<div>About LucidAt Lucid, we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucid’s proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture, our award-winning vehicles bring our “Compromise Nothing™” approach to the global automotive market. That means refusing to choose between performance and sustainability, design and engineering, ambition and integrity. In Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity, we have designed and built vehicles that have redefined their segments, combining exceptional range, performance, design, and expansive space in a single experience. We achieve this through deep vertical integration, with design, engineering, and production happening in-house across our global offices and manufacturing facilities. Our teams come from industries around the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence. By refusing to settle, you can help redefine what’s possible and shape the future of mobility.</div><div> </div><div>About the Team Lucid’s Material Planning team plays a critical role in keeping manufacturing operations aligned to production demand, supplier readiness, inventory health, and customer delivery expectations. The team partners closely with Purchasing, NPI, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, and Logistics to ensure the right materials are available at the right time across a complex supply base. What makes this team unique is the scale and pace of its work, supporting thousands of parts and hundreds of suppliers while using data-driven planning, cross-functional problem solving, and supplier engagement to protect production continuity. About the Role The Material Planner is an experienced individual contributor role within Lucid’s manufacturing organization and reports to a supply chain or material planning leader. This role exists to strengthen production readiness by improving supply planning, supplier communication, inventory visibility, and material issue resolution across a high-volume manufacturing environment. In the first 12 months, this person will own material coverage for assigned commodities or suppliers, improve clear-to-build visibility, support shortage mitigation, and help reduce disruptions tied to supplier constraints, lead times, and inventory gaps. Success will be measured through reliable material availability, improved OTIF performance, timely escalation of risks, accurate planning inputs, and stronger cross-functional alignment. A strong candidate will gain hands-on ownership of planning decisions in an advanced EV manufacturing environment, working at the intersection of supplier operations, production execution, and new product readiness at meaningful scale. What You Own <ul><li>Supply Planning: Develop and communicate material requirements to Lucid’s supplier base through MRP to support production, inventory, and cost objectives. </li></ul><ul><li>Supplier Execution: Own day-to-day supplier follow-up for assigned parts and make timely escalation decisions to protect delivery commitments and production continuity. </li></ul><ul><li>Material Readiness: Provide clear-to-build status, material coverage analysis, run-out reporting, and risk visibility so manufacturing and business teams can make informed decisions. </li></ul><ul><li>Cross-Functional Alignment: Partner with Purchasing, NPI, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, and Logistics to resolve material constraints and align supply plans to operational priorities. </li></ul><ul><li>Inventory Optimization: Manage planning parameters and inventory signals to balance service levels, cost, excess inventory, and obsolescence risk. </li></ul><ul><li>Scenario Planning: Use data, what-if analysis, and planning models to recommend actions when demand, supplier performance, or production schedules change. </li></ul><ul><li>Continuous Improvement: Lead or support projects that improve OTIF performance, reduce lead times, strengthen shortage management, and support new product rollouts. </li></ul>What You Bring <ul><li>High school diploma or GED. </li></ul><ul><li>6 years of material planning, supply chain, production planning, or related experience. </li></ul><ul><li>2 years of account management, supplier management, or supplier operations experience. </li></ul><ul><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or similar planning and reporting tools. </li></ul><ul><li>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. </li></ul>Preferred Qualifications <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, operations, business, engineering, or a related field. </li></ul><ul><li>CPIM, APICS, or related supply chain training or certification. </li></ul><ul><li>Experience in an automotive, EV, or high-volume manufacturing environment. </li></ul><ul><li>Knowledge of MRP processes, SAP, discrete manufacturing, bills of material, product lifecycle management, procure-to-pay processes, and supply chain operations. </li></ul><ul><li>Mandarin or Spanish language skills. </li></ul>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. <ul><li>Standing and Walking: Ability to stand and walk as needed in a manufacturing or warehouse environment. </li></ul><ul><li>Manual Dexterity: Frequent use of a computer, keyboard, and standard office tools to analyze data, update systems, and communicate across teams. </li></ul><ul><li>Reaching and Bending: Ability to access materials, documents, workstations, or production areas as needed to support planning and issue resolution. </li></ul><ul><li>PPE Expectations: Must wear required PPE when entering designated manufacturing, warehouse, or production areas in accordance with company safety standards. </li></ul>Work Requirement This role is fully onsite at Lucid’s Phoenix manufacturing location. Daily in-person presence is required. </div><div> </div><div>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.</div><div><div>Compensation &amp; Benefits: Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitive <a href="https://mylucidbenefits.com/">benefits package</a> 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 <a href="mailto:TA-Operations@lucidmotors.com">TA-Operations &lt;@&gt; lucidmotors.com</a>. 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.Candidate Data Privacy: By submitting your application, you understand and agree that your personal data will be processed in accordance with our <a href="https://lucidmotors.com/media/document/candidate-privacy-notice.pdf">Candidate Privacy Notice</a>. To all recruitment agencies: Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Lucid Motors. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.  </div></div>

Lucid Motors sets out to create a car that elevates the human experience and transcends the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. A car that is intuitive, liberating, and designed for all the ways people get around. Lucid Motors plans to lead in this new era of mobility by returning to the fundamentals of great design &ndash; where every decision we make is in service of the individual. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own path.

