, supplier interaction and the relentless pursuit of operational excellence and continuous improvement. The Supply Chain Planner role is typically global in scope and requires cross-functional dedication within Tesla and across the extended supply chain.

What You’ll Do

• Create and deploy supply requirements to the supply base via MRP, which achieves production, inventory, and cost objectives. Ensure demand from all sources (production, aftermarket, engineering, etc.) is supported appropriately.
• Manage safety stock levels and optimize logistical efficiency by managing EOQs
• Manage planning system parameters and master data to optimally reflect supply chain capabilities and plan supply.
• Deliver clear-to-build status, 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).
• Apply analytics and supply chain expertise to manage system parameters and meet target inventory and service level goals while minimizing costs and obsolescence.
• Build and maintain operational partnerships with assigned suppliers. 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.).
• Support onboarding and training of new suppliers to ensure operational excellence and compliance with Tesla’s supply chain processes and policies.
• Coordinate suppliers ramp up and down for new product launches, ensuring suppliers deliver shipments needed to support production targets.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in manufacturing or supply chain management
• Bachelor’ or master's degree in Engineering field (e.g. Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain or similar discipline) and/or evidence of exceptional work experience
• 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
• Demonstrated skills in supplier operational and relationship management
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to analyze data to enable operational decision-making or present clear recommendations to leadership
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work in an extremely fast-paced environment. Flexibility and adaptability are key
• You have experience in working internationally and fluent in English and/or German

Not only do we offer you an attractive compensation package, but also access to a wide range of perks and benefits. For example:

· Our own medical center, a gym and an in-house barbershop

· E-bike charging stations in front of the factory, more than 500 free charging stations for electric cars, a bike leasing program, free use of the nextbike bike-sharing fleet, as well as numerous free shuttle bus routes to Grünheide and the surrounding areas

· You’ll receive subsidized canteen meals, a free S-membership at the Urban Sports Club (discount from M+) and you can sign up for many language courses

· We also offer all employees a wide range of insurance options, such as a company pension plan, as well as discounts on private insurance and legal protection insurance

These and many other benefits await you. Join Tesla and help us build a world of amazing abundance.

Candidates are expected to uphold and actively promote sustainability principles in their daily work, operating in line with Tesla Global Environmental, Health, Safety & Security (EHS&S) Policy and EMAS requirements, fostering a culture of continuous environmental improvement.