Senior Launch Material Planning Lead

Lucid Motors USA, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucid Motors USA, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Senior Program Manager, Launch Material Planning to lead new program launches, engineering changes, and readiness activities.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams across Supply Chain, NPI, PLM, GSM, and manufacturing to ensure timely part introductions and system updates. The role emphasizes SAP/BOM accuracy, KPI tracking, escalation management, and leadership updates to executives.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Launch Readiness: Lead material planning activities for new program launches and engineering changes, ensuring parts, timelines, suppliers, and system updates are aligned before production implementation.
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Coordinate decisions and communication across Supply Chain, NPI, PLM, GSM, Planning, Operations, Finance, Packaging Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Program Management, Sales, Service, and supplier partners.
• SAP/BOM Accuracy: Own the implementation and validation of SAP BOM effectivity dates, runout analysis, and material data updates.
• Team Leadership: Guide Launch Material Planners and the Material Master team in tracking upcoming changes and accountability.
• Process Improvement: Develop and improve logistics and SAP processes, procedures, and KPI tracking.
• Escalation Management: Identify launch risks and delays, drive timely resolution through escalation paths.
• Executive Communication: Provide accurate launch updates and readiness status to leadership.

Skills

Logistics

Material planning

Supply chain

Manufacturing program execution

Leadership

English proficiency

Education

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

MBA or advanced degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP/BOM

MRP systems

ERP workflows

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Jira

Excel

Job description

Lucid Motors USA, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Senior Program Manager, Launch Material Planning to lead new program launches, engineering changes, and readiness activities.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams across Supply Chain, NPI, PLM, GSM, and manufacturing to ensure timely part introductions and system updates. The role emphasizes SAP/BOM accuracy, KPI tracking, escalation management, and leadership updates to executives.