Associate Finished Vehicle Logistics Manager (m/w/d) - Gigafactory Berlin - Brandenburg

What to Expect

Tesla was founded in 2003 with the goal of accelerating the transition to sustainable energy and protecting the planet Earth. Through solar energy, batteries, and electric vehicles, we are building a world of amazing abundance.

At Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg, we manufacture the Model Y, and starting in 2027, we’ll produce everything from battery cells to electric vehicles. This is unique in Europe. Our international team consists of over 12,000 employees from 130 countries. We hire talent at all skill levels - prior experience in the automotive industry is not required. Would you like to help write the next chapter in Tesla’s success story and work at one of Germany’s most modern workplaces? Then this is the right place for you!

The Finished Vehicle Logistics team is responsible for the smooth movement of cars through our network of ports, compounds and carriers. We keep in close contact with key stakeholders including regulatory authorities, port operators, shipping lines and trucking companies, and with our Tesla colleagues at factories and delivery centers.

This role is for an Associate Manager within the team. You will take the lead on a large operation or region, and act as key contact person for relevant stakeholders. You will lead a team of colleagues whom you will guide and mentor. Your team’s scope will involve tasks such as truck planning, load creation, supporting the loading and unloading of trains, trucks and vessels, following up on shipment progress and other tasks in our Transport Management System (TMS), paperwork creation for incoming and outgoing shipments, problem solving and communicating with suppliers.

What You'll Do

• Ensure capacity on trucks and vessels is booked in line with volume forecasts
• Guide the team to maintain accurate ETAs to give maximum visibility to the receiving locations
• Build and maintain working relationship with vehicle carriers, port operators and other logistics providers as required
• Ensure customs procedures are carried out with full compliance
• Review and maintain KPIs with all stakeholders
• Monitor and maintain inventory stock levels at Logistics locations across EMEA
• Coordinate shipping and receiving operations for ports and compounds
• Identify opportunities to drive cost reductions in all vehicle movements whilst maintaining speed through all vehicle flows and shipping lanes
• Support Tesla’s freight audit and payment processes to ensure that Tesla’s freight payments are aligned with services provided and with contracted rates.
• Ensure all carriers are meeting the contracted service level agreements and procurement guidelines are followed
• Report and present forecasts, costs, volumes and KPIs to leadership and external stakeholders
• Independently take decisions weighing up speed, cost and efficiency, and handle escalations
• Lead and manage direct reports to optimize overall team performance and develop Tesla’s people assets to their full potential
• Establish and agree roles and responsibilities with internal stakeholders
• Design, implement and maintain the day-to-day operational processes
• Take a high-level view of the upcoming periods

What You'll Bring

• 3+ years’ experience in supply chain related functions or operations management, preferably within an automotive manufacturer or supplier.
• Extensive knowledge of operations management
• Experience of supervising, mentoring or guiding colleagues or leading projects
• Proven leadership skills
• Ability to influence and build relationships
• Experience with MS Office Applications, including knowledge of Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to write, speak and present effectively and persuasively at all levels.
• Strong critical thinking and resolution in sometimes ambiguous situations.
• Self-driven initiative to gain and share a broader knowledge of supply chain.
• Hands-on mentality
• A bias for action and for helping and supporting your peers
• Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, multitask and prioritize appropriately to meet deadlines
• Candidates are expected to uphold and actively promote sustainability principles in their daily work, operating in line with Tesla Global Environmental, Health, Safety & Security (EHS&S) Policy and EMAS requirements, fostering a culture of continuous environmental improvement.

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.