Logistics Analyst

Job Description

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What to Expect

Tesla is seeking a highly motivated and deeply process oriented Sr Logistics Analyst to join our growing supply chain team. In this role, you will lead a team to support Tesla’s Vehicle Service and Energy distribution center. The ideal candidate should have strong problem-solving skills, ability to collaborate cross-functionally and willingness to go the extra mile to make things happen. This role requires perfect coordination with carriers and Tesla warehouses to maintain a smooth flow of inbound material and outbound shipments to ensure excellent customer satisfaction. The individual needs to be comfortable working independently in a highly fast-paced environment and making sound decisions in short notice. 

What You’ll Do

• Lead a local team that supports Regional Distribution Center for Service and Energy network
• Coordinate and direct milk runs with internal drivers, dedicated external fleets or partners, identifying opportunities to reduce cost by consolidating material from different routes into one
• Monitor fleet and assign pick-ups based on driver locations, understanding how the dedicated network works and driving improvements to achieve efficiencies related to cost reduction and less resources utilized
• Design and coordinate reverse logistics processes and operations to ensure the highest utilization of the fleet
• Track routes for efficiency and log operational improvements implemented for later reporting to finance and leadership
• Train teams on best practices and implement and operate a unified distribution handbook
• Maintain close communication with carriers and report incidents, and track KPI’s during OIL calls with carriers, collaborating on process improvement initiatives and systematic enhancements
• Define key performance indicators to track process operational performance and apply data mining, analysis, and visualization for KPI reporting
• Hands-on leader in critical situations; must personally engage around urgent shipments
• Negotiate spot and transactional business with carriers and monitor performance in collaboration with procurement. Also provide input, such as volume forecast, carrier scorecard, customer service performance, to start RFQ/RFP processes in partnership with procurement
• Work cross-functionally with other organizations to meet key business goals and drive operational excellence.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or equivalent experience and exceptional ability
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in Logistics or transportation; at least 1-2 years in people leadership position
• Desire to grow and take on increased scope of responsibility
• Knowledge of ERP systems, TMS included, and ability to identify gaps and work with the systems teams and leaders to introduce new functionalities that optimizes the process
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to evaluate and analyze data to enable operational decision-making or present clear recommendations to leadership
• Knowledge of freight forwarding terms, standards and Incoterms, and Dangerous Goods
• Knowledge of SQL and Tableau, preferred
• Proven record of successfully implementing process improvement initiatives, including cost reduction and operational efficiency gains.

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

$54,000 – $172,800/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.

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