Tesla · 19 hours ago
Group Manager, Energy Transformers & Switchgear, Supply Chain
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$84K/yr - $216K/yr
7+ years expTesla is a leading company in the energy sector, seeking a Group Manager for their Energy Transformers & Switchgear Supply Chain team. The role involves leading the supply chain efforts to meet demand and supply needs, mentoring team members, and collaborating with cross-functional partners to ensure successful outcomes for the company.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Lead Supply Chain Managers in setting the commodity strategy for Transformer, Switchgear, and Labor spend in the Energy Storage space including developing and maintaining relationships with strategic partners and identifying new suppliers as needed to support Tesla’s business and technical requirements
Review, challenge and ultimately approve supplier selection decisions; coach and Supply Chain Managers to complete sourcing reviews for roll-up to senior management for approval
Coach, mentor and train Supply Chain Managers and Interns on building should cost models and evaluating current market conditions to prepare for cost negotiations with suppliers on submitted quotes; review sourcing proposals in detail to ensure Tesla is receiving best possible pricing
Support Supply Chain Managers on contract negotiations; includes providing guidance on best practices, reviewing strategies for resolving disputes as they arise and working with the Supply Chain Manager to prepare write-ups for leadership signature approval
Work collaboratively with cross-functional partners in Finance, Design Engineering, Commercial & Sales, Supplier Industrialization Engineering, and Manufacturing to ensure the best possible outcomes for Tesla in support of company goals including on new program launches, supplier resourcing projects, cost down efforts and on quality improvement projects
Communicate with leadership regarding business needs to secure resources needed to satisfy company objectives and support execution on the team’s strategy
Hire, train and effectively onboard new employees to ensure they are familiar with Tesla tools, processes and standards required to effectively operate at a high level
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or Operations Management, or equivalent experience
At least 7 years of supply chain experience in a fast paced, highly fluid environment or other evidence of exceptional ability
Strong interpersonal skills with the demonstrated ability and desire to coach, develop and mentor a team of individuals to perform as a cohesive team to meet business objectives
Demonstrated, applied experience developing and managing a commodity including building cost models, leading contract negotiations and completing supplier resourcing projects
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence cross functional stakeholders
Experience supporting the launch of new product introductions
Superior analytical skills and the ability to use data and metrics to justify business decisions
Preferred
Experience in a manufacturing organization is strongly preferred
Experience in Energy Storage or Clean Energy Technology industries a plus
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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$20.12BKey Investors
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
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Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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