<p>What to Expect</p> <p>Tesla Semi is seeking a Materials Planner to support a new product ramp in a highly dynamic, launch-focused environment. This role is critical to building, stabilizing, and executing material planning and request-to-ship processes across RC builds, commissioning, and launch preparation.</p> <p>The ideal candidate is comfortable operating in ambiguity, understands end-to-end material flow, and is capable of helping define structure, ownership, and escalation paths across Engineering, NPI, Production Control, Logistics, and Warehousing. This is not a purely transactional role; it requires systems thinking, strong cross-functional alignment, and proactive problem solving.</p> <p>What You'll Do</p> <ul> <li>Support and help define the end-to-end material planning and execution model for RC builds, commissioning, and pre-production activities </li><li>Own material request intake, tracking, and fulfillment coordination for non-production, prototype, and commissioning parts and identify gaps in material readiness, visibility, or process and proactively propose structural improvements </li><li>Drive clarity on ownership, handoffs, and escalation paths across NPI, Engineering, Production Control, Logistics, and external warehouses while </li><li>Develop and execute material management strategies for prototype and RC builds, including replenishment, sequencing, validation, and availability </li><li>Coordinate closely with Engineering and NPI to manage evolving BOMs, part revisions, pedigree requirements, and change control </li><li>Support the transition of material planning processes from RC builds into PV and launch, minimizing rework and operational debt while ensuring timely material availability to support build schedules, commissioning activities, and quality validation </li><li>Maintain accurate material status, risks, and priorities, and communicate clearly to stakeholders </li></ul> <p>What You'll Bring</p> <ul> <li>Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, or equivalent experience </li><li>3-5 years of relevant experience in materials planning, production control, supply chain, or logistics within a manufacturing or launch environment </li><li>Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in fast-paced, ambiguous conditions </li><li>Strong systems thinking with the ability to understand material flow end-to-end, not just individual transactions </li><li>Experience working cross-functionally with Engineering, NPI, Operations, and Logistics </li><li>Strong analytical skills; proficiency in Excel and data-driven decision making </li><li>Clear communicator with a collaborative, problem-solving mindset with a high sense of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail </li></ul> <p>Tesla is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran status and disability status, protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.</p> <p>Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.</p> <p>For quick access to screen reading technology compatible with this site click here to download a free compatible screen reader (free step by step tutorial can be found here). Please contact ADA@tesla.com for ADA related questions or to request ADA accommodations.</p> <p>Privacy is a top priority for Tesla. We build it into our products and view it as an essential part of our business. To understand more about the data we collect and process as part of your application, please view our Tesla Talent Privacy Notice .</p> <p>Materials Planner, Production Control, Semi</p> <p>Tesla participates in the E-Verify Program</p>