Global Supply Manager, Logistics (Pacific)

Global Supply Manager, Logistics (Pacific)

We're looking for a highly motivated logistics professional to support Logistics procurement for our Asia Pacific markets.

This role is currently responsible for eight APAC markets but this number is continually expanding as Tesla continues to grow.

This role can be based in either Melbourne or Sydney.

You will be responsible for running RFP's, vendor management, understanding and procuring services per operations and business requirements.

You will be looking after all logistics activities related to finished goods (motors &
energy) as well as spare parts and service logistics.

The ideal candidate will have a track record of significant achievements, tremendous drive, and a willingness to roll up their sleeves.

What to Expect

We're looking for a highly motivated logistics professional to support Logistics procurement for our Asia Pacific markets.

This role is currently responsible for eight APAC markets but this number is continually expanding as Tesla continues to grow.

This role can be based in either Melbourne or Sydney.

You will be responsible for running RFP's, vendor management, understanding and procuring services per operations and business requirements.

You will be looking after all logistics activities related to finished goods (motors &
energy) as well as spare parts and service logistics.

The ideal candidate will have a track record of significant achievements, tremendous drive, and a willingness to roll up their sleeves.

What You'll Do

• Owner of RFI's, RFP's and RFQ's - ensuring all commercial terms are agreed and documented
• Ensures NDA, SOW's and Master Purchase Agreement are positioned appropriately before business is initiated
• Develop strategies around the Finished Vehicle, Warehousing, Customs and Service Parts Logistics industries to drive price negotiations processes and ensure best in-class pricing
• Knowledge of vehicle transport, ground trucking market, 3PL's, Air, Ocean and LTL contracts
• Responsible for maintaining productive global transportation and ancillary service contracts
• Drive continual cost reduction and avoidance initiatives through strategic price negotiations
• Address all areas of Special Equipment management related to category business plans, global market and pricing analysis and procurement support
• Lead purchasing activities with internal stakeholders:
  Finance, Energy Distribution, Logistics Operations, Trade Teams and Engineering departments and develop bid specifications, negotiate contracts, and consolidate results in order to deliver sourcing recommendations
• Analyse current spend and evaluate current suppliers
• Consolidate spend across supply base to create leverage, analyse purchasing trends and develop sourcing alternatives. Identify new high potential suppliers on global basis
• Conduct negotiations and secure comprehensive agreements with suppliers
• Maintain a high level of industry expertise and supplier/market conditions Manage respective supplier relationships and performance, including but not limited to dispute resolution
• Develop key performance measures for chosen suppliers and negotiate on multiple variables to award longer-term strategic contracts that result in significant cost reduction and improved service levels
• Evaluate supplier business proposals and present recommendations that will result in cost savings, avoidance, or containment
• Develop sourcing and negotiation strategies that deliver against business objectives and achieves sustainable relationships with suppliers
• Create competitive environments with suppliers to support a negotiation strategy
• Evaluate and provide guidance on final selection of suppliers;
  Perform value analysis for final selection of suppliers
• Evaluate supplier core competencies and competitive positioning using industry cost models

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering and/or equivalent experience in Supply Chain or evidence of exceptional ability
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work in an extremely fast-paced environment Project related experience in Special Logistic Equipment Services
• 5-6+ years of related experience in Vendor/Carrier management
• Logistics and Procurement experience preferred
• Master's in supply chain and / or related field or MBA preferred
• Track record in planning, execution, and delivery of projects.
• Knowledge of purchasing processes (SOP's, RFP / RFQ / RFI's, PO's etc.)
• Superior negotiation, organization, analytical, and communication skills, ability to work in a fast-paced environment and deliver high quality results
• Excellent written and oral communication, and interpersonal skills, including an ability to effectively communicate across all levels of an organization, technical and non-technical audience

Compensation and Benefits Benefits

In addition to a competitive compensation package, Tesla Australia &
New Zealand is pleased to offer the following benefits for permanent employees:

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Parental leave (no minimum employment period)
• Primary carers - 18 weeks at full pay or 36 weeks half pay
• Secondary carers - 6 weeks full pay
• Employee Vehicle Loan Program
• Novated Leasing (AU only)
• Well-being Fund - An annual allowance for all employees to support their well-being in ways that are meaningful to them
• Bike to work - $10 per day if you cycle to work
• Birthday Leave &
  Volunteer Leave

Some eligibility criteria may apply, benefits detailed above are subject to change / withdrawal at Tesla's discretion with no prior notice.

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.

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