Tesla
Materials Planner, Production Control, Semi
Tesla seeks a motivated and knowledgeable Materials Planner to support purchasing, warehousing, and routing of material to production lines. This cross‑functional role coordinates with multiple internal and external groups—including design engineering, manufacturing engineering, supply chain, production planning, and operations—to drive materials for production.
What You'll Do
Build and leverage cross‑functional relationships with engineering and suppliers to meet cost, quality, and delivery targets; represent material supply status in executive and daily reviews.
Develop material management strategies for prototype builds, including replenishment from warehouse to line and coordination with program management on schedules (quantity, sequencing, validation, and availability).
Define and enforce processes for ad‑hoc material requests from engineering and non‑production groups.
Manage all aspects of material flow for the owned portfolio, aligning with engineering and sourcing on revision control, inspection validation, design‑engineering sign‑off, and subcontracting modifications as needed.
Lead the team transition of products into production, including hand‑off of planning to Production Planning, setup of material planning and MRP validation, and allocation of warehouse space.
Ensure timely material arrival to support prototype builds and prompt quality reviews of first shipments.
What You'll Bring
Degree in an engineering‑oriented discipline, or equivalent experience.
3‑5 years of relevant experience in production control, materials management, production planning, material scheduling, or purchasing within a manufacturing environment.
Proven ability to manage a diverse workload and prioritize tasks dynamically, balancing urgent line‑down situations with long‑term supply‑base preparation.
Strong analytical skills, including data analysis to optimize delivery costs and inventory levels; proficiency in Microsoft Excel is highly desired.
Open‑mind, collaborative, and team‑oriented mindset.
Demonstrated strong work ethic and commitment to excellence.
Benefits Compensation and benefits include, starting at day one:
Medical plans with $0 payroll deduction.
Family‑building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution.
Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution when enrolled in the high‑deductible medical plan.
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and other financial benefits.
Basic Life, AD&D, and company‑paid disability insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Sick and vacation time (flexible for salaried positions, accrued hours for hourly positions) and paid holidays.
Back‑up childcare and parenting support resources.
Voluntary benefits such as 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.
Job Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Renewable Energy, Semiconductor Manufacturing, Utilities
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What You'll Do
Build and leverage cross‑functional relationships with engineering and suppliers to meet cost, quality, and delivery targets; represent material supply status in executive and daily reviews.
Develop material management strategies for prototype builds, including replenishment from warehouse to line and coordination with program management on schedules (quantity, sequencing, validation, and availability).
Define and enforce processes for ad‑hoc material requests from engineering and non‑production groups.
Manage all aspects of material flow for the owned portfolio, aligning with engineering and sourcing on revision control, inspection validation, design‑engineering sign‑off, and subcontracting modifications as needed.
Lead the team transition of products into production, including hand‑off of planning to Production Planning, setup of material planning and MRP validation, and allocation of warehouse space.
Ensure timely material arrival to support prototype builds and prompt quality reviews of first shipments.
What You'll Bring
Degree in an engineering‑oriented discipline, or equivalent experience.
3‑5 years of relevant experience in production control, materials management, production planning, material scheduling, or purchasing within a manufacturing environment.
Proven ability to manage a diverse workload and prioritize tasks dynamically, balancing urgent line‑down situations with long‑term supply‑base preparation.
Strong analytical skills, including data analysis to optimize delivery costs and inventory levels; proficiency in Microsoft Excel is highly desired.
Open‑mind, collaborative, and team‑oriented mindset.
Demonstrated strong work ethic and commitment to excellence.
Benefits Compensation and benefits include, starting at day one:
Medical plans with $0 payroll deduction.
Family‑building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution.
Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution when enrolled in the high‑deductible medical plan.
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and other financial benefits.
Basic Life, AD&D, and company‑paid disability insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Sick and vacation time (flexible for salaried positions, accrued hours for hourly positions) and paid holidays.
Back‑up childcare and parenting support resources.
Voluntary benefits such as 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.
Job Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Renewable Energy, Semiconductor Manufacturing, Utilities
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