Materials Program Manager, NPI Materials

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.

• Support programs from prototype phase through start of production until transition to production sustaining team. 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, NPI, engineering & supply chain. Look for opportunities to identify and drive improvement projects/ processes
• Ensure BOM accuracy by working with engineering, NPI, Manufacturing, 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
• Provide ongoing transparency of inventory levels and ensure continuous inventory accuracy
• Work fluidly in a highly cross-functional team environment involving manufacturing, program management, NPI team, design engineers, supply chain, production control and logistics teams
• Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, or equivalent in experience and evidence of 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
• Open-minded, collaborative and team-oriented attitude. Self-motivation and resourcefulness

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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