Sr. Production Control Support

Lucid Motors; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucid Motors in Newark, California, seeks a detail‑oriented Material Planning & Readiness Support specialist to optimize part availability for prototype and R&D builds. You will review BOMs, validate material readiness, coordinate with Buyers and Logistics, and maintain accurate inventory records in SAP, Excel, and Smartsheet to support efficient production.

The role requires 3–5 years in inventory control or related fields, with SAP and Excel proficiency.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent experience in material control, inventory management, warehouse operations, or manufacturing support may be considered.
• 3-5 years of experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, or production support.
• Experience in manufacturing, prototype, engineering, or supply chain environments is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Smartsheet is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support the review of engineering BOMs and build plans provided by Lab Managers and Technical Project Managers.
• Assist in validating material availability and procurement status for upcoming builds.
• Monitor material readiness and escape potential shortages to senior team members.
• Support build preparation activities by tracking required parts and materials.
• Assist with BOM validation and part-number verification.
• Support review of engineering changes, alternate parts, and material updates.
• Help maintain accurate records of BOM revisions and build configurations.
• Coordinate with GSMs, Buyers, and Logistics to monitor material deliveries.
• Follow up on open purchase orders and shipment status.
• Escalate delayed or at-risk materials to Material Specialists and stakeholders.
• Support material requests for prototype and low-volume builds.
• Monitor inventory levels and incoming shipments to support build schedules.
• Track material movement between warehouses, labs, and staging areas.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and assist with corrective actions.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts and transaction audits.
• Support kitting activities based on build schedules and technician requirements.
• Create and process Pick Orders in SAP.
• Prepare and maintain kitting lists, pull sheets, and material labels.
• Respond to material requests from technicians and engineering teams.
• Ensure kits are accurately staged and available when needed.
• Update material tracking tools, dashboards, and status reports.
• Communicate part shortages, late deliveries, and inventory issues to the team.
• Participate in prototype readiness meetings and provide material status updates.
• Maintain accurate documentation of material transactions and build support activities.
• Assist with Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) that impact material requirements.
• Support the tracking of material substitutions and part revisions.
• Maintain documentation to support traceability requirements.

Skills

Inventory control

Warehouse operations

Material planning

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

SAP

Excel

Smartsheet

Job description

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.

We achieve this through deep vertical integration, with design, engineering, and productionhappening in-houseacross our global offices andmanufacturingfacilities.Ourteamscomefromindustriesaround the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence.By refusing to settle, youcanhelpredefinewhat’spossible andshape the future of mobility.

The Sr. Production Control Support supports inventory control, and kitting activities for engineering and prototype build operations. Working under the guidance of Production Control Specialists, Lab Managers, and Technical Project Managers . T his role helps ensure materials are available to support build schedules and engineering activities. The position is responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy, tracking parts, supporting procurement follow-up activities, and assisting with build readiness efforts. This is a hands‑on role well suited for individuals looking to build experience in material management within a fast‑paced prototype and R&D environment.

Role:

Material Planning & Readiness Support

• Support the review of engineering BOMs and build plans provided by Lab Managers and Technical Project Managers.
• Assist in validating material availability and procurement status for upcoming builds.
• Monitor material readiness and escape potential shortages to senior team members.
• Support build preparation activities by tracking required parts and materials.

BOM Support & Configuration Management

• Assist with BOM validation and part-number verification.
• Support review of engineering changes, alternate parts, and material updates.
• Help maintain accurate records of BOM revisions and build configurations.

Procurement Coordination

• Coordinate with GSMs, Buyers, and Logistics teams to monitor material deliveries.
• Follow up on open purchase orders and shipment status.
• Escalate delayed or at-risk materials to Material Specialists and stakeholders.
• Support material requests for prototype and low‑volume builds.

Inventory & Material Tracking

• Monitor inventory levels and incoming shipments to support build schedules.
• Track material movement between warehouses, labs, and staging areas.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and assist with corrective actions.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts and transaction audits.
• Support kitting activities based on build schedules and technician requirements.
• Create and process Pick Orders in SAP.
• Prepare and maintain kitting lists, pull sheets, and material labels.
• Respond to material requests from technicians and engineering teams.
• Ensure kits are accurately staged and available when needed.

Reporting & Communication

• Update material tracking tools, dashboards, and status reports.
• Communicate part shortages, late deliveries, and inventory issues to the team.
• Participate in prototype readiness meetings and provide material status updates.
• Maintain accurate documentation of material transactions and build support activities.

Change Control Support

• Assist with Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) that impact material requirements.
• Support the tracking of material substitutions and part revisions.
• Maintain documentation to support traceability requirements.

Qualifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent experience in material control, inventory management, warehouse operations, or manufacturing support may be considered.
• 3-5 years of experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, or production support.
• Experience in manufacturing, prototype, engineering, or supply chain environments is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Smartsheet is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

At Lucid, we don’t just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.

Compensation Range: The compensation range for this position is specific to the locations listed below and is the range Lucid reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job‑related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; and other relevant business and organizational factors.

Base Pay Range (hourly)

$38 - $52 USD

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.

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