Material Planner
- Create and deploy supply requirements to Lucid’s supply base (over 200 Tier 1 suppliers and over 6,000 parts & components) via MRP which achieves production, inventory, and cost objectives
- Build and maintain operational partnerships with assigned suppliers. Act as the primary interface with suppliers on delivery status, challenges, and resolution.
- Work closely with the supplier base to ensure On-Time, In-Full (OTIF) performance.
- Collaboratively work with a wide cross-functional team – Purchasing, NPI, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, Logistics, etc.
- Proactively communicate with all levels of the organization on material related issues including those involving shipments between suppliers/plants while simultaneously mitigating potential impacts to internal and external customers.
- Deliver clear-to-build status, material coverage, run-out reports and other analyses as needed to plan production and business targets.
- Provide data-driven decision support to the broader organization through what-if and scenario planning.
- Apply analytics and supply chain expertise to manage system parameters and meet target inventory and service level goals while minimizing cost and obsolescence.
- Work closely with Purchasing Global Supply team to complete action plans to improve supplier performance and score cards.
- Support new product roll out by assisting in establishing the supply chain effectivity date.
- Participate and lead improvement projects that deliver benefits to the organization, including but limited to increasing OTIF, reduction of lead times, etc.
- Review inventory levels and issues/modifies orders for stock replenishment applying best practices for inventory reduction and inventory optimization.
- Responsible for tracking metrics on assigned activities in order to drive results and continuous improvements in Department activity.
- Responsible for leading meetings related to part shortages, supplier constraints, internal and external planning, and supplier metrics.
- Handle other projects or assignments as needed.
- High School Diploma or GED
- 3 years of Material Planning or Supply Chain experience
- 2 years of Account Management/Supplier Management experience
- Proficiently analyze, evaluate, and respond to any issues or concerns that may pose a threat to the manufacturing schedule.
- Excellent problem-solving skills. Ability to evaluate and analyze data to present clear recommendations to leadership.
- Demonstrate skills in supplier operational and relationship management.
- Passionate and high energy, with the diplomacy and cooperative style necessary to positively influence others, both inside and outside of Lucid Motors.
- Ability to write, speak and present effectively and persuasively.
- Ability to work independently on multiple tasks and projects in a dynamic, fast paced environment. Flexibility and adaptability are key.
- Proficient in Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Excel and Microsoft Office.
- Passion for results, strategy, and hands on execution.
- Ability to develop result driven data, lead meetings and create PowerPoint presentations.
- Flexibility in work schedule is required (to include evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed, often more than a 40-hour work week).
- Experience in New Product Introduction, Product Lifecycle Management and BOM and Supply Chain operations
- Passion to continuously develop, improve, and maintain processes.
- Exceptional ability to interface and collaborate effectively with individuals, groups, and suppliers.
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Mandarin or Spanish Speaking
- CPIM or APIC training
- automotive or volume manufacturing environment preferred
- Knowledge of MRP processes; SAP experience, with a solid understand of discrete manufacturing, bills of material, product lifecycle management, procure to pay processes and supply chain operations
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