Associate Manager, Inventory Control

The Associate Manager for the GFNV Inventory Control team responsibilities will be to drive inventory control comprising accuracy and completion in support of lean manufacturing principles, uninterrupted production, and audit compliance.  The role requires a broad understanding of material flow and supply chain concepts, ERP systems, and leading a team of analysts, supervisors and cycle count associates while work cross-functionally with multiple departments such as IT, Logistics, Material Planning, Operations, Finance, Quality and Facilities to solve challenging problems and system limitations impacting productivity. Inventory Control operations are a critical function in support of Tesla's manufacturing growth, and a strong candidate is desired to drive inventory accuracy whereby the records can be counted on to run the business. The candidate will be responsible for all Gigafactory NV inventory and manage a team of Supervisors, Analysts, and Associates.  This role reports to the Senior Manager, Production Control.

• Identify inventory discrepancies, research root causes and lead efforts to implement demonstrated permanent corrective actions (i.e., no repeat variance)
• Provide evidence of cycle program compliance for count frequency, approvals aligned with targeted thresholds, and sustainable corrective actions
• Work with Production Control, Material Planning, Logistics, Production, and Quality to drive inventory accuracy at the Gigafactory and all off-site warehouses
• Collaborate with Finance to execute self-assessment tests and support audit requirements to demonstrate inventory control and achieve S-OX compliance
• Interface with Planning, Purchasing and New Parts Introduction teams for robust part changes and disposition of excess/obsolete material
• Control and confirm inventory adjustments, appropriate transactions, back up for corrections, and execute business applications (system access) protocol
• Tesla people leaders are responsible for a variety of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) assurance functions, including ensuring their teams' safety training is current, documenting EHS incidents, proactively correcting workplace hazards in the areas, and empowering others to continuously improve operations
• Degree in a supply chain, business or technical discipline or equivalent experience in inventory analysis, production control, materials management or supply chain
• 5+ years related experience in manufacturing inventory control, analysis, production control, material management, or materials planning
• Analytical capabilities, including data analysis to optimize inventory levels, advanced MS Excel skills
• Experience with standard ERP software and unique (i.e., home grown) inventory systems is a plus
• Highly detailed and service oriented, strong process-driven nature strongly desired
• Strong interpersonal, team, analytical and problem-solving skills
• APICS (American Production and Inventory Control Society) certification a plus

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
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)