Supply Chain Manager, Displays

$72,000 - $264,000/Yr

Tesla - Palo Alto, CA

Full-time

Palo Alto, CA

5,001-10,000 employees

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

We are looking for a Supply Chain Manager for Displays to drive cutting-edge technologies across all our vehicles and deliver results in a highly innovative and fast-paced environment. This position will focus on leading one of the most strategic categories and include managing a global supply base, developing and owning supplier and partner relationships, defining the category and supply base strategy, management and negotiation of Supply Agreements and related contractual execution activities. An ideal candidate will have high ambition to grow within Tesla and bring high energy and impact to succeed in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated ability to successfully navigate through ambiguities and difficult obstacles through collection of facts and data, advanced planning, evaluation of alternatives, open-mindedness, thought-through strategy, and superior communications to lead cross-functional organizations through sourcing activities.

Responsibilities

• Own RFI's & RFQ's - ensuring all commercial and technical terms are agreed and documented
• Ensure contracts are drafted, negotiated, and executed well with key supplier partners
• Drive continual cost reduction and cost avoidance initiatives through price negotiations
• Cover all areas of Display component management including business plans, market intelligence, technology roadmaps, cost modeling, and sourcing strategies
• Manage supplier relationships and performance, including but not limited to dispute resolution, supplier scorecards, and periodic business reviews
• Participate in DFM reviews, change control meetings, and other technical discussions with Engineering and SIE partners and drive decisions from a cost and supply perspective
• Understand technical drawings and specifications as well as Display module and component manufacturing process

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Sourcing, Business Development, Strategic Deals
• Experience and knowledge in Custom Displays and associated component technologies i.e., LCD, AMOLED, Driver IC, Mini-LED's, LED's, Backlights, Final Display Module Assembly etc
• Experience and understanding of various Display and component technologies
• Strong understanding of costing concepts, i.e, cost reduction strategies, cost modeling etc
• Experience in supplier evaluation/selection and strong contract negotiation skills
• Experience building relationships with engineering, product management, and other cross-functional partners and drive discussions around optimization of technical specifications, and features vs. value trade-offs
• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering or equivalent experience

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Benefits from day one
• Commuter assistance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Aetna PPO and HSA plans with 2 medical plan options
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Vision plans with options for $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• Employee Stock Purchase Plans
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Employee discounts and perks program