Materials Program Manager, NPI Material Planning Jobs in Austin, TX at Tesla
Title: Materials Program Manager, NPI Material Planning
Company: Tesla
Location: Austin, TX
What To Expect
Tesla is seeking a motivated, experienced, and knowledgeable NPI Materials Program Manager to support the planning, warehousing and delivering of materials for the launch of new programs. This person will be responsible to support the prototype, pre-production builds and SOP phase of a program until the successful transition to sustainment planning.
What You'll Do
Plan, schedule and manage various purchased materials for new programs
Support programs from prototype phase through start of production until transition to production sustaining team. Own the transition plan for the program parts to be handed over to on-going production
Work with external suppliers to establish the appropriate delivery schedules for individual components, specifying quantity and frequency targeting on-time delivery; coordinate with Supply Chain team and Logistics as needed
Own the leadership communication on the program to all key stakeholders: program management, PMI, engineering & supply chain
Ensure BOM accuracy by working with engineering, PMI and document control team and maintain accurate MRP data to reflect confirmed delivery quantities and due dates from suppliers, validate, troubleshoot and resolve discrepancies
Collaborate with Supply Chain and Engineering to support material changes resulting from Change action (CAs), plan for new material and minimize obsolescence of old material
Work fluidly in a highly cross-functional team environment involving manufacturing, program management, product development teams, design engineers, supply chain, production control and logistics teams
What You'll Bring
Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, or other related field or equivalent experience and exceptional ability
3+ years related experience in materials management, production planning, material scheduling, or purchasing in a manufacturing environment
Proficiency in MS Excel, including ability to maintain and enhance Excel-based material shortage reports
Strong analytical capabilities, including ability to optimize delivery costs and inventory levels are desired
Knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software, SAP enterprise system inventory management system such as MES is a plus
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks based on demand
Ability to present material status effectively in weekly program/executive meetings and solve problems in a fast-paced work environment with minimal supervision
Benefits
Compensation and 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
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