Demand Planner, Sales & Operations

Tesla - Austin, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Austin, TX

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

Tesla is seeking a Demand Planner to support the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process. This role involves designing a long-term global production plan in collaboration with various partner teams and aiding in strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in strategy and optimization, excellent interpersonal skills, and a passion for solving quantitative optimization challenges.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and present a multi-year production plan that optimizes deliveries, profit, and sustainable growth.
• Gather feedback and ensure alignment to the production plan from finance, supply chain, production, logistics, sales, new product development, and the executive team.
• Optimize global vehicle distribution based on sales forecasts, pricing, and market share data.
• Collect and maintain inputs on key constraints and bottlenecks that might affect the plan.
• Coordinate decision-making and consider trade-offs with partner teams.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation in forecasting and planning processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Engineering, Business/Supply Chain Management, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• Mastery of Microsoft Excel; SQL skills preferred, exposure to Python or other programming experience a plus.
• 3+ years related experience in a consulting, finance, planning, analytics, or operations role is highly preferred.
• 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.
• Embrace of change and rapid pace of work.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in strategy and optimization.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.

Benefits

• Commuter assistance
• Health savings account
• AD&D insurance
• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Flextime
• Employee assistance program
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Pet insurance