Supply Chain Manager, Dojo Power Distribution
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About The Position
We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Supply Chain Manager to support our development teams and manufacturing partners in the industrialization and management of robust, cost-optimized direct material supply chains. This could include specific parts related to the production of our vehicles in Tesla factories, Tesla Energy, batteries, and/or any other components necessary for the successful running of the organization. This role is a member of the Supply Chain Organization reporting to the Supply Chain Group Manager and will be a resource supporting our various Engineering and Global Supply Management groups within Tesla. The job involves effective communication with internal and external teams, traveling to suppliers in different regions, and making critical decisions on the spot. The Supply Operations Manager builds and manages strong working relationships with key suppliers and ensures the implementation of strategies to provide Tesla with optimal supply assurance, pricing, flexibility, quality, and delivery performance. Tesla operates in a fast-moving, dynamic environment where flexibility and adaptability are key attributes needed for success. The successful candidate will be a motivated self-starter with expertise in materials, production, and/or supply chain management. In this role, you will ensure visibility of supply for respective components and partner with Global Supply Managers and Supplier Industrialization Engineers to resolve issues with supplier execution and delivery. You will build and manage supplier relationships at both the management and operational levels to oversee performance, including dispute resolution. Additionally, you will lead supplier improvements in scalability, cost, and quality, and provide leadership for New Product Introduction. You will facilitate communication and clarification of technical requirements between Suppliers and Tesla's Purchasing, Quality, and Design teams, and be accountable for leading, tracking, and improving supplier manufacturing process development and launch readiness for new products and design changes. You will play a lead role in managing and resolving shortage and/or allocation issues in material supply affecting regional operations, and lead change management activities for regional supply with responsibilities that include cross-functional coordination with Global Supply Management, Engineering, and Production teams, supplier management and negotiation, and execution of material launches. You will evaluate supplier business proposals and present recommendations that will result in cost savings, avoidance, or containment, while working collaboratively with Global Supply Managers, Supply Chain Group Managers, Supplier Industrialization Engineers, and other Tesla Supply Chain partners globally. Finally, you will evaluate and provide guidance on the final selection of suppliers and support value analysis for their selection.
