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What to Expect
The Berlin outbound logistics team is responsible for ensuring that when vehicles roll-out of the production line they are immediately loaded onto trucks to their end destination. In this role, you will be part of a hands-on and dynamic team responsible for the operations after the factory gate. You are a skilled operator, team player, exceptional problem solver and able to work in fast changing environment. This role is part of the outbound logistics team for Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg & reports to the Outbound Logistics Manager.
What You’ll Do
- Ensure a steady and predictable flow of vehicles from factory gate to loading lane and then truck to enable a quick departure of all shipments in accordance to the distribution plan
- Operational & tactical responsibility for planning and control of shipments for finished vehicles
- Creation of CMR documents and deviation management
- Handle information requests from truck drivers and troubleshoot any arising issues preventing shipments and provide upwards feedback to our truck dispatching analysts
- Execute vehicle routing corrections to correct for plan variability such as those from production and truck arrivals
- Maintain an understanding of the key distribution priorities and identify and report potential deviations to plan
- Provide clear communication and coordination to all driving crews for a timely and smooth execution of all vehicle movements
- Operate our Transport Management System (TMS) ensuring all information is correctly updated at all times and all procedures are correctly followed
- Administrative tasks around transportation such as for example, providing legally required documentation, resolve accounting issues, etc.
- Actively collaborate with our internal trucking fleet manager, our outbound team and our central planning teams to ensure there is close alignment of goals and a fast flow of information
What You’ll Bring
- Good communication skills in German & English - other eastern European languages (e.g. Polish, Lithuanian, Russian) a plus
- Knowledge of Word and Excel
- Logistics background preferred within a carrier / automotive or manufacturing company
- Ability to work in an international, dynamic team in a high pace enviroment
- Driving License
- Ability to work in shifts and requires occasional weekend and evenings work on a scheduled basis
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.