Materials Program Manager, NPI Materials

What You'll Do

• Support programs from prototype phase through start of production until transition to production sustaining team.
• Own the transition plan for the program parts to be handed over to on-going production.
• Work with external suppliers to establish the appropriate delivery schedules for individual components, specifying quantity and frequency targeting on-time delivery; coordinate with Supply Chain team and Logistics as needed.
• Own the leadership communication on the program to all key stakeholders: program management, NPI, engineering & supply chain.
• Look for opportunities to identify and drive improvement projects/processes.
• Ensure BOM accuracy by working with engineering, NPI, Manufacturing, and document control team.
• Maintain accurate MRP data to reflect confirmed delivery quantities and due dates from suppliers, validate, troubleshoot and resolve discrepancies.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and Engineering to support material changes resulting from Change Action (CAs), plan for new material and minimize obsolescence of old material.
• Provide ongoing transparency of inventory levels and ensure continuous inventory accuracy.
• Work fluidly in a highly cross-functional team environment involving manufacturing, program management, NPI team, design engineers, supply chain, production control and logistics teams.

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, or equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability.
• 3+ years related experience in materials management, production planning, material scheduling, or purchasing in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, including ability to maintain and enhance Excel-based material shortage reports.
• Strong analytical capabilities, including ability to optimize delivery costs and inventory levels are desired.
• Knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software, SAP enterprise system inventory management system such as MES is a plus.
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks based on demand. Ability to present material status effectively in weekly program/executive meetings.
• Open-minded, collaborative and team-oriented attitude. Self-motivation and resourcefulness.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction.
• 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.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays.
• Commuter benefits.
• Tesla Babies program.
• Employee discounts and perks program, Tesla.