Material Planning Manager

Lucid Motors • Phoenix, AZ

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Lucid is seeking a Manager, Material Planning to lead the Material Planning team at its manufacturing facility in Casa Grande, AZ or Phoenix, AZ. The role reports to a senior supply chain or materials leadership manager and ensures production build requirements are supported through material availability, supplier execution, and disciplined MRP processes. The manager will address gaps in supplier performance, material readiness, inventory accuracy, and cross-functional escalation management as Lucid scales production. In the first 12 months, the leader will own improvements in On-Time, In-Full performance, supplier delivery metrics, team operating standards, and communication routines that provide clear visibility to material risk. The role leads material planning across luxury electric vehicle production, global supply continuity, and high-volume manufacturing execution.

The Material Planning team works closely with Purchasing, Logistics, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, and a global supplier network to protect production continuity and improve supplier delivery performance. It supports daily production execution, long-term supply readiness, and cross-functional decisions across more than 200 Tier 1 suppliers and thousands of parts and components.

This role is fully onsite at Lucid’s manufacturing facility in Casa Grande, AZ or Phoenix, AZ, and requires daily in-person presence. The work may involve standing, walking, sitting, using a computer, attending meetings in office and production environments, and wearing required PPE in designated manufacturing areas.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree plus 5 or more years of relevant experience, or 9 or more years of equivalent direct experience in a related field.
• 8 years of material planning experience in an automotive or high-volume manufacturing environment.
• 5 years of people leadership or management experience.
• Deep understanding of MRP processes, supplier delivery management, and production material readiness.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to perform essential duties, including understanding work instructions, safety procedures, and job-related communications.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Experience with automotive manufacturing processes, PPAP, product launches, and quality principles.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SAP, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent program management tools.
• Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving, and supplier relationship management skills.
• Experience developing supplier performance metrics and leading cross-functional improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Material Planning team to ensure parts and materials needed for serial production are available in full and on time.
• Own MRP operating discipline and ensure production build requirements are accurately communicated to the global supplier network.
• Drive supplier issue resolution and delivery recovery plans to improve On-Time, In-Full performance across critical materials.
• Partner with Purchasing, Logistics, Manufacturing, and Supplier Quality to resolve material constraints and protect production continuity.
• Use data to create clear, accurate communications that help leadership understand risk, progress, and required decisions.
• Develop and implement projects to improve OTIF, reduce inventory levels, shorten lead times, and strengthen material planning processes.
• Build and develop a high-performing team with clear expectations, accountability, and a commitment to operational excellence.
• Own improvements in supplier delivery metrics, team operating standards, and communication routines that provide visibility to material risk.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life coverage
• Disability coverage
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Eligible employees may participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager