Staff Supply Chain Manager, Memory

What to Expect

Tesla's supply chain team is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Supply Chain Manager with deep expertise in memory components. This role requires a unique combination of strategic supply chain management and hands-on technical memory engineering experience. You will lead end-to-end supply chain responsibilities for memory components including HBM, DRAM, UFS, and other advanced memory technologies critical to Tesla's computing and product needs. You will partner closely with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing to drive vendor qualification, cost optimization, technology roadmap alignment, NPI and high-volume production enablement. This role reports to the Supply Chain Group Manager and serves as a strategic resource supporting memory for Tesla's various product lines including vehicles, energy products, and computing platforms.

What You’ll Do

• Own end-to-end supply chain management for memory components from early engineering design influence through production ramp, high-volume manufacturing, and end of life

• Lead RFQ processes ensuring all commercial terms are agreed and documented, including Non-Disclosure Agreements, General Terms & Conditions, Piece Price Agreements, and related contracts

• Drive best-in-class pricing for memory commodities through strategic negotiations, cost modeling, and should-cost analysis based on deep understanding of memory manufacturing processes (wafer fabrication, die processing, packaging, assembly, test)

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize power, performance, area, and cost for memory components including HBM, DRAM, UFS, and emerging memory technologies

• Evaluate and implement latest memory technologies and best known methods into Tesla's products

• Qualify and develop strategic vendors who can create long-term impact in scaling Tesla's products while driving continuous cost reduction

• Drive qualified vendors to reduce defects and sustain high-volume manufacturing at reduced PPM levels, ensuring best-in-class quality standards

• Lead system yield improvement initiatives by debugging memory-related problems through cross-functional collaboration with Engineering and Quality teams

• Develop and execute comprehensive category management strategies including business plans, market analysis, technology roadmaps, cost modeling, and sourcing strategies

• Monitor global memory industry trends, track technology roadmaps, and proactively identify and mitigate supply and demand challenges

What You’ll Bring

• 10+ years of combined experience in memory supply chain management and/or memory technical engineering roles supporting NPI and high-volume manufacturing

• Deep commercial and technical understanding of memory supply chain and manufacturing processes including process development, memory debug, memory qualification, and reliability improvements

• Proven experience in collaborating with external vendors and enabling new memory technologies in production environments

• Proficient knowledge of technical requirements, design specifications, and datasheets for memory components with ability to influence cross-functional partners through detailed technical and commercial analysis

• Demonstrated ability to generate should-cost models for memory parts

• Ability to resolve ambiguity, adapt to fast-paced environments, and drive results in highly dynamic technical and commercial landscapes

• Effective communication skills and ability to work with geographically distributed teams including both technical and commercial stakeholders

• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

• Master's Degree in Engineering, and/or Business, and/or Supply Chain, or equivalent experience