Supply Chain Manager, Soft Goods

Tesla, Inc.; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Supply Chain Manager, where you will play a critical role in sourcing components for innovative automotive products. Your expertise will drive negotiations, manage supplier relationships, and influence cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery of high-quality materials. With a focus on continuous improvement, you will monitor industry trends and collaborate with engineering teams to mitigate supply challenges. This position offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will directly impact the success of groundbreaking projects. If you are passionate about supply chain excellence and ready to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Medical Plan Options

Dental and Vision Plans

401(k) with Employer Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plans

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter Benefits

Employee Discounts

Weight Loss Programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in supply chain or commodity management.
• Technical understanding of tooling and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage RFQs and negotiate commercial terms with suppliers.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives and monitor supplier performance.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Negotiation

Project Management

Technical Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

Degree in Business or Supply Chain

Engineering or Chemistry Degree

Tools

Gantt Charts

Action Trackers

Job description

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Supply Chain Manager to support our development teams & contract manufacturing partners in the sourcing of Direct Supply Chain components & 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, 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.

What to Expect

What You’ll Do

• Owner of Requests for Quotes (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 initiated.
• Drive 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 negotiations.
• Monitor global industry trends, track technology roadmaps, actively partner with the Design teams to identify/mitigate supply and demand challenges.
• Manage respective supplier relationships and performance, including but not limited to dispute resolution, supplier scorecards, and periodic business reviews.
• Comfortable communicating with technical stakeholders both internally and externally.
• Lead cross-functional teams to manage project timelines including developing and maintaining action trackers, Gantt charts, and 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 mission.
• Communicate key supply, cost, and/or quality issues with management teams and develop corrective action plans to mitigate identified risks.

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Textiles, Operations Management, Engineering, Chemistry, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain management or commodity management associated to soft goods raw materials including but not limited to seats & interiors.
• Technical and commercial understanding of tooling and manufacturing processes associated to soft goods raw materials i.e. artificial leathers, textiles.
• Understanding of the automotive industry, including knowledge of raw materials, manufacturing processes, and industry standards.
• Experience with soft goods related to the commodity and ability to generate bottom-up should costs based on the understanding of manufacturing process.
• Proficient 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 decisions.
• Ability to travel up to 35% of the time.

Compensation and Benefits

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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

$82,800 - $189,000/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.

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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