Supply Chain Manager, Plastics & Composites, Semi

What To Expect
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 for primarily Semi Truck. 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.

What You'll Do

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

Comfortable communicating 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

What You'll Bring

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

5+ 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

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

Expected Compensation

$72,000 - $264,000/annual salary, depending on level + cash and stock awards + 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.

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