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.

The Lucid Service/After-Sales organization is looking to hire a skilled Senior Material Planner to ensure service parts, sub-assemblies and accessories are delivered to Lucid Service Parts Distribution Centers to support our service needs at optimal efficiency. This individual must fully understand Lucid’s supply chain and service operations, as well as be an expert on their assigned product or commodities. They will deploy inventory strategies, be responsible for product change and associated material planning implications, manage and solve exceptions, and drive supplier execution.

This role involves daily management of supply and constraints, status reporting and escalation, supplier engagement and the relentless pursuit of operational excellence and continuous improvement. The Material Planner role requires global cross-functional engagement within Lucid and across the extended supply chain.

What You’ll Do

• Manage the planning and ordering of service parts, sub-assemblies and accessories. Create and deploy material supply requirements to internal and external supply base to support Lucid Service and After-Sales organization.
• Build and maintain operational partnerships with assigned suppliers. Act as the primary interface with suppliers and Lucid logistics/distribution on delivery status, issues and resolution. Escalate to commercial or technical partners when required (GSM, Accounts Payable, Quality, Engineering, etc.).
• Collaborate with Demand Planner to ensure demand from all sources - Lucid Service Centers, Body Shops, eCommerce, Vehicle Delivery, Engineering, Marketing and International Markets - are supported appropriately.
• Apply analytics and supply chain expertise to manage system parameters and meet target inventory and service level goals while minimizing costs and obsolescence.
• Coordinate supplier’s ramp up and down for new product launches, ensuring suppliers deliver shipments needed to support service/vehicle delivery targets.
• Deliver material coverage, run-out reports and other analyses as needed. Provide data-driven decision support to the broader organization through what-if and scenario planning (as examples).
• Manage engineering changes to minimize obsolete inventory and ensure continuous supply.
• Identify and lead process improvement projects related to execution and planned growth for our new product launches, including understanding BOM structures related to forecasting.
• Work closely with the GSM team to improve supplier performance and provide guidance into future purchasing strategies.
• Partner with IT and other business stakeholders on planning process and system improvements.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelors’ education in Science, Engineering or Supply Chain. CPIM or APICS training is a plus.
• 3-5 years’ experience as Material Planner in a manufacturing-based industry.
• Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP operations with a deep understanding of New Product Introduction, Product Lifecycle Management and Supply Chain operations.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, etc.
• Demonstrated skills in supplier operational and relationship management.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to analyze data to enable operational decision-making or present clear recommendations to leadership.
• Exceptional ability to interface and collaborate effectively with individuals, groups, and suppliers.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work in an extremely fast-paced environment.
• Ability to write, speak and present effectively and persuasively.
• Passion to continuously develop, improve, and maintain processes.
• Relocation is not authorized for this role

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.

Salary Range: The compensation range for this position is specific to the locations listed below and is the range Lucid reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; and other relevant business and organizational factors.

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.)

Base Pay Range (Annual)

$81,600—$112,000 USD

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