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.
As the Manager, Sales Forecasting, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to forecast and manage vehicle sales. Your role will involve analyzing market trends, customer demand, and production capacity to optimize the sales planning process. The goal is to develop accurate forecasts that ensure efficient production and minimize inventory risks. You will work closely in cross-functional teams, including finance, product, and supply chain, to achieve sales planning targets and contribute to the overall success of the company.
The Role:
- Create/update models that accurately forecast vehicle and segment demand across Lucid’s portfolio. Identify key factors influencing demand fluctuations and develop contingency plans to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities.
- Act as subject matter expert on industry, segment, and vehicle forecasting.
- Establish process for aligning organization to monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets
- Support development of analysis and reporting for weekly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)
- Oversee the development of Lucid’s long-range sales plans.
- Assess sales impact of changes to product and price.
- Develop forecasts that align with model year changeover, end of production and start of production of product
- Work closely with production and supply chain teams to assess and optimize production plans. Align production plans with demand forecasts and implement measures to ensure efficient production and maximize sales.
- Foster strong relationships with sales, marketing, finance, product, and supply chain teams to gather relevant information, align on sales planning targets, and drive effective decision-making. Collaborate with stakeholders to address sales-related challenges and implement solutions.
- Provide ad hoc analysis and reporting on sales planning related requests
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, operations management, supply chain management, or a related field. A master’s degree is preferred.
- Proven experience in sales planning, demand forecasting, or related roles in the automotive industry.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to analyze complex data sets and generate actionable insights.
- Proficiency in statistical analysis tools, forecasting software, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and present findings to stakeholders.
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities to develop innovative sales planning strategies
- Knowledge of automotive industry dynamics, market trends, and regulatory requirements.
- 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 work environment.
Salary Range: The compensation range for this position is specific to the locations listed below and is the range Lucid reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; and other relevant business and organizational factors.
• California (Bay Area) – $131,000 – $187,000
Additional Compensation and Benefits: Lucid offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401k. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing such programs. (Cash or equity incentive awards, if any, will depend on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and company performance.)
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