Deputy Manager - Logistics Operations

Lucid Motors; King Abdullah Economic City; On-site; SAR 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury electric vehicle manufacturer in King Abdullah Economic City is seeking a Deputy Manager – In-Plant Logistics to oversee logistics operations and ensure efficient delivery of parts. The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years of logistics experience and strong leadership skills. This role offers competitive compensation and a wide range of benefits, including medical and equity program eligibility.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Vacation

401k

Equity program eligibility

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily logistics operations across transportation, warehousing, and distribution.
• Develop and implement logistics strategies to optimize service levels and reduce costs.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards in logistics operations.

Skills

Logistics operations management

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field

Job description

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.

The Deputy Manager – In-Plant Logistics Operations supports the Logistics team in overseeing the end-to-end execution of in-plant logistics activities, including truck park area, dock, internal/external warehouses, market place, and manufacturing lineside locations. This role assists in warehouse and packaging operations, dock management, and ensures seamless delivery of parts to production lines to avoid any loss of production targets. The Deputy Manager helps drive cost and time-efficient lean storage and movement of goods, maintaining high standards of safety, service, and compliance. The ideal candidate brings a strategic mindset, digital transformation experience, and strong team-building and communication skills.

• Lead and manage daily logistics operations across transportation, warehousing, and distribution functions.
• Develop and implement logistics strategies to optimize service levels, reduce costs, and support business growth.
• Oversee logistics planning for inbound, outbound, and reverse logistics, ensuring timely and accurate material flow.
• Manage 3PL relationships, contracts, and performance metrics; conduct regular reviews and negotiations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with procurement, production, planning, and customer service to align logistics activities.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as on-time delivery, transportation cost per unit, inventory accuracy, and warehouse productivity.
• Ensure full compliance with all regulations, safety, and environmental standards related to logistics operations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies.
• Implement digital tools and analytics to enhance logistics visibility, planning, and decision-making.
• Lead and develop a high-performing logistics team, including managers, analysts, and warehouse/transport supervisors.
• Support new product launches, warehouse expansions, and supply chain transformation projects.
• Manage, coach and develop a highly performing team that meets agreed objectives, and which delivers best practice results, added value and continuous improvements
• Set departmental objectives/KPIs and review and assess ongoing performance of direct reports
• Monitor and ensure that staff under supervision maintain accurate material schedules to get the right materials on site at the right time
• Ensure that the function operates in accordance with any health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of self, staff and visitors
• Input and hold responsibility for Material Planning budgets
• Deep understanding of logistics, transportation, warehouse operations, inventory management and people management skills.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and project management abilities.
• 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 automotive logistics operations or a supervisory/team lead role.
• Experience supporting large teams and complex distribution networks.

Additional Compensation and Benefits: Lucid offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401k. 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.)