Material Planner, Service Planning - Fremont [271639]

$80,000 - $150,000 yearly

Job Description

The Service Material Planner is responsible for ensuring that the right parts are available at the right place and the right time across the Tesla Energy – Service Value stream. This individual must fully understand Tesla Energy’s supply chain and production operations, as well as be an expert on their assigned product or commodities. They will deploy inventory strategies, be responsible for product change and associated material planning implications, manage and solve exceptions, and drive supplier execution. This role involves daily management of supply and constraints, status reporting and escalation, supplier engagement and the relentless pursuit of operational excellence and continuous improvement. The material planning role is typically global in scope, and requires cross-functional engagement within Tesla and across the extended supply chain.

The Role

  • 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
  • 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 supplier ramp up and down for new product launches, ensuring suppliers deliver shipments needed to support production targets
Anthony Antonucci

Qualifications

Relevant experience in Supply Chain; strong problem-solving skills; commitment to Tesla mission.

Immediate Fill

No