Supplier Chargeback Internship (m/f/d) - Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg

Tesla was founded in 2003 with the goal of accelerating the transition to sustainable energy and protecting the planet Earth. Through solar energy, batteries, and electric vehicles, we are building a world of amazing abundance.

At Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg, we manufacture the Model Y, and starting in 2027, we’ll produce everything from battery cells to electric vehicles. This is unique in Europe. Our international team consists of over 12,000 employees from 130 countries. We hire talent at all skill levels - prior experience in the automotive industry is not required. Would you like to help write the next chapter in Tesla’s success story and work at one of Germany’s most modern workplaces? Then this is the right place for you!

Location: Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg

Duration: 6 Months

Time Type: Full-Time

Start Date: June 2026

Internship Assignment:

Join Tesla’s Supplier Chargeback Team, an international and results-driven group dedicated to optimizing supply chain efficiency through strategic chargeback management. As a Chargeback Intern, you’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to analyze data, support operational processes, and identify automation opportunities to streamline chargeback workflows. Your contributions will directly impact Tesla’s financial and operational performance by ensuring accurate supplier accountability and process innovation.

- Assist in creating and processing Inventory/Non-Inventory Chargebacks by analyzing data for accuracy, trends, and root causes of supplier disputes

- Maintain and validate chargeback data in systems (e.g., Chargeback Portal, ERP tools) to ensure alignment with Tesla’s policies and financial reporting standards

- Use Excel, SQL, Power BI/Tableau to analyse chargeback and RTV (Return-to-Vendor) inventory data, generating insights to reduce supplier contestation rates and improve decision-making

- Support daily supplier communications by preparing documentation and data summaries for dispute resolution under team guidance

- Identify inefficiencies in chargeback workflows and propose solutions (e.g., automation scripts, dashboard tools) to reduce manual effort and enhance accuracy

- Collaborate on backlog recovery projects by categorizing historical chargeback data, identifying trends, and suggesting prioritization frameworks

- Document process improvements and contribute to creating standardized templates or reporting dashboards for cross-functional teams

- Partner with Part Quality Inspection, Supplier Quality Assurance, and Finance teams to understand upstream/downstream impacts of chargebacks

- Support supplier onboarding and training initiatives to ensure compliance with Tesla’s chargeback policies and system protocols

- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s/Master’s program in Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or Finance

- Experience with data analytics tools (Excel, SQL, Power BI/Tableau) or ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)

- Familiarity with negotiation principles or supplier interaction concepts (academic/project experience acceptable)

- Strong analytical mindset with an interest in automation opportunities within operational workflows

- Advanced English proficiency

- Excellent communication skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment

- Proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of balancing multiple priorities in a dynamic setting

- Exposure to Lean Six Sigma methodologies or process optimization projects

- Basic understanding of financial reconciliation or supply chain cost structure

- Experience with Ziplabs, ERP

Not only do we offer you an attractive compensation package, but also access to a wide range of perks and benefits. For example:

- Our own medical center, a gym and an in-house barbershop
- E-bike charging stations in front of the factory, more than 500 free charging stations for electric cars, a bike leasing program, free use of the nextbike bike-sharing fleet, as well as numerous free shuttle bus routes to Grünheide and the surrounding areas
- You’ll receive subsidized canteen meals, a free S-membership at the Urban Sports Club (discount from M+) and you can sign up for many language courses
- We also offer all employees a wide range of insurance options, such as a company pension plan, as well as discounts on private insurance and legal protection insurance

These and many other benefits await you. Join Tesla and help us build a world of amazing abundance.

Candidates are expected to uphold and actively promote sustainability principles in their daily work, operating in line with Tesla Global Environmental, Health, Safety & Security (EHS&S) Policy and EMAS requirements, fostering a culture of continuous environmental improvement.