<p>The Material Planner is responsible for ensuring raw materials, components and sub-assemblies 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. 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 Planner role is typically global in scope and requires cross-functional engagement within Tesla and across the extended supply chain.</p> <ul> <li>Create and deploy supply requirements to the supply base via MRP which achieves production, inventory, and cost objectives </li><li>Manage planning system parameters and master data to optimally reflect supply chain capabilities and plan supply </li><li>Act as the primary interface with suppliers on delivery status, issues and resolution </li><li>Escalate to commercial or technical partners when required (GSM, accounts payable, quality, engineering, etc.) </li><li>Support onboarding and training of new suppliers to ensure operational excellence and compliance with Tesla's supply chain processes and policies </li><li>Manage engineering changes to minimize obsolete inventory and ensure continuous supply </li><li>Partner with IT and other business stakeholders on planning process and system improvements </li><li>Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Industrial Engineering or similar discipline or equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability </li><li>4 years' experience in manufacturing, finance, supply chain management or related field </li><li>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 </li><li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills </li><li>Ability to evaluate and analyze data to enable operational decision-making or present clear recommendations to leadership </li><li>Demonstrated skills in supplier operational and relationship management </li><li>Passionate and high energy, with the diplomacy and cooperative style necessary to positively influence others, both inside and outside of Tesla </li></ul>