Supply Chain Manager, Energy PCBA

The Tesla Energy Supply Chain team is seeking a Supply Chain Manager (SCM) focused on PCBAs to support our growing industrial and residential Energy businesses. This role oversees the direct material sourcing and supply chain for PCBAs used in Tesla Energy Storage products such as Powerwall, Powerpack, Megapack, and Tesla Superchargers.

About the role

• Own and manage the Energy PCBA commodity strategy
• Lead supplier selection decisions
• Manage and develop key supplier relationships
• Drive commercial cost reductions
• Support new product introductions from a supply chain perspective

Responsibilities

• Own commodity strategy for PCBAs for Tesla Energy products
• Develop and maintain relationships with strategic partners and identify new suppliers as needed
• Collaborate with Supply Chain Manager counterparts managing PCBAs for Vehicle and ensure commodity strategy aligns across all Tesla product platforms
• Own RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs in support of Tesla projects and lead supplier selection decisions
• Lead and execute supplier resourcing projects as needed
• Build and develop cost models to aid in commercial cost negotiations
• Drive commercial cost negotiations with suppliers to ensure Tesla receives best possible pricing
• Assess supplier capabilities and capacity to support Tesla’s current and future technical and demand requirements
• Maintain and monitor current market conditions and technology roadmaps to proactively identify and address any supply challenges and to determine future business opportunities

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or Operations Management or equivalent experience
• 3 to 5 years of supply chain experience in a fast-paced, highly fluid environment or other evidence of exceptional ability; experience in a manufacturing organization is strongly preferred (Experience sourcing PCBAs is a huge plus!)
• Demonstrated, applied experience developing and managing a commodity including building cost models, leading contract negotiations and completing supplier resourcing projects
• Experience supporting the launch of new product introductions
• Superior analytical skills and the ability to use data and metrics to justify business decisions
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment to achieve business objectives
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and projects with various stakeholders
• Passionate about Tesla’s mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy

Qualifications

• Passionate about Tesla’s mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy

Skills

• Superior analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Passionate about Tesla’s mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical plans
• Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
• Dental and vision plans
• HSA contributions
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks

Pay

Expected Compensation: $84,000 - $156,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits