Tesla

What to Expect

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Supply Operations 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 one of our four automobiles (Model S, Model X Model 3¸ and/or Model Y), Tesla Energy, 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.

This individual will be a member of our Supply Chain Organization supporting the development, implementation and management of strategies to provide Tesla with optimal supply assurance, pricing, flexibility, quality and delivery performance. 

The Supply Operations Manager builds and leverages strong working relationships with our Design, Industrial engineering teams and key suppliers to assure cost, quality, and delivery targets are met. They work toward good supplier relationships and total costs of ownership to achieve maximum advantage for Tesla and our customers.

Tesla is a fast moving, dynamic environment where flexibility and adaptability are key attributes needed for success. The successful candidate will be a self-starter; motivated with expert overall Sourcing Expertise.

What You’ll Do

• Interact with suppliers’ working level team and executives to ensure Tesla quality, cost and delivery directives are understood and executed
• Support the regional, commodity SIE teams with commercial oversight and collaborate with Global Supply Managers and Regional Supply Operations Managers to ensure commodity strategy aligns across all Tesla product platforms
• Monitor current category market conditions, technology roadmaps and identify supply/demand challenges & opportunities. Track raw material, Forex, other market conditions to manage risk of cost impacts
• Analyze current spend, evaluate current suppliers, consolidate spend across supply base to create leverage, analyze purchasing trends and develop sourcing alternatives. Identify new high potential suppliers on global basis
• Build and develop cost models by developing a thorough understating of the manufacturing process and aid the commodity GSMs in commercial cost negotiations while driving price negotiations through program life to ensure that Tesla’s commodity pricing is best in class.
• Manage respective supplier relationships and performance post Sourcing, including but not limited to dispute resolution
• Evaluate supplier business proposals and present recommendations that will result in cost savings, avoidance, containment, supplier core competencies and competitive positioning using industry cost models

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering and/or equivalent experience
• Experience in Vehicle Interior components
• Proficient with Microsoft Windows and Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel
• Experience with New product Introductions
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence cross functional stakeholders
• Ability to work independently in an ambiguous environment
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment to achieve business objectives with a strong attention to detail

Compensation and Benefits

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)
• 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

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran status and disability status, protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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