Lucid Motors
manufacturing
MaterialPlanner
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“Material Planner at Lucid Motors. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement. oversee the daily aspects of supply planning, forecasting, and driving strategic projects. Develop and communicate supply requirements to Lucid’s supply base (over 200 Tier 1 suppliers and 6,000+ parts) via MRP to achieve production, inventory, and cost goals”
What You'll Achieve.
achieve production, inventory, and cost goals; Ensure On-Time, In-Full (OTIF) performance; mitigating potential impacts to customers; support production and business planning; minimize costs and obsolescence; enhance OTIF rates; reduce lead times; support new product rollouts
Industry & Context.
Working analytical and problem-solving skills, able to evaluate data and provide clear recommendations; issue resolution; mitigating potential impacts to customers; what-if and scenario planning
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3 years of Material Planning or Supply Chain experience, 2 years of Account Management or Supplier Management experience, Proficient with Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Excel, and Microsoft Office, Working analytical and problem-solving skills, able to evaluate data and provide clear recommendations, Demonstrated supplier operational and relationship management abilities, Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills, Ability to work independently and adapt in a dynamic, fast-paced flexible schedule required, Experience with New Product Introduction, Product Lifecycle Management, BOM, and Supply Chain operations
Nice to Have
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, or equivalent combination of education and experience, CPIM or APIC training, automotive or volume manufacturing environment preferred, Knowledge of MRP, SAP experience, with a solid understand of discrete manufacturing, bills of material, product lifecycle management, procure to pay processes and supply chain operations, Mandarin or Spanish Speaking
What You'll Do.
oversee the daily aspects of supply planning
and driving strategic projects
Develop and communicate supply requirements to Lucid’s supply base (over 200 Tier 1 suppliers and 6
000+ parts) via MRP to achieve production
Establish and maintain operational partnerships with suppliers
serving as the primary contact for delivery status and issue resolution
In-Full (OTIF) performance through close collaboration with the supplier base
Proactively communicate material-related issues and shipment status across all levels of the organization
mitigating potential impacts to customers
Provide clear-to-build status
and analyses to support production and business planning
Support organizational decision-making with what-if and scenario planning using data-driven approaches
Optimize inventory and service levels through analytical management of system parameters to minimize costs and obsolescence
Monitor and track metrics for assigned activities
lead meetings on shortages and supplier constraints
and handle other assignments as needed
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work cross-functionally with teams such as Purchasing, NPI, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, and Logistics; Establish and maintain operational partnerships with suppliers, serving as the primary contact for delivery status and issue resolution; Proactively communicate material-related issues and shipment status across all levels of the organization
Communication Scope
Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Process & Methodology
driving strategic projects, Lead and participate in improvement projects to enhance OTIF rates, reduce lead times, and support new product rollouts
Full Job Description
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. Lucid Motors is seeking a motivated and experienced Material Planner for our manufacturing organization. This role will oversee the daily aspects of supply planning, forecasting, and driving strategic projects for this critical role. Candidates should be highly analytical, detail-oriented and can build strong relationships to set the foundational processes to ensure the highest customer experience. You Will: Develop and communicate supply requirements to Lucid’s supply base (over 200 Tier 1 suppliers and 6,000+ parts) via MRP to achieve production, inventory, and cost goals. Establish and maintain strong operational partnerships with suppliers, serving as the primary contact for delivery status and issue resolution. Ensure On-Time, In-Full (OTIF) performance through close collaboration with the supplier base. Work cross-functionally with teams such as Purchasing, NPI, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, and Logistics. Proactively communicate material-related issues and shipment status across all levels of the organization, mitigating potential impacts to cust
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