Demand Planner, Warehousing & Logistics

Company: Tesla, Inc.
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

Tesla is hiring a Demand and Labor Planner for Energy Warehousing, Inventory and Logistics Business Unit. This role is responsible for improving forecast accuracy for key commodities and programs, identifying inefficiencies in demand planning processes, and designing innovative solutions that highlight key demand drivers for all categories as well as modeling of the labor needed at the warehouses to ensure proper staffing. The Planner will operate in a highly cross-functional team environment involving Supply Chain, Marketing, Product Management, and Service. This position will provide reliable and timely demand plans to ensure the right service parts and labor are available at the right place at the right time in the right quantity.What You'll Do

• Create and manage short and long-term demand forecasts for Service Parts and Accessories that help optimize demand of inventory and staffing levels at worldwide distribution centers, lower the cost of operation, and improve overall customer satisfaction levels.
• Collaborate with Global Supply Managers, Field Operations, Inventory Management, Production teams, Service leaders, and Marketing Teams to gather data and bring information on key business drivers that impact future demand.
• Analyze the detailed historical consumption data by business unit and region and highlight trends and patterns in consumption by applying advanced Statistical Models and Time Series Analysis.
• Develop programs in statistical computing and graphics and apply advanced supply chain analytics to resolve inefficiencies in demand forecasting process, identify opportunities for forecast accuracy improvement, and provide business insights and additional perspectives to the Manager of Energy Material Planning, Distribution, and Service Supply Chain leadership.
• Collaborate with business unit leaders to plan for material End-of-Life (EOL) transition planning with the goal to ensure reliable long-term service coverage while minimizing excess and obsolescence.What You'll Bring
  • Degree in Industrial, Systems Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Research, Statistics, Engineering, Mathematics or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of related experience as a planner, analyst, or in a technical role within supply chain in a manufacturing company.
  • Must demonstrate strong mathematical and statistical knowledge relevant to Supply Chain or Operations analytics.
  • Strong proficiency in MS Excel and competency in SQL required. Experience in ERP/WRP systems and data visualization programs such as Tableau or Power BI are preferred.
  • Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks based on demand despite changes in work scope or focus.
  • Passionate and high energy, with strong spoken and written communication skills to positively influence others.
  • Open-minded, collaborative and team-oriented.Compensation and BenefitsAlong with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
    • 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 have options with a $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 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.Expected Compensation$104,000 - $156,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits.Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.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.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.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.
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