Maintain consumables bill of materials for Tesla collision centers, including paints, primers, masking tape, sandpaper, polishing compounds, foam, adhesives, and other essential repair chemicals and products for vehicle repair and refinish
Collaborate with engineers, technical teams, specialists, and repair development colleagues to review, test, validate, and implement consumables for global collision operations
Track and evaluate vendor performance using analytics, including vendor scorecards, KPIs, and reporting
Provide technical expertise to the collision field, support teams, and other Tesla groups on consumables in the collision industry
Manage consumables RFPs for new vehicle models, ensuring timelines meet launch schedules, and support sourcing and procurement alignment
Troubleshoot and resolve technical, billing and other issues with consumables suppliers to ensure smooth operations and business alignment
Build and maintain relationships with cross-functional stakeholders, using Tesla project management tools to track timelines and report key information
What You’ll Bring
3+ years of experience in body/paint tech, operations, chemicals, or related fields (collision experience a plus)
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues
Excellent organizational skills, capable of managing multiple projects with attention to detail
Proactive, responsive, and positive with strong interpersonal skills, energy, and urgency
Proficient in written and spoken English, quick to learn new software
Team-oriented with a strong sense of confidentiality
Ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality, obtain Tesla forklift certification if needed, and travel as required