Supply Chain Manager, Plastics

Supply Chain ManagerWe are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Supply Chain Manager to support our development teams and contract manufacturing partners in the sourcing of Direct Supply Chain components and parts. These could include specific parts related to the Model S, Model X, Model 3, Model Y, Semi Truck, Cyber Truck and other NPI programs, Tesla Energy, Tesla Solar, batteries and/or any other components intrinsic to the successful running of the organization. This role will report to our Supply Chain Group Manager and in parallel be an active sourcing resource supporting our various Engineering groups within Tesla.ResponsibilitiesOwner of RFQ's, ensuring all commercial terms are agreed and documented, Non-Disclosure Agreements, General Terms & Conditions, Piece Price Agreements, and other related contracts are negotiated appropriately before business is initiatedDrive piece price and tooling negotiation process to ensure that Tesla's commodity pricing meet best in class expectations, while meeting supplier industrialization standards of best in class quality, in addition to driving continual cost reduction and avoidance initiatives through periodic price negotiationsMonitor global industry trends, track technology roadmaps, actively partner with the Design teams to identify/mitigate supply and demand challengesManage respective supplier relationships and performance, including but not limited to dispute resolution, supplier scorecards, and periodic business reviewsCollaborate with technical stakeholders both internally and externallyLead cross-functional teams to manage project timelines including developing and maintaining action trackers, Gantt charts, other program management tools related to on-time delivery of supplier parts against program timing, can build and maintain relationships with cross-functional teams, and influence timely decisions with key stakeholders to support our missionCommunicate key supply, cost, and/or quality issues with management teams and develop corrective action plans to mitigate identified risksRequirementsDegree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, Chemistry or equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability3+ years of experience in supply chain management or commodity management associated to plasticsExperience with mechanical and/or electrical engineering concepts related to the commodity and ability to generate bottom-up should costs based on the understanding of manufacturing processTechnical and commercial understanding of tooling and manufacturing processes on plastic injection moldingProficient knowledge of technical requirements, design of the product, and be able to influence cross functional partners with detailed analysis that supports optimized pricing and product sourcing decisionsAbility to travel up to 25% of the timeCompensation & BenefitsBenefitsAlong 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 deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&DShort-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)Employee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks programExpected Compensation $84,000 - $156,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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.