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Position Overview

The Sr. Advisor, Parts Planning is responsible for forecasting, planning, and optimizing demand for OEM spare parts to ensure high service levels across dealer and service networks while minimizing inventory risks. The role focuses on balancing parts availability, inventory investment, and obsolescence, in line with OEM supply chain policies and aftersales performance targets.

Key Responsibilities

Demand Forecasting & Planning

Develop, maintain, and continuously improve demand forecasts for OEM spare parts across all product categories (fastmoving, slowmoving, VOR, critical, and campaign parts).
Use historical sales, vehicle population, failure rates, and lifecycle data to generate accurate forecasts.
Monitor forecast accuracy and bias and implement corrective actions where required.
Support shortterm and longterm demand planning cycles in alignment with OEM guidelines.

Inventory & Supply Planning

Translate demand forecasts into replenishment plans ensuring optimal stock availability at PDC/RDC and dealer locations.
Balance service level targets inventory investment, aging, and obsolescence control.
Monitor stock coverage, backorders, and excess inventory risks.
Recommend redistribution, liquidation, or returntoOEM actions for slowmoving and obsolete parts.

OEM Coordination & Compliance

Ensure alignment with OEM demand planning processes, systems, and parameters (lead times, MOQ, order cycles).
Participate in OEM calls, planning reviews, and performance assessments.
Manage exception scenarios such as VOR demand, recalls, service campaigns, and emergency supply requirements.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

Track and report demand planning KPIs, including:

Forecast accuracy
Parts fill rate / service level
Backorder levels
Inventory turns and aging

Provide insights and recommendations to management to improve parts availability and cost performance.

New Model & Lifecycle Management

Support demand planning for new vehicle model launches and parts introductions.
Adjust forecasts based on vehicle parc evolution, warranty periods, and product lifecycle stages (introduction, maturity, decline).
Coordinate phasein / phaseout planning for superseded and discontinued parts.

CrossFunctional Collaboration

Work closely with Aftersales, Parts Pricing, Supply Chain, Warehouse/3PL, Sales, and Finance teams.
Support dealer network demand planning and stock optimization initiatives.
Provide analytical support for promotions, campaigns, and special programs.

Skills

Strong analytical and forecasting skills
Advanced Excel and data analysis capabilities
Knowledge of inventory optimization and demand planning concepts
Ability to work with OEM planning systems and processes
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
High attention to detail and structured problemsolving abilities
Ability to work under servicelevel and availability pressure

Minimum Qualifications

35 years of experience in demand planning, inventory planning, or supply chain roles, preferably within an automotive OEM or authorized distributor environment.
Strong understanding of automotive spare parts demand drivers and dealer operations.
Experience with ERP and planning systems (SAP preferred).

Compensation & Benefits:Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitive including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays; and a 401(k) retirement plan. Eligible employees may also participate in Lucids equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program. Incentive and equity awards, if applicable, are determined based on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results, in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

Equal Opportunity: At Lucid, we believe diversity strengthens everything we build. Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws and regulations.

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Sr. Advisor, Parts Planning

Lucid Motors

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