Program Manager, Production Control

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Description

Program/Project Manager, Production Control

The Role

Tesla Motors is seeking a motivated, experienced, and knowledgeable Program Manager to support the external warehousing supply chain network. The External Warehouse Program Manager responsibilities include maintaining data bases for part specific data, understanding the inbound supply chain as well as the outbound customer order requirements to lead projects that design and optimize external warehouses. This role also must develop strong relations with the third party logistics (3PL) suppliers while also serving as leader or in a supporting role in projects with our customers at the Fremont plant. You will work cross-functionally with Global Supply Management, Logistics, Material Planning, Production Control, Finance, Quality and Facilities to oversee and direct Tesla priorities through a 3PL managed external warehouse.

A successful candidate will need to be proficient in using software that supports supply chain functions like, WMS, MES, Warp Drive and Yard Management systems. They will need to be able to establish priority task and maintain project management schedules that can meet critical deadlines. He/she should be skilled in estimating project costs, submitting project plans and presenting status updates to leadership. He/she should be able to communicate effectively in order to collaborate with partner organizations: engineering, purchasing & operations.

Responsibilities

·Plan, schedule, and manage the materials for delivering time-critical components to support the portfolio of parts / program that you are responsible for.

·Work with suppliers to establish the appropriate delivery quantity and frequency for Just In Time delivery and line-side kanban; coordinate with Supply Chain Specialist and Logistics as needed.

·Identify potential supply risks and inventory exposures by aligning supply chain processes with product development project plan milestones.

·Maintain accurate open Purchase Order lines to define the inbound quantities and due dates from vendors, identify system demand or BOM issues, and resolve inventory discrepancies in ERP system.

·Assist in implementing systematic solutions to control inventory flow, minimize shortages, and maintain accuracy in ERP system, MES system and MS Excel (where required). You are responsible for the inventory accuracy on your parts.

·Work fluidly in a highly cross-functional team environment involving manufacturing and product development teams, as well as supply chain specialists, manufacturing engineers, and logistics personnel.

·Generate and publish performance metrics on the project / parts you own.

Desired profile

Requirements

·  BA/BS degree (engineering discipline preferred),or the equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability
·  2-4 years related experience in production control, materials management, production planning, material scheduling, or purchasing in a manufacturing company
·  Ability to balance a diverse work portfolio and dynamically prioritize tasks based on the trade-off between urgency (respond to a line down situation) and importance (make sure supply base setup for start of production)
·  Analytical capabilities including data analysis to optimize delivery costs and inventory levels (Strong MS Excel Skills desired)
·  Open-minded, collaborative and team-oriented attitude
·  Strong work ethic

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