Material Planning Manager

The role

The Manager, Material Planning will lead the Material Planning team to ensure parts and materials are available for serial production. This role focuses on MRP discipline, supplier execution, and cross-functional alignment to protect production continuity.

What you will do

• Lead the Material Planning team to ensure parts and materials are available in full and on time.
• Own MRP operating discipline and communicate production build requirements to a global supplier network.
• Drive supplier issue resolution and delivery recovery plans.
• Partner with Purchasing, Logistics, Manufacturing, and Supplier Quality to resolve material constraints.
• Use data to create communications for leadership regarding risk and progress.
• Develop and implement projects to improve OTIF, reduce inventory, and shorten lead times.
• Build and develop a high-performing team.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s + 5+ years of relevant experience, or 9+ years of equivalent direct experience in a related field.
• 8 years of material planning experience in an automotive or high-volume manufacturing environment.
• 5 years of people leadership or management experience.
• Deep understanding of MRP processes, supplier delivery management, and production material readiness.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to perform the essential duties of the position.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, use a computer, attend meetings in office and production environments, and wear required PPE.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Experience with automotive manufacturing processes, PPAP, product launches, and quality principles.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SAP, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent program management tools.
• Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving, and supplier relationship management skills.
• Experience developing supplier performance metrics and leading cross-functional improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability coverage
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid time off
• Salaried/exempt employee accrue up to 160 hours paid time off
• Eligible employees may also participate in Lucid’s equity program
• Eligible employees may also participate in a discretionary annual cash incentive program

About the company

Lucid creates mobility experiences through proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture. The company uses deep vertical integration with design, engineering, and production happening in-house.