Material Planner

Lucid Motors Middle East

King Abdullah Economic City

On-site

SAR 100,000 - 156,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Equity program

Job summary

Lucid Motors in KAEC is seeking a Material Planner to coordinate production planning and scheduling for seamless vehicle manufacture. You will manage the Master Production Schedule, align capacity with forecasts, and work closely with procurement, logistics, QA, and engineering teams.

The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, strategic thinking, and in-depth ERP/MRP experience to optimize material flow and minimize downtime while supporting new product introductions and cost control.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field.
2-5 years of progressive experience in logistics, distribution, or supply chain operations.

Responsibilities

Lead production planning and scheduling to meet customer demand without delays.
Manage Master Production Schedule (MPS) and capacity planning aligned with forecasts.
Coordinate with procurement, logistics, QA, and engineering for smooth operations.
Monitor KPIs such as on-time delivery, lead times, and inventory turns; drive improvements.
Ensure ERP/MRP data integrity and accurate material scheduling.
Identify bottlenecks and initiate corrective actions; lead cross-functional meetings.
Support new product introductions and engineering changes from a planning perspective.
Aim to maximize plant revenue and minimize production costs while meeting safety policies.

Skills

Production planning

Master Production Schedule

KPIs tracking

ERP/MRP systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation

Communication

Project management

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Data analysis

Education

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

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

About Lucid

At Lucid, we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucid’s proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture, our award-winning vehicles bring our “Compromise Nothing™” approach to the global automotive market. That means refusing to choose between performance and sustainability, design and engineering, ambition and integrity. In Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity, we have designed and built vehicles that have redefined their segments, combining exceptional range, performance, design, and expansive space in a single experience.

About Lucid

We achieve this through deep vertical integration, with design, engineering, and production happening in-house across our global offices and manufacturing facilities. Our teams come from industries around the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence. By refusing to settle, you can help redefine what’s possible and shape the future of mobility.

The Material Planner function drives effective coordination between multiple stakeholders including sales, manufacturing, logistics, finance, procurement, government affairs etc. and carefully develops strategic production plan and forecast to satisfy the needs of lucid customers, maximize plant assets utilization, maximize plant revenue, critically balance all local governmental labor law requirements and ensure zero down time and loss of production capacity.

This role leads all discussions related to supplier capacity constraints and drives suitable allocation of constrains resources. He/She is expected to be an excellent communicator across all levels, highly data driven and persuasive.

The ideal candidate brings strategic thought process, digital transformation, strong team builder and motivator with excellent communication capabilities both above and below the grade.

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.
Meets 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 any health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of self, staff and visitors
Strong acumen for overall production cost management and maximize 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.
2-5 years of progressive experience in logistics, distribution, or supply chain operations.

Compensation & Benefits

Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays, paid sick leave; and a 401(k) retirement plan. Hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid time off, and salaried/exempt employee accrue up to 160 hours paid time off. Eligible employees may also participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program. Incentive and equity awards, if applicable, are determined based on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results, in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

Equal Opportunity

At Lucid, we believe diversity strengthens everything we build. Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws and regulations.

Accessibility

Lucid Motors is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need any accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at TA-Operations lucidmotors.com. This email address is designated solely for accommodation requests and is not monitored for job applications or resume submissions. To be considered for employment, all applications must be submitted through the Lucid Motors Careers website.

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