What To Expect
Tesla is seeking an exceptional Supply Chain Manager (SCM) to lead Sensing and Radar sourcing for our most exciting and transformative products. In this role, you'll develop, refine, and execute sourcing strategies for PCBAs, custom mechanical parts, and finished assemblies. You will be a member of our Supply Chain Organization supporting the development, implementation, and management of strategies to provide Tesla with optimal supply assurance, pricing, flexibility, quality, and delivery performance. The Supply Chain Manager builds and leverages strong working relationships with our engineering teams and key suppliers to assure cost, quality, and delivery targets are met.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise in sourcing, to include contract manufacturing, PCBA, mechanical fabrication, and semiconductor supply chains. At Tesla, our fast-paced, dynamic environment demands flexibility and adaptability. We're looking for a talented self-starter with a balance of sourcing expertise, technical savvy, and motivation to thrive in an impactful and visible role.

What You'll Do

Own the RFx Process: Lead the end-to-end RFx cycle, including preparing and issuing RFQ(s) to potential manufacturing and supply partners; performing thorough analysis and evaluation of responses; driving negotiations for optimal terms; advocating a path and securing internal approvals; and nominating the selected partner(s) that meet Tesla’s strategic objectives

Collaborate on Product Launches: Partner closely with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to orchestrate seamless New Product Introduction (NPI) and efficient scaling to mass production

Build Commodity Roadmaps: Develop, align, and execute comprehensive commodity strategies to meet Tesla’s long-term supply chain objectives and effectively partner with stakeholders to inform and influence executive-level decisions

Become a Category Expert: Gain a deep understanding of the supply base; fabrication and assembly processes, materials, lead times, global trends and dynamics, emerging technologies, and other nuances to enable proactive decision-making

Assess and Mitigate Risks: Evaluate global supply chain risks and develop robust contingency plans to support Tesla's high-volume production requirements

Contract Management: Ensure Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), General Terms & Conditions, Piece Price Agreements, and related contracts are in place before initiating business

Develop Supplier Performance Metrics: Establish key performance indicators and monitoring processes for selected suppliers, to enable visibility to trends, risks, and opportunities

What You'll Bring

2+ years of experience in sourcing or procurement with a focus on PCBA, or electronics manufacturing

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

Deep understanding of PCBA manufacturing process (SMT, through-hole, testing, and final assembly)

Experience in manufacturing, process engineering, or product development

Understanding of costing concepts, cost reduction, modeling, etc.

Familiarity with key semiconductor components in automotive applications such as MCUs, SoCs, and power electronics (MOSFETs, LGBTs) etc.

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

$104,000 - $234,000/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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