Associate Material Planning Manager, Vehicle Products

We are seeking a highly motivated Material Planning Manager to oversee NPI sourcing and planning during early engineering builds for vehicle product projects.This cross-functional role involves close coordination with internal and external Tesla groups.You will engage in early NPI design phases, own planning and sourcing for components during engineering builds, and build strong relationships with cross-functional engineering partners and suppliers to meet cost, quality, and delivery targets for Tesla and our customers.

This is a 6 month contract position. As this is a short-term contract, we are prioritizing candidates located in and around the Palo Alto, CA/Bay Area to ensure a seamless onboarding and engagement process.

• Deliver clear-to-build status, material coverage, run-out reports, and other analyses to support engineering builds
• Build and maintain operational partnerships with assigned suppliers, acting as the primary interface for delivery status, issues, and resolutions
• Escalate issues to commercial or technical partners (e.g., procurement, accounts payable, quality, engineering) when needed
• Drive commercial cost negotiations with suppliers to secure the best pricing for Tesla, leveraging cost models and market condition analyses
• Monitor market conditions and technology roadmaps to proactively address supply challenges and identify future business opportunities
• Document component costs and collaborate with finance to track BOM costs across program phases

• Experience in sourcing, manufacturing, finance, or supply chain management
• Degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience. CPIM or APIC training is a plus
• High proficiency in MS Excel (advanced level)
• Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP with a solid understanding of discrete manufacturing, bills of material, product lifecycle management, procure-to-pay processes, and supply chain operations
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate data and support operational decision-making or present recommendations to leadership
• Proven skills in supplier operational and relationship management
• Passionate, high-energy approach with the diplomacy and cooperative style to influence others inside and outside Tesla, plus strong written, verbal, and presentation skills

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)
• 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

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.