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Lucid Motors

Material Planner

Lucid Motors, Casa Grande, Arizona, United States, 85230

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Overview

Lucid Motors is seeking a motivated and experienced Material Planner for our manufacturing organization. This role will oversee the daily aspects of supply planning, forecasting, and driving strategic projects for this critical role. Candidates should be highly analytical, detail-oriented and can build strong relationships to set the foundational processes to ensure the highest customer experience. Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility, Lucid aims to introduce captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience. We plan to lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the fundamentals of great design – where every decision we make is in service of the individual and environment. Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we’re offering a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. Responsibilities

Create and deploy supply requirements to Lucid’s supply base (over 200 Tier 1 suppliers and over 6,000 parts & components) via MRP to achieve production, inventory, and cost objectives Build and maintain operational partnerships with assigned suppliers. Act as the primary interface with suppliers on delivery status, challenges, and resolution Work closely with the supplier base to ensure On-Time, In-Full (OTIF) performance Collaboratively work with a wide cross-functional team – Purchasing, NPI, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, Logistics, etc. Proactively communicate with all levels of the organization on material related issues including shipments between suppliers/plants while mitigating potential impacts to internal and external customers Deliver clear-to-build status, material coverage, run-out reports and other analyses to plan production and business targets Provide data-driven decision support to the broader organization through what-if and scenario planning Apply analytics and supply chain expertise to manage system parameters and meet target inventory and service level goals while minimizing cost and obsolescence Collaborate with Purchasing Global Supply team to improve supplier performance and score cards Support new product roll out by assisting in establishing the supply chain effectivity date Participate and lead improvement projects that deliver benefits to the organization (e.g., increasing OTIF, reducing lead times) Review inventory levels and issues/modifies orders for stock replenishment using best practices for inventory reduction and optimization Track metrics on assigned activities to drive results and continuous improvements Lead meetings related to part shortages, supplier constraints, internal and external planning, and supplier metrics Handle other projects or assignments as needed Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED 3 years of Material Planning or Supply Chain experience 2 years of Account Management/Supplier Management experience Proficiently analyze, evaluate, and respond to issues that may threaten the manufacturing schedule Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to present clear recommendations to leadership Demonstrated supplier operational and relationship management Diplomacy and cooperative style to positively influence others Effective written, spoken, and presentation skills Ability to work independently on multiple tasks in a dynamic, fast-paced environment Proficient in Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Excel and Microsoft Office Ability to develop data-driven results, lead meetings, and create PowerPoint presentations Flexibility in work schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed Experience in New Product Introduction, Product Lifecycle Management and BOM and Supply Chain operations Passion to continuously develop, improve, and maintain processes Exceptional ability to interface and collaborate with individuals, groups, and suppliers Preferred

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, or equivalent CPIM or APICS training Automotive or volume manufacturing environment preferred Knowledge of MRP processes; SAP experience; understanding of discrete manufacturing, BOM, PLM, procure-to-pay and supply chain operations Additional Information

Lucid embraces diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable state or federal laws. Additional Compensation and Benefits: Lucid offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401k. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing such programs.

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