What are the responsibilities and job description for the Materials Planner position at Tesla?
What To Expect
Tesla is seeking a motivated, experienced, and knowledgeable Material Planner to work in our Spares department. The ideal candidate will have experience performing both material planning and procurement in a manufacturing environment, with processing equipment. This position will require a person that can understand the details of manufacturing processes and business needs.
What You'll Do
Plan, schedule, and manage assigned critical spare parts for various product lines and facilities Collaborate and communicate with Sustaining Engineering and Maintenance teams for part identification, required for minimum inventory needs and urgent orders Work closely with Spares manager and technicians for physical inventory audits, shipping, receiving and logistic support Monitor part 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
What You'll Bring
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 supercharger 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 Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal Proficiency in Microsoft Suite
Benefits
Compensation and 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) 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
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Tesla is seeking a motivated, experienced, and knowledgeable Material Planner to work in our Spares department. The ideal candidate will have experience performing both material planning and procurement in a manufacturing environment, with processing equipment. This position will require a person that can understand the details of manufacturing processes and business needs.
What You'll Do
Compensation and Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
