Material Planning Manager

Lucid Motors•Phoenix, AZ

11d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
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

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or Engineering but not required

Responsibilities

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

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.

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