Materials Program Manager, NPI Material Planning

Tesla is seeking a motivated, experienced, and knowledgeable NPI Materials Program Manager to support the planning, warehousing, and delivering of materials for the launch of new programs. This person will be responsible to support the prototype pre-production builds and SOP phase of a program until the successful transition to sustainment planning.

Plan, schedule, and manage various purchased materials for new programs. Support programs from prototype phase through start of production until transition to production sustaining team.

Responsibilities:

• Own the transition plan for the program parts to be handed over to on-going production
• Work with external suppliers to establish the appropriate delivery schedules for individual components, specifying quantity and frequency, targeting on-time delivery
• Coordinate with Supply Chain team and Logistics as needed
• Own the leadership communication on the program to all key stakeholders, program management, PMI, engineering, & supply chain

Key Requirements:

• Ensure BOM accuracy by working with engineering, PMI, and document control team
• Maintain accurate MRP data to reflect confirmed delivery quantities and due dates from suppliers
• Validate, troubleshoot, and resolve discrepancies
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and Engineering to support material changes resulting from Change action (CAs)
• Plan for new material and minimize obsolescence of old material

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Degree in Supply Chain Operations Management or other related field or equivalent experience and exceptional ability
• 3 years related experience in materials management, production planning, material scheduling, or purchasing in a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in MS Excel, including ability to maintain and enhance Excel-based material shortage reports
• Strong analytical capabilities, including ability to optimize delivery costs and inventory levels, are desired
• Knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software, SAP enterprise system, inventory management system such as MES, is a plus
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks based on demand
• Ability to present material status effectively in weekly program executive meetings and solve problems in a fast-paced work environment with minimal supervision