Data Scientist, Inventory Management

Key Skills

Data Analytics, Data science techniques, Data Visualization, Management, Optimization, Python Programming, R Programming, SQL, Supply Chain Management

Job Description

What You’ll Do

Implement advanced Inventory Management and Optimization Techniques across Global Tesla Warehouses.

• Project Manage, develop, track and supply strategic reporting to the Service Operations team, including quarterly summaries, monthly trends, week-over-week analysis, and daily reporting
• Develop trend reporting on top inventory offenders in all functions of the warehouse for inaccuracies to help operations leadership in seeking to understand root causes
• Deep-dive and identify process gaps to implement improvement strategies and provide technical expertise in business requirements for system functional specifications, scaling new and current systems, processes and procedures in a cost-effective manner.
• Support with Warehouse launch/moves/closures to scale Tesla Inventory Network while performing regular capacity planning analyses based on upcoming build plans.
• Automate (in R, or similar tools) highly manual and error-prone activities to support cross-functional processes targeted towards Improving Inventory health, reducing global inventory costs.
• Maintain WOS within industry standards, taking collaborative actions across material planning, Warehouse operations, logistics and/or External suppliers.
• Execute E&O analysis and perform respective disposition actions alongside coordinating with WH ops.
• Develop and drive departmental and organizational goals through data analysis with the ability to speak to multiple levels of the business.
• Develop, track, and own reporting metrics to root cause gaps across the supply chain, then project manage cross-functionally across the Service and Supply Chain organization to close them out.

What You’ll Bring

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Data Analytics, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain or Operations Research fields or relevant experience.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience or Master 1 years of experience in Inventory Management/optimization domain, MRP and fulfilment systems.
• Proficient in Advanced MS Excel, SQL and R programming is required, Python and data visualization programs such as Tableau and PowerBi are preferred.
• Highly proficient in automation and supply chain analytics.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and conceptual skills including the ability to express complex technical concepts in business terms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, and comfortable communicating with senior management

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

$76,000 - $276,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits