Senior Launch Material Planning Lead

Lucid Motors; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucid Motors in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Senior Program Manager to own launch material planning for new part introductions and engineering changes. You will ensure SAP/BOM readiness, drive cross-functional decisions, and align timelines across supply chain, production, and suppliers.

The role emphasizes escalation management, KPI tracking, and clear communication with leadership to improve launch readiness and manufacturing outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 5 years of experience in logistics, material planning, supply chain, or manufacturing program execution, including automotive.
• 2 years of experience leading people, projects, or cross-functional workstreams.
• Experience supporting new program launches, material readiness, SAP/BOM updates, MRP, or related ERP workflows.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to perform essential duties.

Responsibilities

• Lead material planning activities for new program launches and engineering changes, ensuring parts, timelines, suppliers, and system updates are aligned before production implementation.
• Coordinate decisions and communication across Supply Chain, NPI, PLM, GSM, Planning, Operations, Finance, Packaging Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Program Management, Sales, Service, and supplier partners.
• Own the implementation and validation of SAP BOM effectivity dates, runout analysis, and material data updates to support accurate production readiness.
• Guide Launch Material Planners and the Material Master team in tracking upcoming changes, resolving gaps, and maintaining clear accountability across launch and change processes.
• Develop and improve logistics and SAP processes, procedures, and KPI tracking to support scalable launch execution and continuous improvement.
• Identify launch risks, material planning constraints, supplier lead-time issues, and implementation delays, then drive timely resolution through escalation paths.
• Provide accurate launch updates, material readiness status, and decision-ready information to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Launch planning

Supply chain awareness

Education

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

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Jira

Excel

Microsoft Office

Delmia

Job description

Lucid Motors in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Senior Program Manager to own launch material planning for new part introductions and engineering changes. You will ensure SAP/BOM readiness, drive cross-functional decisions, and align timelines across supply chain, production, and suppliers.

The role emphasizes escalation management, KPI tracking, and clear communication with leadership to improve launch readiness and manufacturing outcomes.