Yard Management Associate

Description:
Tesla is looking for a Logistics Yard Associate to work on one of the most progressive vehicle distribution models in the world. Candidates for this job have a strong eye for detail, can provide quick and strategic solutions, ability to execute large scale plans, adapt to sudden changes, manage difficult and complex challenges, and work collaboratively with excellent oral and written communication skills. We are looking for self-motivated team players interested in creating excellent customer experience through delivering Tesla product from the factory to delivery centers. Candidates must have a positive attitude and extreme determination in order for us to build an advanced vehicle distribution network capable of scaling to support the fastest growing automotive company in history. We seek individuals who value customer satisfaction, and are available to work outside of the typical 9-5, Monday-Friday hours. This job will require some nights and weekends contingent on business needs.

Responsibilities:
Work closely with logistics yard team and dispatch – ensuring open communications, a complete understanding of all yard processes, procedures and details as well as Dispatch systems such as WARP
Ensure all Third Party Carriers and Tesla Drivers understand and comply with all safety, quality, driving, operations and other Tesla Yard SOP
Controls and Audits Lane Flow –   use tools given to efficiently manage or move vehicles to and from lanes as needed
Perform Yard Inventories as needed, be able to track all vehicles in the yard. Work with Dispatch to minimize dwelling cars
Drive excellent performance with Tesla logistics partners and internal teams
Issue statistical or detailed reporting for Stakeholders as requested. Report any discrepancies and help to improve processes to minimize those discrepancies and increase productivity

Requirements:
2 – 5 years in Supply Chain and Yard Management experience and evidence of exceptional ability
Experience with trucking of automotive freight preferred
Strong Communication Skills
Excellent computer skills, especially in Excel and other database systems
Strong Interpersonal Skills, able to work alongside with multiple teams
Experience with Tableau a plus

Compensation & Benefits:
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