Supply Chain Manager, Castings

at  Tesla

JOB TYPE

Full-time
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What to Expect
The Tesla Energy Supply Chain team is seeking a highly skilled, motivated, and experienced Supply Chain Manager (SCM) focused on castings and extrusions to support our growing industrial, charging and residential Energy business. This organization oversees the direct material sourcing and supply chain for Tesla Energy Storage products including Powerwall, Powerpack, Super Charger and Megapack. In this role, you will own and manage the commodity strategy within your assigned space including leading supplier selection decisions, managing and developing key supplier relationships, driving commercial cost reductions and supporting new product introductions. As a Supply Chain Manager, you will build and leverage strong working relationships with cross-functional partners in engineering and work together with our suppliers to assure cost, quality and delivery targets are met to achieve maximum advantage for Tesla and our customers. This role will report to the Manager for Energy Mechanical & Electro-Mechanical Supply Chain.

What You’ll Do

• Own commodity strategy for given commodity and parts including developing and maintaining relationships with strategic partners and identifying new suppliers as needed to support Tesla’s business and technical requirements
• Own RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs in support of Tesla projects and lead supplier selection decisions
• Assess supplier capabilities and capacity to support Tesla’s current and future technical and demand requirements; ensure suppliers selected can scale and grow with Tesla
• Lead and execute supplier resourcing projects as needed
• Build and develop cost models to aid in commercial cost negotiations
• Drive commercial cost negotiations with suppliers to ensure Tesla receives best possible pricing, leverage cost models and analysis on current market conditions
• Lead and execute contract negotiations with suppliers on supply, development, licensing and service agreements as needed

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or Operations Management
• At least 3 years of supply chain experience in a fast paced, highly fluid environment or other evidence of exceptional ability; experience in a manufacturing organization is strongly preferred (Experience in castings, extrusions, MIM, forging a plus)
• Demonstrated, applied experience developing and managing a commodity including building cost models, leading contract negotiations, completing supplier resourcing projects, and supporting New product introduction
• Superior analytical skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to use data and metrics to justify business decisions
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence cross functional stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment to achieve business objectives
• Open-minded, self-starter with the ability to adapt, improvise and problem solve
• Ability to work independently in an ambiguous environment
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and projects with various stakeholders
• Passionate about Tesla’s mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy

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)
• 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 + 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.
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.

• Own commodity strategy for given commodity and parts including developing and maintaining relationships with strategic partners and identifying new suppliers as needed to support Tesla’s business and technical requirements
• Own RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs in support of Tesla projects and lead supplier selection decisions
• Assess supplier capabilities and capacity to support Tesla’s current and future technical and demand requirements; ensure suppliers selected can scale and grow with Tesla
• Lead and execute supplier resourcing projects as needed
• Build and develop cost models to aid in commercial cost negotiations
• Drive commercial cost negotiations with suppliers to ensure Tesla receives best possible pricing, leverage cost models and analysis on current market conditions
• Lead and execute contract negotiations with suppliers on supply, development, licensing and service agreements as neede