What To Expect
Consider before submitting an application:
This position is expected to start August 2026 or September 2026 and continue through the Fall term (ending approximately December 2026 or later, if available). We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week) and on-site, for most internships. Our internship program is for students who are actively enrolled in an academic program. Recent graduates seeking employment after graduation and not returning to school should apply for full-time positions, not internships.
International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school on your ability to work 40 hours per week before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week on-site. Many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year.
Multiple Locations Possible: Fremont, CA; Palo Alto, CA; Lathrop, CA; Sparks, NV; Austin, TX
What You'll Do
Your application for the Supply Chain Program Manager Internship will be considered across all opportunities for the teams listed below:
Program Manager:
Identify gaps and opportunities for simplification, optimization, and automation in supply chain business processes
Collaborate with internal customers and cross-functional teams to ensure risk mitigation actions are identified and in place to ensure successful program launches
Support the creation and management of Bills of Materials (BOMs), Request for Quotations (RFQs), commodity sourcing, and should-costing strategies
Analyze the complete supply chain for the project by defining and measuring performance criteria (milestone adherence, sourcing progress, cost savings opportunities, operational efficiency, etc.) to support strategic decision making
Develop detailed project plans and schedules, coordinate resources, and track milestones to ensure timely completion of supply chain initiatives
Analyze data to define and monitor KPIs, driving process compliance and continuous improvement in supply chain operations
Create and maintain dashboards for data visualization, reporting, and communication of key project metrics to stakeholders
Maintain product documentation and communicate updates, training, and roll-out plans to business leads and internal teams
Software Program Manager:
Own software products end-to-end, managing roadmaps, strategy, requirement definition, design, development, and testing
Create and maintain dashboards for data visualization, reporting, and communication of key project metrics to stakeholders
Lead key software application improvements and identify compliance risks within applications utilized by Tesla’s global supply chain teams
Act as the technical supply chain liaison for internal application requests and coordinate requirements with cross-functional teams
Document business requirements with supporting use cases, process workflows, and dependencies, and propose technical solutions for respective applications
Partner with the technical engineering team to develop scalable solutions, keeping track of KPIs
Conduct user acceptance testing (UAT) and develop product documentation for application users
What You'll Bring
Degree in Supply Chain Management, MBA, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Project Management, Engineering Management, Data Science/Engineering, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
Familiarity with engineering or sourcing processes and supply chain workflows, with a strong interest in supply chain operations and process optimization
Proficiency in PowerBI or Tableau for data visualization and reporting
Working experience (inclusive of internships). Product Management work experience is a plus
Excellent written and verbal communications across technical and non-technical stakeholders
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft tools (SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, MS Teams), JIRA, Confluence or similar tools/technologies
Knowledge of SQL is a plus
Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:
Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans. Both have an option with a $0 payroll contribution
Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan with HSA
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
Company Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
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
Commuter benefits
Employee discounts and perks program
Expected Compensation
$25.96 - $47.12/hour + benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
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