Material Planner

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Lucid Motors is seeking a motivated and experience Material Planner for the Service organization.   This role will oversee the daily aspects of supply planning, forecasting and driving strategic projects for this new but critical role.  A successful Material Planner is highly analytical, detail-oriented and can build strong relationships to set the foundational processes to ensure the highest customer experience.

The Role

• Oversee the planning and ordering of time-critical materials to support Lucid’s Service (After-Sales) organization
• Efficiently utilize MRP and maintain data attributes to ensure accurate demand signals (i.e. lead times, MOQ’s, lot size, safety stock) while identifying and resolving system issues
• Identify key forecasting dependencies and complex trends for the service environments when historical data metrics are limited
• Coordinate with Suppliers and Warehouse team to resolve shipment discrepancies
• Identify and lead process improvement projects related to execution and planned growth for our new product launches; including understanding BOM structures related to forecasting
• Maintaining optimal inventory levels while minimizing freight cost
• Work closely with the supplier base by resolving issues to ensure On-Time, In-Full (OTIF) performance is achieved with all the proper documentation
• Using data to continuously improve efficiencies and to create clear communications for leadership
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including but not limited to Purchasing, Distribution/Logistics, Engineering, NPI, etc.
• Work closely with the Procurement team to improve supplier performance and provide guidance into future purchasing strategies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3+ years of experience in Material Planning in an automotive or manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of ERP operations with focus on MRP and EDI processes
• Experience in New Product Introduction, Product Lifecycle Management and BOM and Supply Chain operations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Passion to continuously develop, improve, and maintain processes
• Exceptional ability to interface and collaborate effectively with individuals, groups, and suppliers
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, etc.

Be part of something amazing
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.
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