Vehicle Operations Specialist

Warmada; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Sick leave

401(k) retirement plan

Equity program

Cash incentive

Job summary

Lucid Motors in Houston, TX is seeking an organized Inventory Operations Associate to monitor vehicle inventory, conduct lot walks, ensure lots are clean and ready for sale, and coordinate with internal allocations to forecast inventory needs.

You will verify inbound shipments, perform intake inspections, manage fleet and lease returns on-site, and assist with new vehicle deliveries during peak periods while collaborating with Service and Sales teams to keep vehicles in top condition.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience in operations or a support role.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on improving efficiencies and delivering great experiences.
• Hands-on with vehicle operations and ability to work in a retail environment, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage vehicle inventory to ensure readiness for sale.
• Conduct lot walks and physical inventory to ensure accuracy.
• Inform allocations of inventory needs and coordinate with internal teams.
• Maintain vehicle readiness with software updates, cleaning, and charging as required.
• Coordinate logistics for vehicle movements between Lucid facilities and third-party locations.
• Assist with new vehicle deliveries during peak periods and support daily operations.

Skills

Operations

Customer support

Detail-oriented

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business/marketing or related field

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

About Lucid

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 production happening in-house across our global offices and manufacturing facilities. Our teams come from industries around the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence. By refusing to settle, you can help redefine what's possible and shape the future of mobility.

The Role

• Monitor and manage the location's physical vehicle inventory, ensuring inventory vehicles are in ready-to-sell condition and that lots are clean and well organized
• Conduct lot walks and physical inventory to ensure inventory accuracy
• Partner with internal allocations team to inform of inventory needs
• Ensure inventory is well-maintained and appealing, performing software updates, cleaning and charging vehicles as required
• Partner with internal teams to manage lease return, trade-in and fleet vehicles on-site
• Coordinate logistics for vehicle movements as required between Lucid facilities and third-party locations
• Monitor inbound shipments of vehicles from manufacturing or third-party facilities
• Perform and verify vehicle intake inspection and ensure inbound cars comply with quality standards per Lucid's defined quality intake assessment
• Liaise with Service team in case of required repair work
• Partner with sales teams on the status of vehicle readiness
• Assist with new vehicle deliveries during high volume periods and daily operations as required

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience in operations or support role.
• Passion for a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Detail-oriented and focused on providing great experiences by improving efficiencies.
• Self-starter and quick thinker with high attention to detail who thrives in ambiguous and rapidly changing situations.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to relentlessly prioritize.
• Willingness to be hands-on with all vehicle operations.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends in a retail environment
• Valid driver's license with no suspensions within the past year. Drivers under 21 must have maintained a Driver's License for a minimum of 3 years and successfully complete Lucid Training upon hire
• Physical requirements include the ability to twist, bend, squat, reach, and stand for extended periods of time with or without reasonable accommodation

Preferred

• Proficiency with Salesforce or other CRM.
• Prior experience in the automotive sector.
• A Bachelor's degree is preferred, or equivalent experience in business, marketing or related discipline

Equal Opportunity

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 & Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• life and disability coverage
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• paid sick leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid time off
• salaried/exempt employee accrue up to 160 hours paid time off
• Eligible employees may also participate in Lucid's equity program
• 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.

Accessibility

Lucid Motors is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need any accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at TA-Operations lucidmotors.com. This email address is designated solely for accommodation requests and is not monitored for job applications or resume submissions.

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