Supply Chain Planning Engineer

Tesla

10/15/2025

Fremont, CA

Full-time

Job Description

As a Supply Chain Planning Engineer at Tesla, you will be responsible for developing processes and systems to support the flow of materials to Tesla's factories, distribution centers, and other sites.

Requirements

Degree in Science or Engineering or equivalent experience
4+ years' work experience in planning, supply chain, manufacturing, or business operations OR at least 1+ years managing software development projects and products in a business or technical role or working with ERP data extensively
Structured, data-driven and quantitative problem-solving approach
Supply chain, logistics or distribution experience
Experience with process improvement toolkits (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen etc.) and Agile methodology for product development
Proficiency with SQL, NoSQL, GQL, DDL, Tableau, PowerBI, Excel, R or Python for data analysis and manipulation

Responsibilities

Identify, analyze and solve problems related to simplification, optimization and automation in systems, data or procedures for supply chain and logistics operations
Develop training materials and SOPs that reflect current system behavior and provide precise instructions with clear examples
Define and track KPIs to measure success metrics including operational performance, frequency of issues, software usage and effectiveness
Own and monitor automated processes, manage input parameters, troubleshoot and triage queries and issues reported by operations
Provide updates on upcoming initiatives and business efficiency, and collect feedback from planner, factory, and other stakeholder teams globally
Define and document detailed system requirements, participate in technical discussions with software developers, and balance between effort and value

Benefits

Employees at Tesla are often offered day-one coverage with multiple medical options (some at $0 paycheck cost), dental/vision, company HSA contributions, a 401(k) match, and equity programs. Most roles also include paid time off and holidays, family-building support, employee assistance, commuter and childcare benefits, and access to discounts and wellness programs.