Battery Cell Supply Chain Lead — Ramp & Supplier Strategy

Tesla; Cyberjaya; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electric vehicle manufacturer is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to lead supply chain management for battery cell production in Cyberjaya, Malaysia. The candidate will ensure factory readiness, manage supplier performance, and facilitate collaboration across teams. You should possess strong skills in communication and negotiation, along with 5+ years of experience in ramping up new high volume products. Business-level English proficiency is mandatory, and traveling up to 40% may be required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in ramping up new high volume products.
• Business-level proficiency in English; Chinese is a plus.
• Ability to travel up to 40%.

Responsibilities

• Lead readiness reviews for battery cell supply chains, ensuring factory readiness.
• Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to drive build readiness.
• Ensure successful mass production ramp-up for battery cells.
• Proactively report updates on supplier performance and cost reduction.
• Own supplier factory performance and manage escalations.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Collaboration

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Education

Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management

Job description

A leading electric vehicle manufacturer is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to lead supply chain management for battery cell production in Cyberjaya, Malaysia. The candidate will ensure factory readiness, manage supplier performance, and facilitate collaboration across teams. You should possess strong skills in communication and negotiation, along with 5+ years of experience in ramping up new high volume products. Business-level English proficiency is mandatory, and traveling up to 40% may be required.