Supply Operations Manager

What To Expect
The Tesla Supply Chain team is looking to hire a skilled Supply Operations Manager (SOM) to support the entire Direct purchasing process for an assigned group of Tesla vehicle product commodities. This role is involved in the development process for new products from an early stage along with leading change management of existing products as well as sustaining activities. In addition, it is the link between external suppliers and internal stakeholders. This position will be located in Austin, TX and will work closely with the Supply Chain Managers and Supplier Industrialization Engineers in the US who are responsible for the strategic procurement and quality of commodities globally. You are also the reference person for Engineering, Material Planning, and NPI teams on product groups in your scope.

What You'll Do

Collaborate with Supply Chain Managers and Supplier Industrialization Engineers to ensure commodity strategy aligns across all Tesla product platforms

Support stakeholders with day-to-day plant-specific operational purchasing tasks; including sending PO’s, RFQ creation and support, price updates based upon contractual agreements, and other work to ensure supply continuity

Act as first line of defense in problem resolution for plant specific supply chain issues, pulling in required stakeholders as necessary

Manage respective supplier relationships and performance post sourcing; including but not limited to dispute resolution, invoicing and goods receipt issues, on-time delivery, and other topics

Lead and execute supplier resourcing projects as needed. Responsible for ramping suppliers to achieve build plan targets; Develop sourcing and negotiation strategies that deliver against business objectives and achieve sustainable relationships with suppliers

Responsible for analyzing supplier quote proposals, making data-driven recommendations of supplier selection and conduct specific negotiations on supply to meet program timing; Develop, track, and report project and plant related supply chain KPIs to management to allow for more informed decision making

Manage supply chain readiness for new products by ensuring cross-functional stakeholders are driving towards project timelines and goals; Act as the main point of contract internally and externally for program specific supply chain questions- including key milestones, quantities, and changes in scope

What You'll Bring

Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering and/or equivalent experience or evidence of exceptional ability

2+ years of experience in direct purchasing, supply chain, and/or program management in a fast-paced work environment required, 3+ years preferred

Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence cross functional stakeholders

Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment to achieve business objectives; Meticulous, with an extreme attention to detail

Strong sense of urgency and an ability to work independently in an ambiguous environment

Experience with New Product Introductions; Proficient with Microsoft Windows and Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel

Passionate about Tesla’s mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy

Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA

Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

LGBTQ+ care concierge services

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

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

Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs

Tesla Babies program

Commuter benefits

Employee discounts and perks program

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