Logistics Analyst
What to Expect
Tesla is seeking a highly motivated and deeply process oriented Logistics Analyst to join our growing supply chain team. In the Logistics Analyst role, you will manage critical domestic Just-In-Time suppliers in closed loops that support vehicle production in Fremont and some international shipping operations to other plants and service distribution centers. The ideal candidate has 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 suppliers, carriers and Tesla warehouses/yards to maintain a smooth flow of inbound material and outbound returns to ensure the production line runs around the clock. The individual needs to be comfortable working independently and making sound decisions in short notice.
What You’ll Do
- Contribute to a worldwide logistics organization by standardizing processes and establishing SOPs, which requires negotiation and alignment with suppliers and transportation companies, as well as internal teams for optimal order quantity and frequency.
- Build and grow relationships with internal customers and vendors, to ensure continuous support to production and service operations globally.
- 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.
- Coordinate and direct local milk runs with internal drivers, dedicated external fleets or partners, identifying opportunities to reduce cost by consolidating material from different routes into one.
- Track routes for efficiency and log operational improvements implemented for later reporting to finance and leadership.
- 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.
- Maintain yard reporting and tracking to ensure no congestion impacts the production line and that vendors get returnable packaging back in a timely fashion to support subsequent production shipments.
- Support appointment scheduling for Fremont facilities to optimize the inbound flow.
- Serve as main escalation POC for after-hours and weekend operations in case of delays or risks to the production plant.
- Negotiate spot and transactional business with suppliers 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.
- Issue statistical or detailed reporting for stakeholders as requested, using SQL to retrieve data from the backend and working with BI to develop dashboards as required.
- Process and correct miscellaneous accounting issues to ensure timely payment to carriers, and work on improvements of processes on this area to reduce the time needed to complete tasks and outstanding invoices due to discrepancies in execution.
- Coordinate most cost-effective means to import/export goods within expected requirements. Provide all required documentation (Letter of credit, Ocean Bill of Lading, Service Report Log, etc.) for import and export functions.
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or Business Administration or Industrial Engineering.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in high-volume manufacturing logistics, supply chain or related field. Or, 2-3 years of experience with a Master’s Degree in relevant field.
- Knowledge of freight forwarding terms and standards and Incoterms.
- Proven record of successfully implementing process improvement initiatives, including cost reduction and operational efficiency gains.
- 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.
- Problem solving frameworks that set the candidate and team for success.
- Knowledge of SQL and Tableau, preferred.