Staff Network Design & Optimization Engineer

At Tesla, we move at warp speed and Warehousing and Logistics is at the forefront of the evolution of Tesla's supply chain as we embark on transformational change in the coming months. We have an ambitious vision and a complex portfolio of programs that enable Tesla's future.
The Network Optimization manager leads design of Tesla Energy's facility and logistics Network to unlock efficient material flows and development of tools and strategies to enable cost efficiencies, high throughput capabilities, and flawless accuracy throughout our network. You'll leverage your understanding of Industrial Engineering and Network Optimization to build and model a supply chain to better understand the costs and time associated with bringing goods to market. Determine the resources and locations needed to make it happen.
You should have experience in project management, facility design, order fulfilment systems, material flow automation, WMS, analytics, and warehousing. You'll work cross functionally with a network of teams including design engineering, distribution, planning, logistics, inventory control, finance, and more. You'll lead efforts and drive strategic projects directly related to improving KPIs. We are looking for a leader who can lead teams through aggressive implementations, is a critical thinker, process-oriented, results driven, and data-centric.


Responsibilities

• Drive efforts to optimize the supply chain network globally to improve material flow for Tesla's Energy Warehouse Ops team
• Collaborate with Warehouse Ops and material teams to identify local improvement opportunities, lead concept development, prototype testing, engineering design implementation
• Define future business requirements, define hardware (MHE) and software (WMS) requirements, Metrics (KPIs), and conduct financial analyses (ROI)
• Develop and drive departmental and organizational goals through data analysis and modeling with the ability to speak to multiple levels of the business
• Project manage multiyear million-dollar projects through concept, design, go-live, to operations

Requirements

• Degree in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Supply Chain Management computer science or equivalent experience
• Preferred: 6+ years' work experience in retail or service parts distribution, manufacturing warehousing, supply chain operations, logistics, warehousing, or manufacturing
• Advanced knowledge of network design, warehouse and distribution processes, Warehouse management systems ,and material flow methodologies including optimization of layouts, processes and warehouse management systems
• Advanced skills in the Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Project
• Advanced analytical skills using, SQL, PowerBI, Python, Tableau, AutoCAD

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

$76,000 - $240,000/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.