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Senior Manager, Build Planning and Distribution

$132k - $175k
Full-time

Lucid Motors

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.

Lucid is seeking a Senior Manager, Build Planning and Distribution to lead end-to-end vehicle build planning, inventory strategy, allocation, and operational execution across North America Sales. This leader will connect build planning, inventory deployment, middle/final mile logistics, field readiness, and vendor operations to ensure the right vehicles are available in the right time at the right place.

This role requires a strategic operator who can lead a team, influence cross-functional partners, build scalable processes, and stay close to daily execution. The ideal candidate brings automotive sales operations, vehicle planning, inventory management, and logistics experience, with the ability to turn complex operational dependencies into clear plans, measurable outcomes, and executive-ready recommendations.

You Will

  • Lead end-to-end build planning and inventory operations, from production planning through field inventory deployment.
  • Align build plans with sales forecasts, S&OP demand, production constraints, customer orders, and North America inventory objectives.
  • Partner with Product, GTM, Engineering, IT, Production, and Operations teams to support new model year, trim, package, and option launches, including requirements, UAT, documentation, training, and communications.
  • Manage inventory allocation and logistics execution from factory release to field locations.
  • Lead U.S. and Canada inventory distribution strategy, including regional allocation, rail mix, storage yard capacity, and future distribution planning for new vehicle programs.
  • Own or support middle mile and final mile transportation strategy, vendor performance, shipping lane constraints, SOPs, quote comparisons, and escalation management.
  • Partner with Finance and Procurement on vendor purchase orders, invoice reviews, accruals, audits, and transportation spend tracking.
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team responsible for build planning, inventory operations, vehicle movement, reporting, and continuous process improvement.

You Bring

  • 10+ years of experience in automotive sales operations, vehicle planning, inventory management, logistics, mobility, or a relevant adjacent industry.
  • Strong understanding of vehicle lifecycle operations, including build planning, allocation, inventory flow, distribution, delivery readiness, and customer demand dynamics.
  • Proven ability to lead complex cross-functional programs across Sales, Delivery, Production, Supply Chain, Logistics, Product, IT, Finance, Procurement, Quality, and Field Operations.
  • Strong analytical capability, including the ability to evaluate demand trends, build configurations, inventory KPIs, vehicle movement constraints, and executive-level reporting needs.
  • Experience managing vendor relationships, operational SLAs, transportation partners, invoice review processes, purchase orders, or third-party logistics workflows.
  • Ability to create structure in ambiguity, build processes from the ground up, and scale operations in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex operational topics into clear updates, decisions, and recommendations.
  • High attention to detail, strong business acumen, sound judgment, and a bias for action.
  • Bachelor's degree required.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in premium, luxury, EV, direct-to-consumer, or high-growth automotive environments.
  • Experience with S&OP, demand planning, take-rate forecasting, vehicle configuration planning, allocation, or distribution strategy.
  • Experience managing third-party logistics providers, transportation vendors, storage yard operations, rail planning, or final mile delivery programs.

Compensation Range For Position In Phoenix, AZ

USD $132,000 -$ 175,000

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: Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays; and a 401(k) retirement plan. Eligible employees may also participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a 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.

Equal Opportunity: At Lucid, we believe diversity strengthens everything we build. Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws and regulations.

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. To be considered for employment, all applications must be submitted through the Lucid Motors Careers website.

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To all recruitment agencies: Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Lucid Motors. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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