Materials Planner, LFP Battery Cell Manufacturing

Materials Planner, LFP Battery Cell Manufacturing What To Expect

Tesla is seeking a motivated, experienced, and knowledgeable Material Planner to work in the 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 capable of understanding 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 parts identification, required for minimum inventory needs and urgent orders.
• Work closely with the Spares manager and technicians for physical inventory audits, shipping, receiving, and logistic support.
• Monitor parts coverage, track consumption trends, and execute/adjust orders as needed based on demand and capacity changes.
• Bring awareness in advance to critical inventory shortage and/or supply restraints; suggest and find alternative part 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 and product development teams, supply chain specialists, manufacturing engineers, and logistics personnel.
• Identify and implement opportunities to bring total cost of ownership down for 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.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
• Command of the English language, both written and verbal.

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans — 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction.
• Family‑building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both with $0 paycheck contribution.
• Company‑paid (Health Savings Account) HSA contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• 401(k) with employer match, employee stock purchase plans, and other financial benefits.
• Company‑paid Basic Life, AD&D, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Sick and vacation time (flex time for salary positions), and paid holidays.
• Back‑up childcare and parenting support resources.
• Voluntary benefits, including 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.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Management and manufacturing

• Motor vehicle manufacturing, renewable energy semiconductor manufacturing, and utilities