Inventory Specialist, Energy Warehousing, APAC
Description
At Tesla, we move at warp speed, and Warehousing and Logistics are at the forefront of the evolution of Tesla’s supply chain as we embark on transformational change in the coming months. We have an ambitious vision and a complex portfolio of programs that enable Tesla’s future.
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Inventory Specialist to join our team. The Inventory Control Specialist, APAC is responsible for maintaining end-to-end inventory accuracy across internal systems, third-party logistics partners, and physical locations by driving reconciliation, root cause analysis, and process standardization.
This role serves as a critical cross-functional partner to Finance, Accounting, Systems, and Analytics teams by leveraging data, queries, and operational expertise to resolve discrepancies, support product launches, and continuously improve inventory control processes at scale.
Responsibilities
- Identify, investigate, and resolve high-impact inventory discrepancies across WARP, 3PL, MFS, and physical locations, driving root cause analysis and corrective action to maintain system integrity
- Own and continuously improve the PCA/Scrap process, including execution, documentation, and cross-functional alignment to minimize loss and ensure accurate disposition of inventory
- Maintain and audit WARP stock attributes, ensuring data accuracy across system configurations and resolving attribute discrepancies in partnership with Systems and Analytics teams
- Support full material lifecycle by tracking and reconciling In-Transit, Pending Delivery, and Aged System inventory, proactively resolving aged or unresolved transactions with Finance and Accounting stakeholders
- Support site consolidations and decommissions, coordinating inventory positioning, system setup, and close-out activities to ensure clean transitions with minimal impact to operations
- Drive 3PL standardization, site transitions, and compliance auditing, establishing consistent processes and holding external partners accountable to inventory accuracy benchmarks
- Develop and maintain SQL queries, scripts, and automated reporting tools to surface inventory insights, accelerate reconciliation workflows, and reduce manual effort across the team
Requirements
- Previous experience as a cycle counter or inventory control associate and knowledge of inventory systems (WARP, MOS/MES, SAP or equivalent)
- Strong computer and analytic skills, especially Excel (intermediate level required)
- Attention to detail and a commitment to identifying data inaccuracies
- Ability to work independently on daily tasks and projects in a fast-paced environment while being adaptable to changing priorities
- Trained to operate mobile equipment, or ability to obtain certification within 30 days (Must have valid Australian driver's license)
- Must be able to lift up to 20kgs on a regular basis
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to articulate data analysis and collaborate effectively across Warehouse stakeholders
Compensation and Benefits
Benefits
In addition to a competitive compensation package, Tesla Australia & New Zealand is pleased to offer the following benefits for permanent employees:
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) - Purchase Tesla stock twice per year at a 15% discount
- Parental leave (no minimum employment period)
- Primary carers – 18 weeks at full pay or 36 weeks half pay
- Secondary carers – 6 weeks full pay
- Miscarriage leave - 10 days
- Employee Vehicle Loan Program
- Novated Leasing (AU only)
- Employee Vehicle Finance program (AU only) - Tesla subsidises your loan interest
- Well-being Fund – An annual allowance of $950 USD for all employees to support their well-being in ways that are meaningful to them
- Health insurance discounts (AU only)
- Bike to work – $10 per day if you cycle to work
- Employee Assistance Program - Free and confidential counselling for all staff and their families
- Annual Flu Vaccines
- Birthday Leave, Cultural Significance Leave and Volunteer Leave
Some eligibility criteria may apply, benefits detailed above are subject to change / withdrawal at Tesla’s discretion with no prior notice.