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 build units (Import and Exports), safe storage, maintenance and upkeep of the CBU’s at the vehicle yard, multi modal transportation opportunities to drive freight cost down, working 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 would drive the operation with utmost safety, security and integrity of the high value assets under his control.

The ideal candidate brings strategic thought process, digital transformation, strong team builder and motivator with excellent communication capabilities both above and below his grade.

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

Financial Budget and Control

Relationship Management

Qualifications

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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