Assistant Manager, Production Planning & Control

Lucid Motors; King Abdullah Economic City; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electric vehicle manufacturer is looking for a Deputy Manager in Production Planning & Control in King Abdullah Economic City, Saudi Arabia. The role involves leading production control, developing efficiency strategies, and managing logistics and inventory. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Supply Chain Management and 7-10 years of experience in logistics. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered, including medical and equity programs.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Vacation benefits

401(k) plan

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of progressive experience in logistics, distribution, or supply chain operations.
• At least 2-3 years in a supervisory or team lead role within logistics.
• Experience managing large teams within complex distribution networks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production control team to meet customer requirements.
• Develop and implement production control strategies for efficiency.
• Manage Master Production Schedule and capacity planning.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Data-driven decision making

Team building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business

Job description

Deputy Manager – Production Planning & Control

Lucid is leading the future of luxury electric and mobility. We introduce 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.

The Deputy Manager – Production Planning & Control drives effective coordination between sales, manufacturing, logistics, finance, procurement, and government affairs. They carefully develop strategic production plans and forecasts to satisfy Lucid customers, maximize plant asset utilization and revenue, balance local governmental labor law requirements, and ensure zero downtime and loss of production capacity.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production control team in planning, scheduling, and coordinating manufacturing activities to meet customer requirements.
• Develop and implement production control strategies to improve workflow efficiency and inventory accuracy.
• Manage Master Production Schedule (MPS), capacity planning, and shop floor scheduling in alignment with sales forecasts and inventory targets.
• Collaborate closely with procurement, logistics, quality assurance, and engineering to ensure smooth operations.
• Monitor and analyze production performance metrics (KPIs) such as on-time delivery, production lead time, and inventory turns; drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of ERP/MRP systems and production data.
• Identify bottlenecks or potential delays and proactively implement corrective actions.
• Lead cross‑functional meetings to review production status, forecast changes, and operational challenges.
• Oversee raw material and component inventory levels to support production without overstocking.
• Support new product introductions and engineering changes from a planning and control perspective.
• Meet agreed objectives and deliver best practice results, added value, and continuous improvements.
• Monitor and ensure accurate material schedules to get the right materials on site at the right time.
• Operate in accordance with health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures.
• Manage overall production cost and maximize plant revenue.
• Maintain deep understanding of end‑to‑end manufacturing, logistics, transportation, warehousing, shipping, sales, and vehicle dealership systems/processes.
• Exhibit strong leadership, strategic thinking, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Demonstrate excellent negotiation, communication, and project management abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 7‑10 years of progressive experience in logistics, distribution, or supply chain operations.
• At least 2‑3 years in a supervisory or team lead role within logistics.
• Experience in managing large teams and complex distribution networks.
• Strategic thought process, digital transformation mindset, and strong team building and motivation skills.
• Excellent communicator across all levels, highly data‑driven, and persuasive.

Additional Compensation and Benefits

Lucid offers competitive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401(k). The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing such programs. (Cash or equity incentive awards, if any, will depend on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and company performance.)

Equal Employment Opportunity

As set forth in Lucid Motors’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.