Strategic Material Planner – Service Parts & Supply Chain

Lucid Motors; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucid Motors in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Material Planner to ensure service parts, sub-assemblies and accessories are delivered to Lucid Service Centers. You will deploy inventory strategies, manage supplier performance, and drive continuous improvement across the supply chain.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, apply data-driven insights, and optimize material planning for new product launches while minimizing obsolescence and costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelors’ education in Science, Engineering, Mathematics or Supply Chain. CPIM or APICS training is a plus.
• 2+ years’ experience as Material Planner, Buyer or Sourcing Specialist in a manufacturing-based industry.
• Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP operations with a deep understanding of New Product Introduction, Product Lifecycle Management and Supply Chain operations.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, etc.
• Demonstrated skills in supplier operational and relationship management.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to analyze data to enable operational decision-making or present clear recommendations to leadership.
• Exceptional ability to interface and collaborate effectively with individuals, groups, and suppliers.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work in an extremely fast-paced environment.
• Ability to write, speak and present effectively and persuasively.
• Passion to continuously develop, improve, and maintain processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage the planning and ordering of service parts, sub-assemblies and accessories. Create and deploy material supply requirements to internal and external supply base to support Lucid Service and After-Sales organization.
• Build and maintain operational partnerships with assigned suppliers. Act as the primary interface with suppliers and Lucid logistics/distribution on delivery status, issues and resolution.
• Collaborate with Demand Planner to ensure demand from all sources are supported appropriately.
• Apply analytics and supply chain expertise to manage system parameters and meet target inventory and service level goals while minimizing costs and obsolescence.
• Coordinate supplier’s ramp up and down for new product launches, ensuring shipments needed to support service/vehicle delivery targets.
• Deliver material coverage, run-out reports and other analyses as needed to service leadership.

Skills

Analytical and problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Effective communication

Education

Bachelors’ education in Science, Engineering, Mathematics or Supply Chain

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Lucid Motors in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Material Planner to ensure service parts, sub-assemblies and accessories are delivered to Lucid Service Centers. You will deploy inventory strategies, manage supplier performance, and drive continuous improvement across the supply chain.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, apply data-driven insights, and optimize material planning for new product launches while minimizing obsolescence and costs.