Master Scheduler – Battery

Master Scheduler – Battery

Requirements

• 4–7 years of experience in supply chain, operations, demand planning, or strategy — ideally with exposure to complex manufacturing or hardware environments
• Experience owning or contributing to integrated demand, inventory, or material planning processes at a program or company level
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, Engineering, and Commercial teams to drive alignment and planning rigor
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills — able to translate data and models into clear, actionable narratives for decision-makers
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills; thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with evolving priorities

Responsibilities

• Build and own the battery cell master schedule across programs, aligning factory build plans, supplier capacity, and product delivery timelines into a single, actionable plan
• Translate vehicle forecasts into multi-tier demand signals for battery cells, pack components, and cell input materials — working backward from end-product to raw material
• Manage demand planning for all battery cells within Lucid’s ERP engine and maintain robust master data accuracy
• Develop and iterate monthly/quarterly demand and supply plans, integrating commercial outlooks, program milestones, and supplier inputs to maintain continuity of cell supply
• Create and manage robust inventory strategies — including optimized stock levels and efficient logistics flows — to minimize line-down risk without overstocking
• Partner with Finance to own cell-related annual budget planning, spend tracking, and variance analysis — ensuring visibility to both budget and actuals at a granular part number level
• Model scenarios for demand surges, supply disruptions, product shelf-life expirations and ramp delays, proactively identifying gaps and developing mitigation strategies
• Lead cross-functional planning reviews with engineering, operations, and sourcing — driving alignment across timelines, volume assumptions, and production readiness
• Develop dashboards and reports to visualize inventory health, forecast accuracy, and supply-demand alignment for both tactical decision-making and executive reporting
• Continuously refine planning processes and tools, implementing best practices in MRP, forecast accuracy, lead time optimization, and cross-functional communication

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in management consulting, strategy, or operations at a top-tier firm or high-growth company
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills; highly proficient in ERP engines as well as SQL & Excel and capable of structuring analyses from scratch
• Experience with supply chain or operations in the automotive, battery, hardware, or industrial tech sectors
• Familiarity with ERP and planning systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, Anaplan, O9), and able to define system requirements or workflows
• Prior experience in scaling planning processes during periods of rapid organizational or production growth
• Exposure to high technology product industries or planning in high-volume environments
• Advanced degree (MBA, MEng, or MS in Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field) a plus
• Ability to inspire and motivate team members to achieve common goals and objectives
• Outstanding strategic critical-thinking skills coupled with high emotional intelligence
• Flexibility to adapt to changing business requirements, market conditions, and technological advancements
• Proficiency in additional languages, particularly Chinese, Japanese or Korean, would be advantageous considering the geographic location of many battery cell suppliers