Material Planning Manager

Lucid Motors • Phoenix, AZ

6d • 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. During the first 12 months, the role will lead improvements to On-Time, In-Full performance, supplier delivery metrics, team operating standards, and communication routines that provide clear visibility into material risks. The position works at the intersection of luxury electric vehicle production, global supply continuity, and high-volume manufacturing execution. Daily in-person presence is required, and the role is fully onsite at Lucid’s manufacturing facility in Casa Grande, AZ or Phoenix, AZ.

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 the 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 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 communicate risk, progress, and required decisions clearly and accurately to leadership.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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