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Material Planner, Electronics

Tesla Motors, Inc., Austin, TX, United States


What to Expect
We are seeking an experienced Material Planner to join our dynamic supply chain team, focusing on PCBAs and electronic components. The ideal candidate will focus on PCBAs and electronic components, should have a strong background in contract manufacturing environments, ensuring efficient material planning, inventory management, and supply chain optimization. This role involves collaborating with engineering, design, production and procurement teams to support product life cycle management, handle engineering changes, and manage clear‑to‑build and run‑out analysis. 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.

What You'll Do

Ensure correct demand is system driven and properly communicated to external and internal suppliers. Responsible to conduct clear‑to‑build analyses to ensure all materials, components and resources are available and in alignment with production build plan, identifying, owning and resolving any bottlenecks in advance

Develop and maintain material requirement plans for PCBAs and electronic components, manage inventory levels, and minimize shortages or inventory excess

Manage product life cycle processes, including phase‑in/phase‑out strategies for components, obsolescence planning, and end‑of‑life (EOL) management to support seamless transitions

Coordinate engineering changes by assessing impacts on material availability, work along with the PM on updating BOMs (Bills of Materials), and adjusting procurement plans in alignment with cross‑functional teams

Maintain commits for contract manufacturing vendors, analyzing their production capabilities, lead times, and constraints to ensure continuous supply. Communicate and mitigate risks in the supply chain, such as supplier delays or component shortages

Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including ERP system enhancements and supply chain process improvement to streamline material planning processes. Support cross‑functional teams in new product introductions (NPIs), ensuring material readiness from prototype to full‑scale production

Develop, track and report KPI''s to cross functional teams such as CTB, DOH, Inventory Excess, Obsolescence. Own end‑to‑end data integrity in system to ensure accurate demand is being transmitted to vendors

What You'll Bring

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

5+ years of experience as a Material Planner or similar role in electronics manufacturing, with a focus on PCBAs and contract manufacturing environments

Proven expertise in MRP/ERP systems for supply chain

Strong skills in product life cycle management, including handling component obsolescence and EOL transitions

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Proficiency in clear‑to‑build processes and run‑out reports

Excellent analytical, problem‑solving and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team‑oriented environment

Ability to thrive in a fast paced, deadline‑driven setting

Compensation and Benefits
Along with competitive pay, 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 have options with a $0 paycheck contribution

Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High‑Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)

Employee Assistance Program

Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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

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