Material Planner

<div>About LucidAt Lucid, we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucid’s proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture, our award-winning vehicles bring our “Compromise Nothing™” approach to the global automotive market. That means refusing to choose between performance and sustainability, design and engineering, ambition and integrity. In Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity, we have designed and built vehicles that have redefined their segments, combining exceptional range, performance, design, and expansive space in a single experience. We achieve this through deep vertical integration, with design, engineering, and production happening in-house across our global offices and manufacturing facilities. Our teams come from industries around the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence. By refusing to settle, you can help redefine what’s possible and shape the future of mobility.</div><div> </div><div>About the Team Lucid’s Material Planning team plays a critical role in keeping manufacturing operations aligned to production demand, supplier readiness, inventory health, and customer delivery expectations. The team partners closely with Purchasing, NPI, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, and Logistics to ensure the right materials are available at the right time across a complex supply base. What makes this team unique is the scale and pace of its work, supporting thousands of parts and hundreds of suppliers while using data-driven planning, cross-functional problem solving, and supplier engagement to protect production continuity. About the Role The Material Planner is an experienced individual contributor role within Lucid’s manufacturing organization and reports to a supply chain or material planning leader. This role exists to strengthen production readiness by improving supply planning, supplier communication, inventory visibility, and material issue resolution across a high-volume manufacturing environment. In the first 12 months, this person will own material coverage for assigned commodities or suppliers, improve clear-to-build visibility, support shortage mitigation, and help reduce disruptions tied to supplier constraints, lead times, and inventory gaps. Success will be measured through reliable material availability, improved OTIF performance, timely escalation of risks, accurate planning inputs, and stronger cross-functional alignment. A strong candidate will gain hands-on ownership of planning decisions in an advanced EV manufacturing environment, working at the intersection of supplier operations, production execution, and new product readiness at meaningful scale. What You Own <ul><li>Supply Planning: Develop and communicate material requirements to Lucid’s supplier base through MRP to support production, inventory, and cost objectives. </li></ul><ul><li>Supplier Execution: Own day-to-day supplier follow-up for assigned parts and make timely escalation decisions to protect delivery commitments and production continuity. </li></ul><ul><li>Material Readiness: Provide clear-to-build status, material coverage analysis, run-out reporting, and risk visibility so manufacturing and business teams can make informed decisions. </li></ul><ul><li>Cross-Functional Alignment: Partner with Purchasing, NPI, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, and Logistics to resolve material constraints and align supply plans to operational priorities. </li></ul><ul><li>Inventory Optimization: Manage planning parameters and inventory signals to balance service levels, cost, excess inventory, and obsolescence risk. </li></ul><ul><li>Scenario Planning: Use data, what-if analysis, and planning models to recommend actions when demand, supplier performance, or production schedules change. </li></ul><ul><li>Continuous Improvement: Lead or support projects that improve OTIF performance, reduce lead times, strengthen shortage management, and support new product rollouts. </li></ul>What You Bring <ul><li>High school diploma or GED. </li></ul><ul><li>6 years of material planning, supply chain, production planning, or related experience. </li></ul><ul><li>2 years of account management, supplier management, or supplier operations experience. </li></ul><ul><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or similar planning and reporting tools. </li></ul><ul><li>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. </li></ul>Preferred Qualifications <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, operations, business, engineering, or a related field. </li></ul><ul><li>CPIM, APICS, or related supply chain training or certification. </li></ul><ul><li>Experience in an automotive, EV, or high-volume manufacturing environment. </li></ul><ul><li>Knowledge of MRP processes, SAP, discrete manufacturing, bills of material, product lifecycle management, procure-to-pay processes, and supply chain operations. </li></ul><ul><li>Mandarin or Spanish language skills. </li></ul>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. <ul><li>Standing and Walking: Ability to stand and walk as needed in a manufacturing or warehouse environment. </li></ul><ul><li>Manual Dexterity: Frequent use of a computer, keyboard, and standard office tools to analyze data, update systems, and communicate across teams. </li></ul><ul><li>Reaching and Bending: Ability to access materials, documents, workstations, or production areas as needed to support planning and issue resolution. </li></ul><ul><li>PPE Expectations: Must wear required PPE when entering designated manufacturing, warehouse, or production areas in accordance with company safety standards. </li></ul>Work Requirement This role is fully onsite at Lucid’s Phoenix manufacturing location. Daily in-person presence is required. </div><div> </div><div>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.</div><div><div>Compensation &amp; Benefits: Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitive <a href="https://mylucidbenefits.com/">benefits package</a> 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 <a href="mailto:TA-Operations@lucidmotors.com">TA-Operations &lt;@&gt; lucidmotors.com</a>. 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.Candidate Data Privacy: By submitting your application, you understand and agree that your personal data will be processed in accordance with our <a href="https://lucidmotors.com/media/document/candidate-privacy-notice.pdf">Candidate Privacy Notice</a>. To all recruitment agencies: Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Lucid Motors. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.  </div></div>

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