Supply Operations Manager, Drive Systems

The Tesla Supply Chain team is looking to hire a skilled Supply Operations Manager (SOM) to support the entire Direct purchasing process for an assigned group of Tesla vehicle product commodities. This role is involved in the development process for new products from an early stage along with leading change management of existing products as well as sustaining activities. In addition, it is the link between external suppliers and internal stakeholders. This position will be in Sparks, NV and will work closely with the Supply Chain Managers and Supplier Industrialization Engineers in the US who are responsible for the strategic procurement and quality of commodities globally.

• Collaborate with Supply Chain Managers and Supplier Industrialization Engineers to ensure commodity strategy aligns across all Tesla product platforms
• Support stakeholders with day-to-day plant-specific operational purchasing tasks; including sending PO's, RFQ creation and support, price updates based upon contractual agreements, and other work to ensure supply continuity
• Act as first line of defense in problem resolution for plant specific supply chain issues, pulling in required stakeholders as necessary
• Manage respective supplier relationships and performance post sourcing; including but not limited to dispute resolution, invoicing and goods receipt issues, on-time delivery, and other topics
• Lead and execute supplier resourcing projects as needed. Responsible for ramping suppliers to achieve build plan targets; Develop sourcing and negotiation strategies that deliver against business objectives and achieve sustainable relationships with suppliers
• Responsible for analyzing supplier quote proposals, making data-driven recommendations of supplier selection and conduct specific negotiations on supply to meet program timing; Develop, track, and report project and plant related supply chain KPIs to management to allow for more informed decision making
• Manage supply chain readiness for new products by ensuring cross-functional stakeholders are driving towards project timelines and goals; Act as the main point of contract internally and externally for program specific supply chain questions- including key milestones, quantities, and changes in scope
• Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering and/or equivalent experience or evidence of exceptional ability
• 2 years of experience in manufacturing operations, production planning, or supply chain management within a high-volume manufacturing environment; 3+ years preferred
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence cross functional stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment to achieve business objectives; Meticulous, with an extreme attention to detail
• Strong sense of urgency and an ability to work independently in an ambiguous environment
• Experience with New Product Introductions; Proficient with Microsoft Windows and Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel
• Passionate about Tesla's mission to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy

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