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

Description

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 Logistics Specialist within the team. The role 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.

Responsibilities

• Book capacity on trucks and vessels in line with volume forecasts
• Create shipments within TMS
• 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
• Work with central teams to oversee bulk scheduling of incoming customer vehicles. 
• 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

Requirements

• 2+ years’ experience in supply chain or operations related functions, preferably within an automotive manufacturer or supplier. 
• 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
• Comfortable working irregular hours
• 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.