Supply Chain Operations Manager, LV Electronics

About the role

• Supply Chain Operations Manager, LV Electronics | Tesla (Supply Chain)
• Location: PALO ALTO, California | Req ID: 285018 | Job Type: Full-time
• What to Expect

We are looking for a Supply Chain Operations Manager within Low Voltage Electronics team 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 mapping all component material flows globally for each active project working with external vendors and internal partners, develop robust material pipelining strategies across multiple products and vendors to mitigate E&O and ensure supply availability. In addition, the person may lead Cost and Capex tracking across all components, programs and vendors within the value chain.

An ideal candidate will have high ambition to grow within Tesla and bring high energy/impact to succeed in a fast-paced environment.

Demonstrated ability to successfully navigate through ambiguities/difficult obstacles through collection of facts & data, advanced planning, evaluation of alternatives, open-mindedness, thought-through strategy, and superior communications to lead cross-functional organizations through sourcing activities.

What You'll Do

• Own the Supplier Operations function within the Low Voltage Electronics Supply Chain team, maximizing component supply availability at optimal cost
• Manage material availability, readiness, and visibility across all in-production programs from development and production ramp through End of Life and Service
• Develop and maintain a Material Drive strategy to ensure appropriate buffer and flexibility at the component level, enabling quick response to demand changes
• Drive cross-functional alignment on PRQ priorities and material allocation across sites and programs to optimize supply chain efficiency
• Create dashboards and action plans to resolve material shortages in collaboration with GSMs, Vendors, Planning, and SIE teams
• Manage execution with external partners — including component vendors, contract manufacturers, and distributors — serving as the escalation point for urgent and critical issues
• Develop and maintain a Cost Tracker for real-time cost visibility and opportunity identification; success measured by improved efficiency, supply availability, liability mitigation, and cost transparency

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain hardware operations within a fast-paced, high-volume industry
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to manage complexity across multiple manufacturing sites, SKU mixes, and multi-tier Supply Chain management
• Proven experience managing high-volume hardware component product launches, delivery, and on-time execution
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and drive alignment and collaboration with cross-functional teams internally and externally, including Engineering and Product Management, to optimize technical specifications and feature vs. value trade-offs
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including presenting to management and teammates periodically
• Experience developing cost data, models, and analytics independently or partnering with IT teams to design and scale tools and systems for efficiency improvement
• Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or equivalent experience

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)
• 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
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)

Expected Compensation$160,000 - $240,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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.