Tesla is seeking a motivated, experienced, and knowledgeable NPI Materials Program Manager to support the planning, warehousing, and delivering of PCBAs and Electronic Components for the Optimus Program. This person will be responsible for supporting the prototype pre-production build and SOP phase of the program until the successful transition to sustainment planning. The role will collaborate closer with Engineering, Production, and Procurement teams.
The ideal candidate should have a strong background working with contract manufacturers to ensure efficient planning and supply chain optimization. This role involves daily management of supply and constraints status reporting and escalation. Develop and maintain material requirement plans for PCBAs and electronic components, manage inventory levels, and minimize shortages or inventory excess.
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, PMI, engineering, and supply chain. Look for opportunities to identify and drive improvement projects and processes. Ensure BOM accuracy by working with engineering, PMI, 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 actions, 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, product development teams, design engineers, supply chain, production control, and logistics teams.
Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Operations Management or other related field or equivalent experience. 5 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.
Ability 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:
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: $72,000 - $162,000 annual 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.