Supply Chain Manager, Plastics

Tesla•Fremont, CA

About The Position

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Supply Chain Manager to support our development teams and contract manufacturing partners in the sourcing of Direct Supply Chain components and parts. These could include specific parts related to the Model S, Model X, Model 3¸Model Y, Semi Truck, Cyber Truck and other NPI programs, Tesla Energy, Tesla Solar, batteries and/or any other components intrinsic to the successful running of the organization. This role will report to our Supply Chain Group Manager and in parallel be an active sourcing resource supporting our various Engineering groups within Tesla.

Requirements

Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, Chemistry or equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability
3+ years of experience in supply chain management or commodity management associated to plastics
Experience with mechanical and/or electrical engineering concepts related to the commodity and ability to generate bottom-up should costs based on the understanding of manufacturing process
Technical and commercial understanding of tooling and manufacturing processes on plastic injection molding
Proficient knowledge of technical requirements, design of the product, and be able to influence cross functional partners with detailed analysis that supports optimized pricing and product sourcing decisions
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

Responsibilities

Owner of RFQ's, ensuring all commercial terms are agreed and documented, Non-Disclosure Agreements, General Terms & Conditions, Piece Price Agreements, and other related contracts are negotiated appropriately before business is initiated
Drive piece price and tooling negotiation process to ensure that Tesla’s commodity pricing meet best in class expectations, while meeting supplier industrialization standards of best in class quality, in addition to driving continual cost reduction and avoidance initiatives through periodic price negotiations
Monitor global industry trends, track technology roadmaps, actively partner with the Design teams to identify/mitigate supply and demand challenges
Manage respective supplier relationships and performance, including but not limited to dispute resolution, supplier scorecards, and periodic business reviews
Collaborate with technical stakeholders both internally and externally
Lead cross-functional teams to manage project timelines including developing and maintaining action trackers, Gantt charts, other program management tools related to on-time delivery of supplier parts against program timing, can build and maintain relationships with cross-functional teams, and influence timely decisions with key stakeholders to support our mission
Communicate key supply, cost, and/or quality issues with management teams and develop corrective action plans to mitigate identified risks

Benefits

Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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
Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
Tesla Babies program
Commuter benefits
Employee discounts and perks program