Supply Chain Manager, Human Rights, Battery Minerals

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Job Category
Supply Chain

Location
PALO ALTO, California

Req. ID
224347

Job Type
Full-time

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What to Expect
Tesla’s mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy. One of the most important parts of our products is the battery. The mining and processing of minerals needed for the battery such as cobalt, nickel, and lithium can have significant impacts on communities and their rights. Respecting human rights in these supply chains is key to Tesla's mission.
We are looking for a Supply Chain Manager to lead our work on human rights and social issues in our battery supply chain.
There is a preference for this role to be based in Palo Alto (USA), but Tesla is open to considering strong candidates based in Austin, Reno (both USA), Berlin (Germany), Amsterdam (Netherlands) or Brussels (Belgium).
What You’ll Do
  • Engage with Tesla's suppliers and Tesla’s procurement team to develop and implement measures related to human rights, worker rights, community engagement, artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM), Indigenous Peoples engagement, and other social topics in Tesla’s cobalt, nickel and lithium supply chains
  • Engage with NGOs, investors, industry groups (such as the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI), Fair Cobalt Alliance (FCA), Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA)), and other external stakeholders on these topics
  • Participate in social audits, review audit reports and monitor the implementation of resulting corrective action plans
  • Review traceability documentation to support supply chain mapping and trade compliance efforts
  • Support the drafting of Tesla's annual Impact Report, Modern Slavery & Child Labor Report, policy updates including the Global Human Rights Policy and the Responsible Sourcing Policy, and responses to customer/investor inquiries
  • Travel to supplier sites to engage with suppliers, NGOs, and local communities
What You’ll Bring
  • 4+ years’ professional experience
  • Degree in Business, Social Sciences, Law, Mining or equivalent experience
  • Strong expertise in human rights, worker rights, community engagement, artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM), and/or Indigenous Peoples engagement
  • Excellent research and presentation skills with strong ability to organize and analyze data from diverse sources to communicate findings and recommendations to executive leadership
  • Willingness to travel internationally independently, up to multiple weeks per quarter, work across multiple time zones such as Europe and Asia with off-hours meetings up to 3 times per week
  • French language skills, knowledge of cobalt, nickel, and/or lithium mining, preferred
  • Knowledge of responsible sourcing standards and frameworks, including the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the OECD Due Diligence Guidance, the Initiative for Responsible Minerals Assurance (IRMA) Standard, and/or the RMI's Responsible Minerals Assurance Process (RMAP)
Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
  • Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • LGBTQ+ care concierge services
  • 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
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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

$72,000 - $264,000/annual salary, depending on level + 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.

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.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.