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Location

Palo Alto, CA | United States

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Job description

The Role
We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Supply Chain Program Manager to support our development teams and supplier partners in program management of Direct Supply Chain components and materials within the Vehicle Interiors commodity. These could include specific parts related to one of our four automobile programs (Model S, Model X, Model 3, and/or Model Y), as well as future developments. This role will report to our Group Manager and in parallel be an active resource supporting our various Engineering and Purchasing groups within Tesla. She/he will be a member of our Supply Chain Organization supporting the development, implementation, and management of strategies to provide Tesla with optimal supply assurance, flexibility, quality, and delivery performance. This role will leverage strong working relationships with our purchasing & engineering teams to ensure key suppliers are meeting, timing and delivery targets are met while mitigating launch cost. She/he will 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 Purchasing development.


Responsibilities

• Connect and coordinate activities between Programs, Engineering, Global Supply Management, Supplier Industrialization, Planning, Logistics, New Program Introduction and Finance to ensure seamless component and product launch, while also limiting exposure to supplier liability/ excess inventory during coordinated program phase-out
• Collect information and generate presentations to clearly and concisely communicate risk to executive team
• Develop timelines to plan out part readiness against program timing; Develop relationships with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure steady flow of information
• Understand a broad range of manufacturing processes, both at suppliers and internally to better identify and mitigate potential risks
• Represent Supply Chain team for risk mitigation and escalation discussions with Executive team, in collaboration with commodity Group Manager
• Understand sourcing process, and drive team for timing and execution accountability
• Develop robust systems to track progress of critical manufacturing equipment installation programs; Proactively engage with cross-functional stakeholders to plan and roll out integrated systems

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical / Mechanical / Industrial / Manufacturing Engineering or evidence of experience and exceptional ability, or equivalent
• Minimum of five years' experience in program management with either automotive or manufacturing experience
• Excellent communications skills with ability to influence cross functional stakeholders: Programs, Design, Global Supply Management, Supplier Industrialization, Planning, Logistics, New Program Introduction and Finance
• Excellent analytical and judgment skills. Advanced Excel skills (macros, VBA, etc.); Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment to achieve business objectives
• Demonstrated ability to establish business process issues and drive process improvement; Open-minded self-starter with the ability to adapt, improvise and problem solve
• Ability to work independently on multiple tasks and projects with various stakeholders; Organizational skills to manage transactional details

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
$68,000 - $222,000/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.

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