Material Planner

Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility At Lucid, we set out to introduce the most captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. Vehicles that are intuitive, liberating, and designed for the future of mobility. We plan to lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the fundamentals of great design – where every decision we make is in service of the individual and environment. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own experience. Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we’re providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, then this is the right place for you. Lucid Motors is seeking a motivated and experienced Material Planner to join the European Service Parts organization (After-Sales). This role ensures continuous availability of service parts, components, and materials required to support European operations. The ideal candidate understands end-to-end supply chain processes, can manage multiple suppliers and commodities, and is highly proactive in preventing material shortages while maintaining cost-efficient inventory levels. Material Planner will deploy inventory strategies, be responsible for product change and associated material planning implications, manage and solve exceptions, and drive supplier execution. This position involves daily management of supply and constraints, status reporting and escalation, supplier engagement and the relentless pursuit of operational excellence and continuous improvement. The role requires global cross-functional engagement within Lucid and across the extended supply chain. The Role Develop short‑, mid‑, and long‑term supply plans to support service demand, new product introductions, and engineering changes. Translate demand signals into material requirements and align forecasts, inventory levels, and replenishment strategies. Manage planning, ordering, and replenishment of service parts and materials for European service operations. Serve as the primary operational contact for suppliers—overseeing order status, delivery confirmations, issue resolution, and escalations. Collaborate with global and regional teams (Demand Planning, Logistics, GSM, Engineering, Warehousing, Distribution) to ensure supply continuity and support business objectives. Maintain accurate system parameters (safety stock, lead times, min/max levels) to optimize inventory and meet service level targets. Monitor material coverage, run‑out risks, and supply constraints; communicate critical updates proactively to leadership and service teams. Manage lifecycle and product changes to minimize obsolescence and ensure smooth supply transitions. Support new product launch readiness, including supplier ramp‑up/ramp‑down coordination. Drive resolution of shortages, overdue orders, and delivery risks; escalate when needed and lead collaborative problem‑solving with internal stakeholders and suppliers. Produce planning reports and maintain real‑time visibility into constraints and execution performance. Participate in supplier performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives. Contribute to enhancements of planning tools, systems, and supply chain processes. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related fields. 3–5 years of experience in material planning, supply planning, or a similar operational planning role (aftersales or automotive experience preferred). Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems and supply chain fundamentals. Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills; ability to turn data into actionable insights. Experience managing suppliers and resolving operational issues. Ability to prioriti ... (truncated, view full listing at source)