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.

We are seeking a world class Staff Supply Chain Operations Manager. You will manage assigned Direct Material Supply Chain Operations across all Lucid Vehicle Programs and are the key internal interface with Engineering, Finance, Logistics, Quality, and Manufacturing to deliver world class products on time with right cost, quality, and sustainability. You will establish and implement best global supply chain practices, support cross-functional teams during the development and industrialization phases, and drive optimal supply chain operations during the product life cycle.

You Will:

• Optimize assigned commodity’s supply chain operations and network suitable for Lucid production for short-term and long-term.
• Assess, plan, establish, and implement strategic initiatives for Lucid production expansions and future scalability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to ensure material readiness for Lucid production and suppliers’ material/supply chain readiness, manage overall Clear-To-Build, and implement best practice upstream material readiness/pipeline without expediting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify, evaluate, and negotiate with potential suppliers with right qualifications and core competencies to meet Lucid’s vehicle/commodity specifications, commercial requirements, and standards.
• Collaborate with material planning, logistics, and manufacturing to ensure no Lucid production interruptions due to part shortages.
• Help, support, and coordinate Engineering Change Requests implementation for the assigned commodity while synchronizing with vehicle level associated changes if applicable.
• Travel 10-25% to visit Lucid AMP-1/2 and suppliers to perform business and support various supplier performance related matters such as industrialization, operations, and cost optimization.

You Bring:

• Ownership and One-Team Mindset
• Bachelor’s degree in technical, supply chain or finance discipline - MBA preferred but not required.
• 10+ years of working experience in Procurement or Supply Chain Operations
• Enthusiasm and curiosity for understanding the in-scope manufacturing processes for assigned Interior commodities.
• Product launch experience preferred with a high emphasis on knowledge of quality principles, product development processes, and data analysis.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with a team-first mindset that creates a vibrant, cohesive environment to help resolve problems, cascade best practices and deliver optimal results.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. Passion for results, strategy, and sense of ownership that leads to effective hand-on execution.
• Creative, calculated risk taker with the ability to manage complex suppliers, mitigate unforeseen problems and resolve disputes while preserving relationships with suppliers and internal staff.
• Strong written and verbal skills as well as organizational and program management capabilities
• Proficient in Excel, Project, Power Point, Word, ERP (SAP)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in a relevant field
• Experience with complex analysis and data analytics in supply chain context
• In-depth understanding of automotive Interior market dynamics and pricing mechanisms
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and make strategic decisions
• Creative problem-solver with calculated risk-taking ability
• Experience in supplier relationship management and dispute resolution
• Knowledge of automotive industry trends and emerging technologies in Interior components
• Cost engineering experience and start-up working experience are plus

Important:

• Role is full-time onsite Monday-Friday in our Southfield Michigan location and does not offer a remote or hybrid option.
• This role may be required to work in alignment with our west coast office hours, 10:30 am - 7:30 pm EST in office.

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.

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