Manager, Transportation Network Engineering

Lucid Motors; King Abdullah Economic City; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury electric vehicle company in King Abdullah Economic City is seeking a Manager – Transportation Network Engineering. This role requires overseeing inbound parts logistics and developing strategies to improve efficiency and reduce freight costs. A suitable candidate has extensive experience in supply chain management and excellent leadership skills. Competitive benefits and a dynamic work environment are offered.

Benefits

Medical and dental insurance

Vacation

401k

Equity program

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in logistics, distribution, or supply chain operations.
• At least 3+ years in a managerial or senior leadership role in logistics.
• Experience of managing large teams and complex distribution networks.

Responsibilities

• Lead transportation functions for inbound and outbound shipments.
• Develop and execute transportation strategies to reduce costs.
• Manage a team of transportation managers, analysts, and coordinators.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Digital transformation expertise

Team-building capabilities

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Master’s degree or MBA preferred

Tools

Transportation Management Systems (TMS)

Job description

Overview

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 Manager – Transportation Network Engineering is responsible for developing the strategy for inbound parts from across the supplier base into AMP2 plant with a lean, adaptable supply chain to ensure production continuity. This role involves strategically deploying 3PL/4PL logistics partners and shipping lines, promoting multi-modal transportation, and driving logistics freight cost reduction. It includes a focus on digital transformation of logistics systems and processes.

The ideal candidate brings strategic thinking, digital transformation expertise, team-building and motivational capabilities, and excellent communication skills at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead the transportation function for all inbound, outbound, and inter-facility shipments across all transportation modes (LTL, FTL, parcel, ocean, air, etc.).
• Develop and execute transportation strategies that reduce costs, improve service levels, and support business growth.
• Manage a team of transportation managers, analysts, and logistics coordinators.
• Select, negotiate, and manage carrier contracts and 3PL partnerships.
• Oversee freight audit and payment processes to ensure accuracy and cost control.
• Monitor and report transportation KPIs (on-time delivery, freight spend, transit time, etc.) and drive performance improvements.
• Collaborate with procurement, distribution, customer service, and manufacturing to align transportation plans with operational goals.
• Ensure full compliance with DOT, FMCSA, and international trade/shipping regulations.
• Evaluate and implement transportation management systems (TMS) and logistics technologies for planning and visibility.
• Lead continuous improvement projects focused on lead time reduction, network optimization, and customer delivery performance.
• Support sustainability goals through efficient routing, load consolidation, and emissions reduction initiatives.

People Management

• Manage, coach and develop a highly performing team that meets objectives and delivers best practice results, added value and continuous improvements.
• Set departmental objectives/KPIs and review ongoing performance of direct reports.
• Monitor and ensure staff maintain accurate material schedules to have the right materials on site at the right time.
• Ensure the function operates in accordance with health, safety and environmental policies and procedures.

Financial Budget and Control

• Strong acumen for freight cost management and budget control.

Relationship Management

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to forecast, plan and facilitate on-time materials to the production line as required, avoiding disruption to production.
• Lead internal and external relationships to ensure consistent, timely, and effective communication regarding material availability.
• Work with cross-functional teams to deliver effective solutions.
• Liaise with stakeholders on product change requests and review and communicate the impact on material planning and schedules.
• Support new business initiatives and projects and contribute to review meetings and change processes. Ensure effective material planning implementation for changes.
• Develop and maintain good relationships with suppliers and ensure demand for materials is met and deliveries made on time.
• Design, develop and implement processes and work with suppliers on continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to the assessment and sourcing of suppliers in conjunction with the purchasing team.
• Contribute to supplier meetings and negotiations to ensure demand for materials is met.
• Resolve supplier concerns and evaluate supplier performance with the purchasing team.
• Work closely with the purchasing team to ensure purchasing strategies are maximized.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and team-building skills with experience managing cross-functional and remote teams.
• Deep knowledge of transportation regulations, modes, and cost drivers.
• Proven ability to manage freight spending and drive carrier performance.
• Proficient in inbound TMS platforms.
• Data-driven with strong analytical, financial, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication, contract negotiation, and vendor management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in logistics, distribution, or supply chain operations.
• At least 3+ years in a managerial or senior leadership role in logistics.
• Experience of 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 401k. Eligible candidates may 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 depend on various factors, including individual and company performance.

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