Tesla · 2 weeks ago
Materials & Cost Analysis Program Manager, Displays
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$83K/yr - $152K/yr
5+ years expTesla is seeking a Program Manager for their Display team to drive innovative technologies across their vehicles. The role involves managing material planning, ensuring supply availability, and leading cost tracking and analysis across various components and vendors.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Own material planning function within Display Supply Chain team with goal of maximizing Supply availability at optimal cost
Manage material availability, readiness and visibility in support of all in-production programs from development, Production ramp through End of Life and Service
Develop and Maintain Material Drive strategy to ensure appropriate buffer and flexibility at component level, enabling quick response to demand changes
Enable cross functional alignment on PRQ priorities and material allocation between sites and programs to optimize supply chain
Review regular CTBs and create as needed to drive closing material shortages with relevant GSMs, Vendors, Planning and SIE teams
Manage execution with external partners such as component Vendors and Contract Manufacturers and Distributors and act as escalation for urgent and critical issues
Develop and maintain Cost tracker to enable real time understanding of costs and opportunities
Success measured in terms of improved efficiency, material availability, Liability mitigation, and cost visibility
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in Supply Chain role specifically in Material Management working in fast paced high-volume hardware industry
Ability to Problem Solve and have analytical skills to handle complexity of multiple manufacturing sites, SKU mixes and multiple Supply Chain Tier management
Experience working in and managing high volume, hardware component products launches and delivery
Experience building solid relationships and driving alignment/collaboration with cross functional teams internally and externally
Proven interpersonal and communication skills, including presenting to management and teammates periodically
Experience in self-developing cost data and models or partnering with IT teams to design and scale tools/systems for efficiency improvement
Strong understanding of cost management, analytics and reporting
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
Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Operations Management or equivalent experience
Benefits
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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
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Chief Financial Officer
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