What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain Manager, Connectors position at Tesla Motors, Inc.?
The Supply Chain Manager - Connectors leads strategic sourcing and operational supply chain execution for interconnect commodities, ensuring material availability, cost competitiveness, and supply
continuity. This role combines supplier strategy, cost optimization, clear-to-build readiness, and shortage resolution to support high-volume production in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
What You'll Do
- Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for connectors and electromechanical components
- Develop and manage supplier relationships, performance, and continuous improvement
- Conduct cost modeling and lead commercial negotiations and contracts
- Drive clear-to-build (CTB) readiness and ensure alignment to production plans
- Lead end-to-end shortage resolution including root cause and recovery execution
- Identify and qualify new suppliers to build a resilient supply base
- Partner with engineering and cross-functional teams to align technical and supply strategies
What You'll Bring
- 3-5 years of strategic sourcing or supply chain experience in electronics/mechanical commodities
- Strong experience in supplier management, negotiations, and cost modeling
- Proven track record in shortage resolution and supply recovery execution
- Solid understanding of CTB processes and production readiness metrics
- Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering and operations teams
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Experience in high-volume manufacturing or technology environments
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
Pay 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.
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Salary : $69,600 - $222,000