Sr. Materials Planner, Semi

What To Expect

Tesla is seeking a motivated, experienced, and knowledgeable Material Planner to work in our Spares department. The ideal candidate will have experience performing both material planning and procurement in a manufacturing environment with processing equipment. This position requires a person who can understand the details of manufacturing processes and business needs.

• Plan, schedule, and manage assigned critical spare parts for various product lines and facilities.
• Collaborate and communicate with Sustaining Engineering and Maintenance teams for part identification, required for minimum inventory needs and urgent orders.
• Work closely with Spares manager and technicians for physical inventory audits, shipping, receiving, and logistic support.
• Monitor part coverage, track consumption trends, and execute/adjust orders as needed based on demand and capacity changes.
• Bring awareness in advance to critical inventory shortages and/or supply restraints; suggest and find alternative parts and sourcing options.
• Work with suppliers to issue RFQ for sourcing; purchasing assigned materials; issue RTV orders for warranty, exchange, and refurbishment options to reduce cost.
• Identify new suppliers and implement contract business opportunities to benefit Tesla.

• Work fluidly in a highly cross‑functional team environment involving manufacturing, product development, supply chain specialists, and logistics personnel.
• Identify and implement opportunities to bring Total Cost of Ownership down for supercharger sites and energy products, ensuring compliance with responsible sourcing.
• Manage RFPs, negotiate proposals, and set up contracts.
• Develop data collection and understanding of cost drivers based on raw material and macro‑economic trends.
• Maintain day‑to‑day supplier relationships, including performance review, catalog updates, pricing, and orders.
• Command of the English language, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

As a full‑time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Medical plans (plan options with $0 payroll deduction).
• Family‑building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both with options at $0 paycheck contribution.
• Company‑paid HSA contribution when enrolled in the High‑Deductible medical plan with HSA.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA.
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits.
• Company‑paid Basic Life and AD&D.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance (90‑day waiting period).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salaried positions, Accrued hours for hourly 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.