Sr. Material Planner
Role Overview
The Senior Material Planner is a senior-level individual contributor role reporting to the Material Planning Manager.
This role exists to strengthen material readiness, supplier execution, and production support as Lucid continues to scale operations in Arizona.
In the first 12 months, this person will own material planning performance for assigned suppliers and parts, improve visibility to supply risks, drive resolution of shortages, and support clear-to-build readiness for production and launches.
Success will be measured by improved on-time, in-full delivery performance, accurate material coverage, effective supplier follow-up, reduced production disruption, and clear communication of risks and recovery plans.
A strong candidate will gain direct ownership of high-impact planning decisions in a complex EV manufacturing environment, with exposure to cross-functional launch activity, supplier performance management, and executive-level operational visibility that may not be available in a comparable planning role.
Key Skills for This Role
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What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related field with 5 years of material planning experience OR High school diploma/GED with 9 years of direct material planning experience
- 2 years of account management or supplier management experience in automotive, manufacturing, or a comparable high-volume production environment.
- Strong working knowledge of MRP processes, SAP, production planning, inventory control, and supply chain operations.
- Ability to analyze production schedule issues, material coverage, supplier constraints, and inventory risks, then present clear recommendations to leadership.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to perform the essential duties of the position, including understanding work instructions, safety procedures, and job-related communications.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field.
- CPIM, APICS, or comparable supply chain certification.
- Experience supporting new product introduction, launch readiness, supplier scorecards, or supplier performance improvement initiatives.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Excel, and Microsoft Office tools.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Physical Requirements
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to perform the essential duties of the position, including understanding work instructions, safety procedures, and job-related communications.
- Ability to sit, stand, and walk as needed in an office and manufacturing environment.
- Ability to use a computer, keyboard, phone, and standard office equipment for extended periods.
- Ability to visit production, warehouse, or supplier-related areas as required and wear required PPE in accordance with company safety standards.
- Work Requirement
- This role is fully onsite in Arizona. Daily in-person presence is required.
- At Lucid, we don’t just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.
- Compensation & Benefits: Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including 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, and salaried/exempt employee accrue up to 160 hours paid time off. Eligible employees may also participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program. Incentive and equity awards, if applicable, are determined based on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results, in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.
- Equal Opportunity: At Lucid, we believe diversity strengthens everything we build. Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws and regulations.
- Accessibility: Lucid Motors is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need any accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at TA-Operations <@> lucidmotors.com. This email address is designated solely for accommodation requests and is not monitored for job applications or resume submissions. To be considered for employment, all applications must be submitted through the Lucid Motors Careers website.
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