Lucid Motors is seeking a motivated and experienced Launch Material Planner to join the Logistics team. The role is based at Lucid's facility in Casa Grande, AZ, directly reporting to the Launch Program Manager, Material Planning. The Launch Material Planner will take the lead role to coordinate the new parts introduction for Launch/new programs and Engineering changes between NPI programs teams and the Material planning series team.
The Launch Material Planner will oversee the daily aspects of supply planning, forecasting and driving critical projects working with Vehicle Program Management, Production Material planners and material master team to ensure a smoot handover and coordinated process of Launch new parts and engineering changes based on the timeline aligned between Lucid stake holders, Material planning and Suppliers.
You Will:
Coordinate and track upcoming engineering changes for effective dates between internal stakeholders and Material planning team
Analysis of BOMs/MBOMs and coordination with NPI to ensure accurate SAP information to drive proper demand
Work closely with the supplier base to ensure On-Time, In-Full (OTIF) performance
Create and align implementation timelines to review and report material readiness of new part numbers for upcoming programs/models
Participate and evaluation of Launch processes for new models to ensure proper implementation
Closely works with MM (Material Master) to implement effectivity dates, SAP settings
Coordinates with Supply Chain, NPI, PLM, GSM, Planning, Operations, as well as Finance, Packaging Engineers, Mfg. Engineers, Marketing, Service, Sales and Programs to communicate changes effectively throughout the business segment and operations
Planning Launch phases with Vehicle Program Management and Supply chain to review suppliers lead times with Material planners
Provides necessary information and communicate material data changes throughout the organization in a timely manner
Drive timely and accurate project updates and Launch/new programs timelines, using expertise to solve potential issues or delays, through escalation process
Manage other projects or assignments as needed
Drive continuous improvements and optimization to meet KPI metrics
You Bring:
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong MRP/ERP knowledge (manufacturing, BOM, Logistics) SAP knowledge preferred
Experience in New Product Introduction, Product Lifecycle Management and BOM and Supply Chain operations
Proficient in Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Excel and Microsoft Office
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to evaluate and analyze data to present clear recommendations to leadership
Exceptional ability to interface and collaborate effectively with individuals, groups, and supplier
