Sr. Supply Chain Manager, FTL Logistics

Tesla is accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy, and we are seeking a seasoned senior commodity leader to own North America sourcing and supplier strategy for Full Truckload (FTL) transportation. As Sr. Global Supply Manager, you will set the multi-year category vision, lead the largest and most complex truckload bid events in the region across dry van, flatbed, temperature-controlled, and drayage, and act as the executive-facing commodity owner for Tesla's North American factories (Fremont, Austin, Reno, Buffalo) and service network across the US, Canada, and Mexico. You will own a carrier base spanning asset-based fleets, dedicated providers, and brokerage partners, balancing committed capacity against spot exposure to protect both cost and service. Expect to defend your awards with a clear basis: what is contracted, what is exposed to the spot market, and what happens to cost and service when volume or the production plan moves. You will mentor junior buyers and analysts, influence senior stakeholders across Manufacturing, Finance, and Logistics Operations, and shape the truckload backbone of the world's leading EV manufacturer. This role is based in Fremont, CA, Austin, TX, or Reno, NV, with approximately 25-35% travel across the US, Canada, and Mexico.

- Category Leadership – FTL (NA): Define and execute Tesla's multi-year North America Full Truckload category strategy across dry van, flatbed, temperature-controlled, and intermodal-adjacent drayage, including should-cost models, supplier segmentation, and consolidation roadmaps across US, Canada, and Mexico operations
- Capacity Strategy & Network Coverage : Build contracted-versus-spot coverage for inbound and inter-facility truckload lanes across Fremont, Austin, Reno, Buffalo, and the GDC/RDC service network, securing committed capacity and dedicated fleet solutions on high-volume, high-variability lanes
- Complex FTL Sourcing & Bid Management : Lead RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs across US domestic, intra-Canada, intra-Mexico, and cross-border truckload programs, building lane-level rate matrices and awarding lanes on total landed cost and service performance
- Cross-Border Execution & Contracting : Own US-Mexico and US-Canada truckload flows in coordination with Trade & Customs (IMMEX, C-TPAT, FAST, CARM), and lead negotiation of NDAs, SOWs, Master Transportation Agreements, and dedicated fleet agreements
- Cost Optimization & Risk Mitigation : Deliver multi-million-dollar annual savings through bid rotations, mode conversions, backhaul programs, trailer-fill improvements, and reduction of expedited/spot freight while building a resilient, multi-sourced supply base
- Supplier Performance Management & Market Expertise : Set KPI frameworks, lead executive business reviews, own escalations and corrective action plans, and track NA truckload capacity cycles, fuel trends, and regulatory shifts to keep Tesla's network ahead of the market
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner with senior leaders across Plant Logistics, Material Planning, Manufacturing Engineering, Finance, and Trade & Customs; represent the commodity in S&OP and new-plant launch forums while serving as category SME and escalation point for the team

- Education & Experience:  Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience. 8–12+ years in NA transportation sourcing and carrier management at an OEM, automotive, or large-scale manufacturer, with a track record of independently owning multi-million-dollar truckload categories end-to-end
- Leadership:  Proven ability to influence Director/VP stakeholders, lead cross-functional initiatives without direct authority, and present to executive leadership; prior people-leadership experience (direct or matrixed) preferred
- Truckload Pricing & Equipment:  Expert-level knowledge of NA truckload pricing mechanics (linehaul, fuel surcharge, accessorials, detention, dedicated fleet cost build-ups) across dry van, flatbed, temperature-controlled, and over-dimensional loads; intermodal conversion analysis exposure preferred
- Network Governance & Carrier Relationships:  Proven experience designing routing guides, tender waterfalls, and contract-versus-spot coverage strategies; established executive-level relationships across asset-based, dedicated, brokerage, and cross-border NA carriers, including US-Mexico flows and border drayage operations
- Analytics & Systems:  Advanced proficiency in TMS data, rating engines, and analytics tools (Excel, SQL, Power BI); hands-on experience with network and bid-optimization tools strongly preferred
- Process & Negotiation:  Deep command of sourcing processes (RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, MSAs, supplier scorecards); executive-level negotiation and communication skills with the ability to operate autonomously in high-pressure, ambiguous environments
- Additional:  Fluent in English; Spanish or French proficiency preferred. Willingness to travel 25–35% across US, Canada, and Mexico; familiarity with sustainability metrics and greenfield plant launch experience a plus

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 $132,000 - $240,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits
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.