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Tesla Motors, Inc.

Logistics Optimization Engineer

Tesla Motors, Inc., Austin, Texas, us, 78716

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What to Expect Tesla is seeking a motivated Logistics Engineer who will drive systems-level optimizations for inbound logistics. This role will marry inputs from material planning, supplier sourcing, packaging, warehousing, logistics and real estate teams to champion analyses for overall system optimizations. This position necessitates a strong foundation in Industrial Engineering, complemented by comprehensive expertise in Operations Research, Discrete Event Simulations, as well as a thorough understanding of Supply Chain principles. It is critical for a successful applicant to solve problems using first principles analysis, and exercise aggressive design optimization. This role may be based in Austin, TX.

The ideal candidate will excel in a demanding and fast-paced environment where they will work as part of a strong, agile, and highly motivated team to accomplish some of the most ambitious projects being attempted in any industry today. A successful applicant will take pride in their thoroughness, analytical ability, organizational skills, and team mentality. The candidate will be able to think at a systems level about ambiguous problems and use strong logic to develop models that drive optimal program design decisions.

What You'll Do

Display a positive attitude and practice strong work ethics that reflect the mission, philosophy and goals of Tesla

Design and execute innovative logistics strategies encompassing route optimization, network design, and inventory control systems

Develop and deploy creative cost-effective transportation solutions by leveraging strategies such as intermodal transportation (IMDL), JIT, cross-docking, and milk run logistics

Drive data-driven communication across teams such as Material Planning, Logistics, Packaging, and Sourcing to develop global optimization strategies

Develop models to capture actionable opportunities to reduce on-hand inventory and minimize warehousing while reducing overall part cost

Analyze opportunities to localize supplier base and help make it happen

Create tools to manage Material Planning inputs for inventory calculations

Identify potential improvements to packaged part density with Packaging team to reduce logistics/storage footprint

Manage expected warehouse, logistics yard, and factory raw material buffer size projections over time

What You'll Bring

Degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, or equivalent experience

Extensive experience in SQL and scripting languages like Python to process and prepare data for modeling and analysis

4+ years' experience with emphasis on supply chain optimization (internship experience will be considered)

Experience solving ambiguous, system-level problems using quantitative methods and linear programming principles

Strong background in Excel with VBA (or similar tools) and data visualization tools similar to Tableau or Power BI

Solid understanding of logistics, warehousing design, and packaging optimization in collaboration with Packaging Engineering/Design teams

Familiarity with packaging qualification testing for logistics and regulatory standards (e.g., ISTA, ISO) is a plus

Exposure to discrete event simulation software (e.g., ARENA, FlexSim) and work measurement systems similar to MOST or MODAPTS

Demonstrated leadership and ability to drive cross-functional projects in high-volume manufacturing environments

Strong analytical skills with the ability to communicate insights clearly through verbal and written communication

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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