Director, Supply Chain Digital Operations

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.

We are currently seeking Director, Supply Chain Digital Operations. The Director, Supply Chain Digital is a strategic leadership role responsible for leveraging digital technologies to optimize supply chain operations. This position requires a deep understanding of data analytics and digital transformation within the context of Supply Chain management. The Director will lead a team of supply chain digital experts and procurement activities to drive innovation, efficiency, and agility across the supply chain function.

 

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Leadership:

· Develop and execute a data-driven strategy to enhance supply chain operations, improve forecasting accuracy, reduce costs, and mitigate risks.

· Collaborate with senior leadership to align data science and digital initiatives with business objectives and overall company strategy.

· Drive a culture of innovation and continuous improvement by fostering a collaborative and results-oriented environment within the team.

2. Digital Transformation:

· Drive the digital transformation agenda within the supply chain organization, leveraging technologies to streamline processes and enhance visibility across the supply chain ecosystem.

· Identify opportunities to deploy digital solutions for supply chain optimization, including digital twins, predictive maintenance, and real-time monitoring of assets and inventory.

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, operations, and procurement, to integrate digital solutions seamlessly into existing systems and processes.

4. Stakeholder Engagement:

· Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including supply chain leaders, operations managers, and business executives, to understand their requirements and priorities and translate them into data-driven solutions.

· Build strong relationships with external partners, vendors, and industry experts to stay informed about market trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in supply chain management.

5. Procurement Contracts:

· Directly engage in contract negotiations with vendors and suppliers for products and services related to supply chain systems and analytical tools.

· Oversee and support negotiations to procure supplier contracts in support of automotive parts, tooling, and services for engineering and manufacturing functions.

6. Analytics:

· Oversee the collection, processing, and analysis of large datasets from multiple sources to extract actionable insights and drive data-driven decision-making.

· Stay abreast of emerging trends and best practices in data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, and apply them to solve supply chain challenges.

· Lead the Development and implementation of digital systems to optimize supply chain processes, including demand forecasting, inventory management, logistics optimization, and supply chain network design.

 

You Bring:

· Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, engineering, finance, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

· Proven track record of leadership in digital transformation roles, with at least 15 years of experience in supply chain management, including procurement contracts negotiations.

· Strong business acumen and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into data-driven solutions that deliver tangible value and ROI.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

· Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience in recruiting, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams.

· Proven ability to drive change and lead cross-functional initiatives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

· Knowledge of supply chain management principles, pr