Supply Chain Manager, LFP Battery Cells - Malaysia

Tesla; Cyberjaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electric vehicle manufacturer in Cyberjaya, Malaysia is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager. The ideal candidate will lead initiatives in managing the supply chain for battery cells, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to achieve production targets. Responsibilities include readiness reviews, supplier performance management, and material risk oversight. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience, strong negotiation and analytical skills, and be proficient in English. This role offers a dynamic work environment emphasizing flexibility and adaptability.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead readiness reviews for battery cell supply chains.
• Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to drive build readiness.
• Ensure successful mass production ramp-up for battery cells.
• Proactive reporting updates on supplier performance.
• Own supplier factory performance.
• Manage escalations with internal teams and external vendors.
• Lead supply chain material risk management.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or equivalent experience

Job description

What To Expect

Supply Chain Managers are pivotal to the dynamic development and launch of Tesla's battery cells across all products. A successful Supply Chain Manager is a leader and facilitator—driven, organized, detail-oriented, and excellent at supplier management. You thrive in ambiguity, communicate with ease at all levels, and are adept at facilitating actions and resolving conflicts both internally and with supplier partners. You lead within Tesla Supply Chain and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams. This role reports to the Supply Chain Group Manager playing a key role in shaping Tesla's future product roadmap, battery cell sourcing, and overall supply chain strategy. Tesla is a fast-moving, dynamic environment where flexibility, adaptability, and a keen interest in product design and manufacturing processes are key to su

What You’ll Do

• Lead readiness reviews for battery cell supply chains, ensuring factory readiness from (Man, Machine, Material, Method) and proactively resolving launch
• Collaborate with internal teams (engineering, SIE, factory, planning, compliance, etc.) and suppliers to drive build readiness
• Ensure successful mass production ramp-up for battery cells, meeting schedule, quality, yield, and continuity of supply targets while aligning supplier roadmaps with Tesla's future developments.
• Proactive reporting updates on supplier performance, cost reduction initiatives, and risk mitigation to cross-functional teams
• Own supplier factory performance, prioritizing continuity of supply, driving continual cost reduction and avoidance through ad hoc negotiations, should-cost models.
• Manage escalations with internal teams and external vendors, resolving conflicts to ensure program success, including handling diverse responsibilities in a fast-changing environment.
• Lead supply chain material risk management.

What You’ll Bring

• Strong communication, collaboration, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to travel up to 40%
• Business-level proficiency in English, Chinese is a plus
• Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in ramping up new high volume products