Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Senior Supply Chain Manager - FTL Logistics

Procurement & SourcingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience.
8–12+ years in North American transportation sourcing and carrier management at an original equipment manufacturer, automotive company, or large-scale manufacturer, with a track record of independently owning multi-million-dollar truckload categories end-to-end.
Ability to influence Director- and Vice President-level stakeholders, lead cross-functional initiatives without direct authority, and present to executive leadership.
Expert-level knowledge of North American truckload pricing mechanics, including linehaul, fuel surcharges, accessorials, detention, and dedicated fleet cost build-ups, across dry van, flatbed, temperature-controlled, and over-dimensional loads.
Experience designing routing guides, tender waterfalls, and contract-versus-spot coverage strategies, and established executive-level relationships across asset-based, dedicated, brokerage, and cross-border North American carriers, including US-Mexico flows and border drayage operations.
Advanced proficiency in transportation management system data, rating engines, and analytics tools including Excel, SQL, and Power BI.
Deep command of sourcing processes including RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, Master Service Agreements, and supplier scorecards.
Executive-level negotiation and communication skills, and ability to operate autonomously in high-pressure, ambiguous environments.
Fluent in English.
Willingness to travel 25–35% across the US, Canada, and Mexico.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
Lead RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs across US domestic, intra-Canada, intra-Mexico, and cross-border truckload programs; build lane-level rate matrices and award lanes based on total landed cost and service performance.
Own US-Mexico and US-Canada truckload flows in coordination with Trade & Customs, including IMMEX, C-TPAT, FAST, and CARM; lead negotiation of NDAs, SOWs, Master Transportation Agreements, and dedicated fleet agreements.
Deliver annual savings through bid rotations, mode conversions, backhaul programs, trailer-fill improvements, and reduction of expedited and spot freight while building a resilient, multi-sourced supply base.
Set KPI frameworks, lead executive business reviews, own escalations and corrective action plans, and track North American truckload capacity cycles, fuel trends, and regulatory shifts.
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 subject-matter expert and team escalation point.
Own North America sourcing and supplier strategy for Full Truckload transportation; set the multi-year category vision, lead complex truckload bid events, and act as executive-facing commodity owner for North American factories and the service network.
Own a carrier base spanning asset-based fleets, dedicated providers, and brokerage partners, balancing committed capacity against spot exposure to protect cost and service.
Defend awards with a clear basis for contracted versus spot-exposed capacity and the cost and service impact of changes in volume or production plans.
Mentor junior buyers and analysts and influence senior stakeholders across Manufacturing, Finance, and Logistics Operations.

Desired Qualifications

Prior people-leadership experience, direct or matrixed.
Exposure to intermodal conversion analysis.
Hands-on experience with network and bid-optimization tools.
Spanish or French proficiency.
Familiarity with sustainability metrics.
Greenfield plant launch experience.

Category	Supply Chain
Location	Fremont, California
Requisition ID	285696
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<p>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.</p>

Job Responsibilities

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

Job Requirements

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

About the Company

Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Tesla makes electric cars and batteries that store power for homes and utilities, and it develops self-driving software and humanoid robots. In 2023, its Model Y became the first electric vehicle to rank as the world's best-selling car. Buyers order the Model 3 sedan, Model Y SUV, or Cybertruck pickup directly from Tesla instead of through dealers, and they charge on its Supercharger fast-charging network. It also sells Megapack and Powerwall batteries, runs a robotaxi service, and charges drivers a monthly fee for self-driving software that still needs their supervision. Tesla was founded in 2003, with Elon Musk as its lead early investor and a recognized co-founder, and it is based in Austin, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2003

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