Material Planner (Automotive Aftersales)

About Lucid

At Lucid we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucids proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture our award-winning vehicles bring our Compromise Nothing approach to the global automotive market. That means refusing to choose between performance and sustainability design and engineering ambition and Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity we have designed and built vehicles that have redefined their segments combining exceptional range performance design and expansive space in a single experience.

We achieve this through deep vertical integration with design engineering and productionhappening in-houseacross our global offices the world united by a shared commitment to refusing to settle youcanhelpredefinewhatspossible andshape the future of mobility.

The Lucid Service/After-Sales organization is looking to hire a skilled 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 Lucids 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 Youll 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 suppliers 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 to service leadership. 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 Youll Bring

• Bachelors education in Science Engineering Mathematics or Supply Chain. CPIM or APICS training is a plus.
• 2 years experience as Material Planner Buyer or Sourcing Specialist 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.