Senior Analyst, Sales and Operations Planning

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 seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Analyst, Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) to support the execution and evolution of Lucid’s global integrated business planning process. This role will play a critical part in bridging supply, demand, and financial planning across multiple functions, leveraging cutting-edge planning platforms to drive data-backed decisions and operational efficiency. 

The ideal candidate will bring 4+ years of experience in supply chain or operations planning and a demonstrated track record of working in fast-paced, cross-functional environments. This individual will report to the Director of Sales & Operations Planning and collaborate closely with the supply chain, finance, manufacturing, sales, and program management teams. 

You Will:

• Support the end-to-end S&OP cycle through data synthesis, scenario modeling, and KPI development to align demand, supply, and financial plans.
• Drive and scale the use of enterprise S&OP planning tools (e.g., Aera, Kinaxis, Anaplan, o9, or similar) for forecasting, what-if scenario planning, dashboarding, and automation.
• Serve as the go-to analyst for S&OP tool integration, helping translate business needs into digital planning solutions.
• Create and maintain models that reflect the impact of timing shifts, material constraints, and volume changes on build and fulfillment plans.
• Build cross-functional alignment by preparing and distributing planning outputs to supply chain, manufacturing, procurement, finance, and executive teams.
• Develop and automate dashboards and reporting mechanisms in collaboration with IT and data teams.
• Track, analyze, and improve forecast accuracy, inventory turns, and service level metrics.
• Partner with the Director of S&OP to facilitate weekly planning forums, drive root cause analyses, and surface planning risks/opportunities.
• Document planning processes and provide onboarding/training for new users and stakeholders.

You Bring: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 4 years of experience in supply chain, S&OP, or operations planning, preferably in the automotive or high-tech manufacturing space.
• Hands-on experience with one or more S&OP platforms such as Aera, Kinaxis, Anaplan, o9, or similar (required).
• Strong analytical, modeling, and data visualization skills (Excel, Tableau); familiarity with ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with experience working cross-functionally.
• Highly organized self-starter with strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience in an OEM or Tier 1 automotive environment.
• Exposure to IBP concepts and financial tie-out processes.
• Working knowledge of SQL or Python is a plus.

 

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