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Lucid Motors

Material Planning Manager

Lucid Motors, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003

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Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility

At Lucid, we set out to introduce the most captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. Vehicles that are intuitive, liberating, and designed for the future of mobility.

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. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own experience.

Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we’re providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, then this is the right place for you.

We are currently seeking a Manager to lead the Material Planning team. The Manager is based at Lucid’s manufacturing facility in Casa Grande, AZ (or Phoenix, AZ) and is primarily responsible for ensuring all parts & materials required to support the serial production requirements of Lucid are available in-full and on-time.

You Will

Lead a team of Material Planners in operating the MRP system and communicating Lucid’s production build requirements to a global network of over 200 Tier 1 suppliers and over 3,000 parts & components

Manage the supplier base closely by resolving issues to ensure On-Time, In-Full (OTIF) performance is achieved

Work collaboratively and closely with a wide cross‑functional team – Purchasing, Logistics, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality

Using data – create clear & accurate communications to executive management and the broader business

Develop and implement improvement projects that deliver benefits to the organization (e.g., increasing OTIF, reducing inventory levels, reducing lead times, etc.)

Develop and implement metrics for supplier delivery performance

Work closely with Purchasing Global Supply Managers to develop action plans to improve supplier performance and feedback into future purchasing strategies

Establish & continually develop a strong team that strives for excellence

You Bring

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or Engineering (not required)

10+ years of Material Planning in an automotive or volume manufacturing environment

5 years of management/people leadership experience

A deep understanding and knowledge of MRP processes

Understanding of automotive manufacturing processes and PPAP process

Product launch experience

Understanding of quality principles, product development processes, and data analysis; ability to demonstrate teamwork to resolve problems and a thought process to drive successful solutions

Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills

Passion for results, strategy, and hands‑on execution

Creative, calculated risk‑taker with the ability to manage difficult suppliers and resolve disputes while preserving relationships with suppliers and internal staff

Microsoft Project, Smartsheets, or equivalent program management software

Strong written and verbal skills

Highly proficient in Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Word, SAP

Ability to mitigate unforeseen problems creatively and effectively

Additional Compensation and Benefits Lucid offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401(k). The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing such programs. (Cash or equity incentive awards, if any, will depend on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and company performance.)

To all recruitment agencies Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other Lucid Motors employees. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Equal Employment Opportunity At Lucid, we don’t just welcome diversity – we celebrate it! Lucid Motors 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 and regulations.

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