Sr. Manager, Sales Planning Operations

Overview

Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility. At Lucid, we aim to introduce captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and redefine mobility. We plan to lead by returning to fundamentals of great design, focusing on the individual and environment. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, this is the right place for you.

As the Senior Manager, Sales Planning Operations
, you will define and implement projects, processes, and tools to support expanding analytics capabilities for the Sales Planning and Forecasting team as Lucid’s portfolio grows.

• Definition and integration of industry data to enable improved data analytics capabilities.
• Support the team with industry and market expertise on internally-developed tools, processes, and reporting.
• Support integration of NA Lucid sales delivery forecast data with company-wide or cross-functional IT tool implementations related to S&OP and LRP.
• Define and implement initiatives to improve global integration of monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts with cross-functional teams as part of the S&OP and LRP volume planning processes.
• Ensure scalability of current or newly-developed processes and tools for future portfolio growth.
• Enable the team to expand data analysis and forecasting scope of growing Lucid portfolio and expanding markets and segments.
• Foster strong relationships with sales, marketing, finance, product, supply chain, and data engineering teams to ensure consistent, reliable data and drive effective decision-making.
• Provide ad hoc analysis and reporting on sales planning, forecasting and data insights related requests.

• Master’s degree in business administration, operations management, supply chain management, or a related field.
• 15+ years of proven experience in sales planning, industry forecasting, product planning, competitive intelligence or related roles in the automotive industry.
• Self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset to identify and develop initiatives that streamline tools and processes, improve data quality, and reduce inefficiencies.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to analyze complex data sets and generate actionable insights.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis tools, data visualization, forecasting software, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and present solutions and analysis results to stakeholders.
• Knowledge of automotive industry dynamics, market trends, and industry data benchmarks.
• Familiarity with production planning, inventory management, and supply chain principles.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Lucid is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and 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 laws.

Salary Range
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Compensation is location-dependent and considers factors such as knowledge, experience, education, and the responsibilities of the role.

Additional Compensation and Benefits
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Lucid offers medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan. Eligible candidates may participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or an incentive program, subject to program rules.