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; Lathrop, CA; Palo Alto, CA; Austin, TX, Sparks, NV
What You'll Do
Your application for the Supply Chain Management Internship will be considered across all opportunities for the teams listed below:
Purchasing
The Purchasing team supports the development, implementation and management of strategies to provide Tesla with optimal supply assurance, pricing, flexibility, quality and delivery performance. Interns build and leverage strong working relationships with our engineering teams and key suppliers to assure cost, quality, and delivery targets are met. They work toward good supplier relationships and total costs of ownership to achieve maximum advantage for Tesla and our customers. The Purchasing Intern will implement and manage strategies to provide Tesla with optimal supply assurance, pricing, flexibility, quality and delivery performance. The ideal candidate has a fundamental understanding of key manufacturing processes, excellent project management skills, and an ability to multi-task, prioritize and work in an extremely fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is someone who builds and leverages strong working relationships with our engineering teams and key suppliers to assure cost, quality, and delivery targets are met. They purchase assigned commodities designated by a team and negotiate, evaluate and issue RFx and PO’s for assigned commodities. They work toward good supplier relationships and total costs of ownership to achieve maximum advantage for Tesla and our customers
Planning
- This team is at the forefront of our evolution. We have an ambitious vision and a complex portfolio of challenges. Our interns will help design the process of material handling equipment and technological systems to: Unlock efficient and creative material flows. Drive business process through encouragement Craft tools and strategies to enable cost efficiencies build operating models throughout our organization. You’ll gain a deep understanding of capital projects management, facility design, storage and order fulfillment systems design for distribution networks, material flow automation, intersection of WCS/WES and WMS. The scope includes parts arriving at Tesla's network of warehouses then downstream manufacturing facilities. We are looking for a leader who can lead teams through ambitious implementations, is a critical thinker, creative, results driven, and data-centric. The Planning Intern will learn how to lead efforts to develop material flow standards and principles for Tesla’s facilities. You'd be encouraged to lead teams on initiatives related to warehouse automation, inventory management, facility and material flow design and launch. Interns will support supply chain planning operations and optimize parameters to improve supply chain efficiency
Logistics
- This team leads our inbound and outbound transportation management, fleet management, materials handling, order fulfillment, logistics network design, and management of third-party logistics services providers. Within logistics, the global trade & compliance department is responsible for maintaining a high level of compliance with import, customs and export rules. Your role with this group will provide transparency into one of the largest global networks being established today. The Logistics Intern will ensure our partners are provided with excellent service throughout the shipment process including quick response to inquiries and problem resolution. We'll teach you to drive excellence through regular meetings with third party logistics partners. You will be heavily involved in the craft processes and systems to creatively move goods to and from hubs and destinations. You will train teams on methodologies and implement a unified distribution handbook. You will need to mitigate "one-offs" requests but know how and when to partner and execute unusual requests. The cope of responsibilities includes timely preparation of all required documentation to meet required delivery dates, including updates for CMP, rate sheets, etc., booking & coordination of smartest means to transport goods within expected requirements and coach drivers and internal teams to utilization Tesla Logistics Mobile Application
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Currently pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Data Analytics, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Management, or a related field
- Ability to successfully work with cross range of teams including purchasing, software engineering, UX, legal, finance, sales and operations
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Working experience (inclusive of internships). Product management work experience is a plus
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Excellent written and verbal communications across technical and non-technical stakeholders
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Proficiency in the use of Microsoft tools (SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, MS Teams), JIRA, Confluence or similar tools/technologies
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Knowledge of SQL and Tableau is a plus
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
$22.39 - $42.61/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.
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.
