Sr. Manager, In-plant Logistics Operations

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

Job summary

A leading electric vehicle manufacturer in King Abdullah Economic City seeks a Sr. Manager of In-plant Logistics Operations. This role involves overseeing logistics activities, managing warehouse operations, and ensuring efficient material flow to production. Candidates should have extensive experience in logistics with strong leadership skills. Competitive benefits and incentive programs are offered.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401k and equity program

Paid vacation

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in logistics, distribution, or supply chain operations.
• At least 5 years in a managerial or senior leadership role in logistics.
• Experience managing large teams and complex distribution networks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily logistics operations across transportation and warehousing.
• Develop and implement logistics strategies to optimize service levels.
• Manage 3PL relationships and performance metrics.

Skills

Logistics operations management

Process improvement methodologies

Team leadership

Strong negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Master’s degree or MBA preferred

Job description

Overview

Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility. At Lucid, we set out to introduce luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. We plan to lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the fundamentals of great design—where every decision serves the individual and environment. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, this is the right place for you.

The Sr. Manager – In-plant Logistics Operations is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end execution of in-plant logistics activities, from truck park area to dock / internal WH / external WH / marketplace and manufacturing lineside locations. This role includes warehouse and packaging operations (management of returnables and packaging-related quality issues), smooth dock management, and ensuring seamless delivery of parts to manufacturing productions without impacting production targets. It ensures lean storage and movement of goods with the highest standards of safety, service, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• 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 inbound, outbound, and reverse logistics of returnable containers, ensuring timely and accurate material flow to meet takt time.
• 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 KPIs such as on-time delivery, transportation cost per unit, inventory accuracy, and warehouse productivity.
• Ensure full compliance with 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.

People Management

• Manage, coach, and develop a high-performing team that meets objectives and delivers best-practice results.
• Set departmental objectives/KPIs and assess ongoing performance of direct reports.
• Monitor and ensure staff maintain accurate material schedules to get the right materials on site at the right time.
• Ensure safety, health, and environmental policies are followed to protect staff and visitors.

Financial Budget and Control

• Input and hold responsibility for material planning budgets.

Relationship Management

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to forecast, plan, and facilitate on-time materials to the production line.
• Lead internal and external relationships to ensure timely communication regarding material availability.
• Work with cross-functional teams to deliver effective solutions; liaise on product change requests and their impact on material planning and schedules.
• Support new business initiatives and projects, contributing to review meetings and change processes; ensure effective material planning implementation for changes.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships to ensure demand is met and deliveries occur on time.
• Design, develop, and implement processes with suppliers on continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to supplier assessments and sourcing activities with the purchasing team.
• Participate in supplier meetings and negotiations to ensure material demand is met; resolve supplier concerns with the purchasing team.
• Collaborate with the purchasing team to maximize purchasing strategies.
• Demonstrate deep understanding of logistics, transportation, warehouse operations, inventory management, and people management.
• Exhibit strong leadership, strategic thinking, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Possess excellent negotiation, communication, and project management abilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field; Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in logistics, distribution, or supply chain operations; at least 5 years in a managerial or senior leadership role in logistics; experience 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. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to program rules. (Cash or equity incentive awards depend on individual and company performance.)

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lucid Motors does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity.