Material Planning ManagerNew at Lucid Motors
King, North Carolina, USA -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Nov, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Aug, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Lean Principles, Manufacturing, Data Governance, Winshuttle, Components, Membership, Materials, Six Sigma

Industry

Logistics/Procurement

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.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

To ensure that strategic material planning processes are in place to enable operational and production continuity. Takes a coordinating lead, working closely with internal and external parties to ensure supply of materials is in place to satisfy production requirements. Able to deliver efficient, effective and flexible solutions to meet production requirements.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • Experience with SAP S/4HANA, MDG (Master Data Governance), or Winshuttle.
  • Certification in data management or SAP-related areas (e.g., SAP Certified Application Associate).
  • Knowledge of lean principles or Six Sigma is a plus.
  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business, or a related field. Master’s degree is a plus.
  • Significant experience of working in a materials planning role and managing the smooth supply of materials in line with production requirements and budget, ideally within automotive or manufacturing
  • Proven people management skill set
  • Expert knowledge and understanding of a variety of manufacturing and automotive processes and components and of supply chain management
  • Experience in handling supplier relationships
  • Strong IT systems knowledge and skills including advanced Excel skills
  • Good working knowledge and experience of using Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems or similar
  • Experience of delivering results through cross-functional working
  • Knowledge of lean techniques may be advantageous
  • Membership of an appropriate professional body would be advantageous
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Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage the material planning team to ensure timely and accurate planning of raw materials, components, and subassemblies.
  • Develop and maintain material requirements planning (MRP) strategies in SAP or other ERP systems.
  • Collaborate with procurement and suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and resolve material shortages or delays.
  • Analyze demand forecasts, production schedules, and inventory levels to create optimized material plans.
  • Monitor and manage inventory levels, safety stock, and obsolescence to achieve inventory targets and avoid stockouts.
  • Drive continuous improvement in planning processes, tools, and KPIs (e.g., OTIF, inventory turns, days of supply).
  • Support new product launches and engineering changes by ensuring material readiness and supply continuity.
  • Lead cross-functional meetings with procurement, production, quality, and logistics to ensure alignment on material flow and priorities.
  • Establish and report on key metrics related to material planning performance.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and internal controls related to materials management.
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