Lucid motors

Material Planning Manager

Phoenix, AZ Full Time
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 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. For example – 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 but 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 in automotive manufacturing processes and an understanding of the PPAP process
  • Product launch experience
  • Understanding of quality principles, product development processes, and data analysis. Able to show 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, Power Point, Word, SAP
  • Ability to mitigate unforeseen problems creatively and effectively
 
 
 
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.

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 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.)

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