Parts Specialist

Description:
The Battery Engineering Lab’s (BEL) Buyer Tech for the High-Voltage Battery Design Engineering Team ensures all parts are on hand to enable validation testing of new cell & pack technologies at light-speed. As a key member of our team, this role is responsible for driving part sourcing, inventory, supplier relations, and logistics for essential material. The team runs multiple projects in parallel for both Tesla's electric vehicles & energy products – so this buyer must be highly organized, detail oriented, and execute quickly as well as being a strong communicator, active listener, and a team player. Our Battery Engineering Lab works on early-stage designs with the possibility for frequent direction changes reinforcing the need of a buyer who is flexible, resilient, a quick learner and enthusiastic about new technologies.

Responsibilities:
Track part quantities & locations, keep trackers up to date, manage stock and ensure optimal inventory
Process RFQ, negotiate prices, place purchase requisite, schedule logistics, and manage delivery with potential of expedite management for tight timelines
Communicate clear-to-build statuses, material consumption/inventory & run-out dates
Identify and improve our processes - onboard and train new suppliers, optimize logistics, make us more efficient Document part costs and work with BEL TPM to track test assembly BOM costs across programs
Maintain BOM accuracy in our catalogue across design changes for each program
Collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders and timely escalation of issues as needed
Build partnerships with our suppliers, be their primary interface on delivery status, issues, and resolution

Requirements:
Proven hands-on experience sourcing parts & managing inventory
Proficient with standard Microsoft applications, especially excel & email programs
Experience creating reports or status updates for peers & management
Self-directed with effective verbal and written communication to multi-disciplinary and cross functional teams, domestic and international vendors
Detail oriented with strong record‐keeping & organizational skills
Capable of safely lifting and handling up to 45 lbs.
Forklift certification desired, but not required
Experience working safely with hazardous materials; formal safety training or certification is a plus
Bachelor's degree preferred in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering and/or equivalent experience or evidence of exceptional ability
A desire to increase the effectiveness of your teammates

Compensation & Benefits:
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

Expected Compensation
$72,000 - $132,000/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.