What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Manager, Inbound Logistics position at Lucid Motors?
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’s mission is to inspire the adoption of sustainable energy by creating the most captivating luxury electric vehicles, centered around the human experience. We constantly seek talented, motivated individuals possessing a proven track record of excellence to join our team. Become part of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to transform the automotive and mobility industry.
Job Description
We are currently seeking a Sr. Manager, Inbound Logistics. This position requires an experienced professional with the ability to manage multiple warehouses, cross docks, and local shuttles, and partner with 3PL providers. The successful candidate will have spent considerable time launching new plants and/or new products in an automotive manufacturing environment. This position requires partnership with Supply Chain, QA/QC, Manufacturing, Packaging, Engineering, Finance, and Trade Compliance to implement new processes and manage changes. Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches his or her work with vigor and determination. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, to possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment.
You Will
Come work alongside some of the best and most accomplished minds in the industry. Based in the heart of Silicon Valley, California, Lucid Motors is making significant breakthroughs in clean technology.
Beyond providing competitive salaries, we’re providing a community for brilliant minds who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you want to actively work towards creating a better, sustainable future, we’d love to have you join our team!
Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and is an affirmative-action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations. At Lucid, we don’t just welcome diversity - we celebrate the differences that make up our team, our products, and our community.
By Submitting your application, you understand and agree that your personal data will be processed in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice. If you are a California resident, please refer to our California Candidate Privacy Notice.
To all recruitment agencies: Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other Lucid Motors employees. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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’s mission is to inspire the adoption of sustainable energy by creating the most captivating luxury electric vehicles, centered around the human experience. We constantly seek talented, motivated individuals possessing a proven track record of excellence to join our team. Become part of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to transform the automotive and mobility industry.
Job Description
We are currently seeking a Sr. Manager, Inbound Logistics. This position requires an experienced professional with the ability to manage multiple warehouses, cross docks, and local shuttles, and partner with 3PL providers. The successful candidate will have spent considerable time launching new plants and/or new products in an automotive manufacturing environment. This position requires partnership with Supply Chain, QA/QC, Manufacturing, Packaging, Engineering, Finance, and Trade Compliance to implement new processes and manage changes. Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches his or her work with vigor and determination. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, to possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment.
You Will
- Manage Inbound Material Logistics
- Oversee all load tracking and inventory related to inbound logistics cross-dock operations
- Define the 3PL storage and shuttling strategy to scale operations while optimizing cost
- Oversee the relationships with 3PL storage and carriers
- Develop and implement system-wide part-level visibility of in-transit shipments
- Drive a corporate cross-functional consensus behind a shared vision of inbound material logistics and distribution
- Drive planning for adequate carrier capacity and storage space to keep pace with volume growth
- Direct the teams responsible for in-transit load visibility, local transportation, and cross-dock operations
- Anticipate challenges and disruptions to transportation flow and design mitigation strategies
- Drive company compliance with logistics processes and global trade regulations
- Define the scope and priorities of the analytics team to measure all relevant aspects of inbound logistics
- Manage logistics projects as directed. (Cross Dock Optimization, new 3PL launches, warehouse space)
- Drive site-specific requirements at cross docks, warehouses, and ports to support the most efficient logistics operations possible
- Define and develop inbound material logistics solutions that optimize speed, cost, and quality
- Define and drive the development and implementation of needed processes and systems
- Identify ongoing operational processes and staffing needs to support logistics operations.
- Hire and develop a world-class team of logistics professionals to lead operations
- Work with Internal Customers to optimize and meet requirements (Manufacturing, Planning, Global Sourcing, Engineering)
- Participate in carrier management processes, such as selection, qualification, and performance evaluation
- Implement specific customer requirements, such as internal reporting or customized transportation metrics
- Design models for use in evaluating logistics programs or services
- Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems or processes
- Analyze the financial impact of proposed logistics changes, such as routing, shipping modes, product volumes or mixes, or carriers
- 12 years of relevant experience with automotive logistics, transportation, and global trade processes and procedures, preferably in a high-volume environment
- 2 years of related automotive industry experience and LEAN manufacturing
- 2 years of direct leadership experience
- Strong knowledge of multi-modal logistics pricing models (air, rail, truck, ocean, customs brokerage)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with success in working across organizations at all levels
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects, effective project planning in terms of resources, strategies, cost, and time with the ability to meet project timelines
- Strong computer proficiency in MS Office applications
- Experience with TMS software applications, specifically JDA TM
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Supply Chain, Logistics Engineering, or related field. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered
- LEAN, GK, or Six Sigma Certifications a plus
Come work alongside some of the best and most accomplished minds in the industry. Based in the heart of Silicon Valley, California, Lucid Motors is making significant breakthroughs in clean technology.
Beyond providing competitive salaries, we’re providing a community for brilliant minds who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you want to actively work towards creating a better, sustainable future, we’d love to have you join our team!
Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and is an affirmative-action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations. At Lucid, we don’t just welcome diversity - we celebrate the differences that make up our team, our products, and our community.
By Submitting your application, you understand and agree that your personal data will be processed in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice. If you are a California resident, please refer to our California Candidate Privacy Notice.
To all recruitment agencies: Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other Lucid Motors employees. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
