Deputy 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 in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Deputy Manager for Production Planning & Control. This role involves leading a production control team, developing strategies to improve efficiency, and collaborating across departments to meet customer needs. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and significant experience in logistics and supply chain operations. Competitive benefits included.

Benefits

Medical and dental insurance

401(k)

Equity program

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead the production control team to meet customer requirements.
• Develop production control strategies to improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with procurement and logistics for smooth operations.
• Monitor production performance metrics and drive improvements.
• Ensure ERP/MRP systems and production data integrity.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Job description

Deputy Manager- Production Planning & Control

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 – Production Planning & Control function drives effective coordination between multiple stakeholders including sales, manufacturing, logistics, finance, procurement, government affairs and others, and carefully develops strategic production plans and forecasts to satisfy the needs of Lucid customers, maximize plant asset utilization, maximize plant revenue, critically balance local governmental labor law requirements, and ensure zero downtime and loss of production capacity.

• 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.
• Ensure that the function operates in accordance with health, safety and environmental policies and procedures.
• Strong acumen for overall production cost management and maximizing plant revenue.
• Deep understanding of end-to-end manufacturing, logistics, transportation, warehousing, shipping, sales and vehicle dealership systems/processes.
• 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 a supervisory or team lead role within logistics.
• Experience in managing 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 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.

To all recruitment agencies: Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other Lucid Motors employees. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.