Demand Planner, Outbound Planning

Tesla is hiring a Demand Planner to design and operate the geographic distribution of Tesla vehicles, deciding where each car goes once it gets built. Effectively managing vehicle supply post-production is critical to the company's success.


Responsibilities

• Manage Tesla's geographic allocation of vehicles to balance supply and demand while resolving outbound supply chain constraints
• Build tools and strategies to effectively route vehicles as they come out of the factory and match existing cars as they become available
• Work with forecasting team to provide clear visibility into anticipated changes in distribution over time
• Partner with logistics and delivery teams to incorporate existing constraints into routing model, identify bottlenecks in advance, and deal with unexpected challenges as they arise
• Present business cases for distribution changes and investments to senior leadership of sales, finance, logistics, and delivery
• Implement distribution strategies both through ad-hoc code (SQL, Python, etc.) and partnering with IT to develop scalable long term solutions

Requirements

• Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Mathematics or equilvalent experience
• 2+ years related experience in Logistics, Operations Planning, Inventory Planning, Demand Planning, Outbound Supply Chain, or Business Planning
• Excel and SQL skills required; Python or other programming experience preferred
• Proven ability to independently own an operational process, especially in manufacturing or a large company
• Ability to work cross-functionally and build organic support for key initiatives
• Excellent judgment and ability to proactively anticipate complex chain-reaction impacts of plans
• Self-motivation, strong work ethic, and a passion for being hands-on in their work

Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

Along 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)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 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

$72,000 - $228,000/annual salary, depending on level + 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.