Sr. Manager, Outbound Transportation

Overview

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. The

Sr. Manager – Outbound Transportation

is responsible for developing the right strategy for transportation of fully built units (Import and Exports), safe storage, maintenance and upkeep of the CBU’s at the vehicle yard, multimodal transportation opportunities to drive freight cost down, working with and developing third party logistics providers, ro-ro shipping liners, rail freight agencies, road transporter network to efficiently manage the vehicle yard inventory and processes. Coordinating with sales team for timely shipment of CBU’s, strategic and technical know-how for safe storage of EV vehicles. This manager leads operations with utmost safety, security and integrity of the high value assets under control. The ideal candidate brings strategic thought, digital transformation, strong team building and motivational capabilities with excellent communication at all levels.

Responsibilities

Lead the transportation function for all CBU (Import / Export / Domestic distribution)

Develop and execute transportation strategies that reduce costs, improve service levels, and support business growth.

Manage a team of transportation managers, analysts, and logistics coordinators.

Select, negotiate, and manage carrier contracts and 3PL partnerships.

Oversee freight audit and payment processes to ensure accuracy and cost control.

Monitor and report transportation KPIs (on-time delivery, freight spend, transit time, etc.) and drive performance improvements.

Collaborate with procurement, distribution, customer service, and manufacturing to align transportation plans with operational goals.

Ensure full compliance with DOT, FMCSA, and international trade / shipping regulations.

Evaluate and implement transportation management systems (TMS) and logistics technologies for planning and visibility.

Lead continuous improvement projects focused on lead time reduction, network optimization, and customer delivery performance.

Support sustainability goals through efficient routing, load consolidation, and emissions reduction initiatives.

People Management

Manage, coach and develop a highly performing team that meets agreed objectives, and delivers best practice results, added value and continuous improvements.

Set departmental objectives / KPIs and review ongoing performance of direct reports.

Monitor and ensure that staff under supervision maintain accurate material schedules to get the right materials on site at the right time.

Ensure that the function operates in accordance with health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of self, staff and visitors.

Financial Budget and Control

Strong acumen for freight cost management and budget control.

Relationship Management

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to forecast, plan and facilitate on-time materials to the production line as required, avoiding disruption to production.

Lead internal and external relationships to ensure consistent, timely and effective communication regarding material availability.

Work with cross-functional teams to deliver effective solutions.

Liaise with stakeholders on product change requests and review and communicate the impact on material planning and schedules.

Support new business initiatives and projects and contribute to review meetings and change processes. Ensure effective material planning implementation takes place relating to the changes.

Develop and maintain good relationships with suppliers and ensure demand for materials is met and deliveries made on time.

Design, develop and implement processes and work with suppliers on continuous improvement initiatives.

Contribute to the assessment and sourcing of suppliers in conjunction with members of the purchasing team.

Contribute to supplier meetings and negotiations to ensure demand for materials is met.

Resolve supplier concerns and evaluate supplier performance in conjunction with members of the purchasing team.

Work closely with the purchasing team to ensure purchasing strategies are maximized.

Strong leadership and team-building skills with experience managing cross-functional and remote teams.

Deep knowledge of transportation regulations, modes, and cost drivers.

Proven ability to manage freight spending and drive carrier performance.

Proficient in outbound TMS platforms.

Data-driven with strong analytical, financial, and decision-making abilities.

Excellent communication, contract negotiation, and vendor management skills.

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field. Master’s degree or MBA preferred.

15+ years of progressive experience in logistics, distribution, or supply chain operations. At least 5 years in a managerial or senior leadership role in logistics.

Experience of managing large teams and complex distribution networks.

Benefits 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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Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Sales and Business Development

Industries

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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