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Supply Chain Manager, Dojo

Tesla
Palo Alto, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/18/2025

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. The role will focus on project Dojo 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.

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What You'll Do

  • Owner 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 implemented.
  • Drive piece price and tooling negotiation process to ensure that Tesla’s commodity pricing meets 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 negotiations.
  • Address all areas of category management including category business plans, market conditions, technology roadmaps, cost modeling, and sourcing strategies.
  • Monitor global industry trends, track technology roadmaps, and 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.
  • Participate in design reviews, change control meetings, and other technical discussions with Engineering partners.
  • Participate in Design for Manufacturability reviews with Engineering partners and prospective suppliers, and drive decisions from a cost perspective.
  • Ability 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

  • 2 years of experience in supply chain management, or commodity management associated with structure and / or thermal commodities.
  • Technical & commercial understanding of tooling and manufacturing processes for mechanical components.
  • Experience with mechanical engineering concepts 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.
  • Excellent negotiator.
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
  • Analytical with the ability to build out Should-Cost models and cost forecasts.
  • Ability to manage multiple topics simultaneously and on an accelerated timeline.
  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, or Chemistry and / or equivalent experience or evidence of exceptional ability.
  • 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 :

  • 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

    72,000 - $132,000 / 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.

    Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.

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    Salary : $72,000 - $132,000

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