Supply Chain Development Associate

Tesla
California
What To Expect
The Supply Chain rotational program provides recent graduates early in their career the opportunity to develop institutional learnings in a fast paced, multifaceted Supply Chain organization. Throughout the program you will develop experience across Supply Chain Management, Supplier Industrialization, and operations that have direct impact on Tesla products and manufacturing sites.

The 18-month program will consist of three 6-month rotations in supply chain management, supplier industrialization, and material planning or logistics operations. The trainee will learn and obtain direct experience with best-in-class supply chain practices. This position will start onsite in Fremont, CA or Palo Alto, CA on Monday July 6th.

What You'll Do

Supply Chain Management: Identify, benchmark, negotiate and procure parts from the supply base; learning to provide sourcing rationale for Make Vs Buy analysis, down selecting a specific vendor, based on Should-costing, technology, location, etc. Negotiate contracts such as NDA, GTC and PPA with vendors, work with Legal counsel for any alterations in the agreements. Create purchase orders for assets (tooling, fixtures), and parts; shadow Staff Supply Chain Managers (SCM) on commodity/supplier strategies and business reviewsSupplier Industrialization: Lead internal Supplier Industrialization reviews for NPI (New Product Introduction) projects (new launches as well as improvements to sustaining programs). Evaluate the design for manufacturing risks and identify the feasibility of Manufacturing processes, monitor Product Yield and report out any program issues. Focus on implementing and improving quality specific metrics such as OEE, Cycle time, Throughput, Capacity, Yield; learn to approve and maintain documentations such as Supplier scorecard, PPAP and SCAR management for sustaining programs. Certify and ramp (for series manufacturing) sale-able vehicle components at Suppliers with a focus on conducting failure analysis and leading statistical process control activities for critical componentsOperations/Planning: Maintain accurate MRP data to reflect confirmed delivery quantities and due dates from suppliers, validate, troubleshoot, and resolve discrepancies. Work with external suppliers to establish the appropriate delivery schedules for individual components, specifying quantity and frequency targeting on-time delivery; coordinate with Supply Chain team and Logistics as needed. Collaborate with Supply Chain and Engineering to support material changes resulting from change action (CAs), plan for new material and minimize obsolescence of old material

What You'll Bring

Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Materials Engineering or related Engineering field and prior internship/co-op experience or evidence of exceptional ability, or equivalent experienceOutstanding written and verbal communication with cross functional stakeholdersAbility to work onsite at Tesla’s Fremont and Palo Alto locationsAbility to travel 10% of the time

Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period) Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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

$80,000 - $100,000/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
Posted 2026-03-21

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