Supply Chain Manager for Battery Cell Development

3 weeks ago


Palo Alto, California, United States Tesla Full time
Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Supply Chain Manager to support our end-to-end battery cell supply chain development for all Tesla products.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the end-to-end supply chain strategy for battery cells, encompassing the full product lifecycle, including cost analysis, contract negotiations, line ramp-ups, daily supply management, risk mitigation, and program sunsetting.
  • Owner of RFQs and contract management, ensuring Non-Disclosure Agreements, General Terms & Conditions, Piece Price Agreements, and other related contracts are negotiated, agreed, and appropriately documented before business is initiated.
  • Drive negotiation for piece price and product development to ensure that Tesla's pricing meets best-landed-cost expectations as well as Supplier Industrialization standards of Best-In-Class quality.
  • Analyze supplier proposals and line up roadmaps to match Tesla future developments, working with engineering to evaluate product tradeoffs (cost, performance, timelines).
  • Lead cost analysis, drive continual cost reduction and avoidance initiatives through ad hoc price negotiations, evaluate supplier core competencies and competitive positioning using should cost models.
  • Drive supplier performance, prioritizing continuity of supply with factory teams.
Requirements
  • Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, or Chemistry, or equivalent exceptional experience.
  • 8+ years of relevant experience in supply chain is a plus.
  • Demonstrated expertise in manufacturing processes and a keen interest in the battery cell processes.
  • Exceptional analytical and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to operate in a fast-changing environment while handling diverse responsibilities.
Benefits
  • Competitive pay.
  • Aetna PPO and HSA plans.
  • Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
  • Dental and vision plans.
  • Company-paid HSA contribution.
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
  • LGBTQ+ care concierge services.
  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plans.
  • Company-paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Sick and Vacation time.
  • Commuter benefits.
  • Employee discounts and perks program.

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