Material Planner

About Lucid

Role Overview

Responsibilities

• Lead the production control team in planning, scheduling, and coordinating manufacturing activities to meet customer requirements.
• Develop and implement production control strategies to improve workflow efficiency and inventory accuracy.
• Manage Master Production Schedule (MPS), capacity planning, and shop floor scheduling in alignment with sales forecasts and inventory targets.
• Collaborate closely with procurement, logistics, quality assurance, and engineering to ensure smooth operations.
• Monitor and analyze production performance metrics such as on-time delivery, production lead time, and inventory turns; drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of ERP/MRP systems and production data.
• Identify bottlenecks or potential delays and proactively implement corrective actions.
• Lead cross-functional meetings to review production status, forecast changes, and operational challenges.
• Oversee raw material and component inventory levels to support production without overstocking.
• Support new product introductions and engineering changes from a planning and control perspective.
• Monitor and ensure accurate material schedules to get the right materials on site at the right time.
• Ensure the function operates in accordance with health, safety and environmental policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of progressive experience in logistics, distribution, or supply chain operations.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and project management abilities.
• Deep understanding of end-to-end manufacturing, logistics, transportation, warehousing, shipping, sales and vehicle dealership systems/processes.
• Strong acumen for overall production cost management and maximizing plant revenue.

Compensation & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays; paid sick leave; and a 401(k) retirement plan.
• Hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid time off; salaried/exempt employees accrue up to 160 hours.
• Eligible employees may participate in Lucid's equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program.

Application Notes

• All applications must be submitted through the Lucid Motors Careers website.
• Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes.