Tesla is seeking a motivated experienced and knowledgeable manager to help lead inside the NPI Material Planning organization. The NPI Material Planning Manager will oversee various aspects of the daily planning operation manage a team and contribute to the long-term goals of the organization by driving strategic projects. The NPI Material Planning Manager main task is to bring new products to market by ensuring BOM accuracy and material readiness during the development and qualification of new products followed by the seamless transfer of responsibilities to sustaining material planning.
A successful NPI Material Planning Manager is highly analytical detail-oriented resourceful a strong communicator and able to leverage relationships across the company to accomplish their goals. They must see the bigger picture" in order to prioritize amongst competing timelines for various programs and execute soundly in a high-pressure environment. Balancing the operational and the strategic elements of NPI Material Planning will be an ongoing imperative. The ideal candidate has experience in a manufacturing environment preferably working with medium-to-high volume products or in a complex distribution network again preferably working in medium-to-high volume products and is capable of translating their understanding of cross-functional processes into appropriate supply plans.
Supervise the planning and ordering of time-critical materials to support Teslas new programs while minimizing freight costs and maintaining optimal inventory levels avoid both shortages and overages
Act as escalation point for material concerns lead daily shortage meetings to ensure supply readiness and report Clear to build status CTB
Communicate program status material and BOM readiness and health as well as risks and issues to the program key stakeholders and management on a regular basis escalating issues in a timely manner proposing solutions and driving resolution
Perform material and BOM risk assessments and seek lowest costrisk solutions and drive multiple programs with different timelines and scope and supervise the NPI Material warehouse operation to ensure on time receiving processing and delivery of parts for trials and pilot builds
Foster and develop a strong team of NPI Program managers through selective recruitment training and coaching. Tasks include proactively planning resources communicating job expectations providing performance feedback and managing the team in line with Teslas policies
Collaborate with other departments including purchasing engineering manufacturing logistics and demand planning to support quarterly operational and long-term scaling objectives and collaborate with purchasing engineering production PMI and the program to launch all projects on time and at the lowest possible cost
Identify and communicate potential supply risks and collaborate with purchasing and supplier industrialization teams to resolve structural and commercial issues and identify and lead process improvement initiatives related to execution and planned growth
Degree in Supply Chain Finance Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience
Minimum 6 years experience in manufacturing distribution finance or supply chain management and minimum 3 years experience managing others
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills in developing implementing and assessing key operational and financial metrics
Strong knowledge of MRPERP with a solid understand of discrete manufacturing bills of material product lifecycle management procure to pay processes and supply chain operations
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated skills in supplier operational and relationship management
Passionate and high energy with the diplomacy and cooperative style necessary to positively influence others both inside and outside of Tesla with demonstrated resilience and capacity to lead a team through periods of change
Knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management PLM software particularly Enovia Matrix One is a plus
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
401k 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
140000 - 210000annual 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.