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Supply Chain Manager, Optimus

$84k - $192k
Full-time

Tesla

What To Expect
We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Global Supply Manager to support our development teams and contract manufacturing partners in the sourcing of Direct Supply Chain components and parts. These will include specific parts related to Optimus, our general-purpose robotic humanoid that’s currently under development and/or any other components intrinsic to the successful running of the organization.

In this role, you will own and manage the Mechanicals Structures commodity strategy including leading supplier selection decisions, managing and developing key supplier relationships, driving commercial cost reductions and supporting new product introductions from a supply chain perspective. As a Supply Chain Manager, you will build and leverage strong working relationships with cross-functional partners in engineering and work together with our suppliers to assure cost, quality and delivery targets are met to achieve maximum advantage for Tesla and our customers.

What You'll Do

Own commodity strategy for Mechanical Structures for Tesla Robotics including developing and maintaining relationships with strategic partners and identifying new suppliers as needed to support Tesla’s business and technical requirementsOwner of RFQ's - ensuring all commercial terms are agreed and documented. Ensures Non-Disclosure Agreements, General Terms & Conditions, Piece Price Agreements, and other related contracts are negotiated and implementedCollaborate with Supply Chain Manager counterparts managing Sensors, FPCs, and PCBAs and ensure commodity strategy aligns across all Tesla product platformsDrive piece price and tooling negotiation process to ensure that Tesla’s commodity pricing met 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 ad-hoc price negotiationsAddress all areas of category management including category business plans, market conditions, technology roadmaps, cost modeling, and sourcing strategiesMonitor global industry trends, track technology roadmaps, and 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 reviewsParticipate in design reviews, change control meetings, and other technical discussions with Engineering partnersParticipate in Design for Manufacturability reviews with Engineering partners and prospective suppliers, and drive decisions from a cost perspectiveAbility to understand technical drawings and specifications as well as basic knowledge of manufacturing process controls and quality assurance for their commodity space

What You'll Bring

5+ years of experience in supply chain management or commodity management associated to sensors, electronics or mechanical systemsTechnical & commercial understanding of tooling and manufacturing processes for mechanical componentsExperience with mechanical engineering concepts related to the commodity and ability to generate bottom-up should costs based on the understanding of manufacturing processProficient 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 decisionsExcellent negotiatorAbility to travel up to 25% of the timeAnalytical with ability to build out Should-Cost models and cost forecastsAbility to manage multiple topics simultaneously and on an accelerated timeline

Benefits
Compensation and 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

Expected Compensation

$84,000 - $192,000/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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