Manager, NPI Material Planning

• Supervise the planning and ordering of time-critical materials to support Tesla's 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 cost/risk 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 Tesla's 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 MRP/ERP 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

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)
• 401(k) 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

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.