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Assistant Manager - Outbound Transportation

Lucid Motors · King Abdullah Economic City, 02

onsitefull-timemid level

About this role

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 Deputy Manager – Outbound Transportation supports in developing and executing strategies for the transportation of fully built units (Import, Export, and Domestic), ensuring safe storage, maintenance, and efficient movement of vehicles at the yard. This role assists in managing multi-modal transportation, collaborating with third-party logistics providers, and coordinating with internal teams for timely shipments. The Deputy Manager is expected to uphold operational excellence, safety, and integrity of high-value assets, while contributing to continuous improvement and digital transformation initiatives. 

 
  • Support the Manager in leading outbound transportation for all CBU (Import/Export/Domestic distribution) activities. 
  • Assist in developing and implementing transportation strategies to optimize costs and service levels. 
  • Coordinate with carrier partners, 3PLs, and internal teams to ensure smooth logistics operations. 
  • Monitor transportation KPIs (on-time delivery, freight spend, transit time) and support performance improvement initiatives. 
  • Participate in freight audit, payment processes, and cost control activities. 
  • Ensure compliance with relevant transportation and trade regulations. 
  • Ensure full compliance with DOT, FMCSA, and international trade/shipping regulations. 
  • Contribute to the evaluation and adoption of transportation management systems (TMS) and logistics technologies. 
  • Drive or support continuous improvement projects focused on lead time reduction and network optimization. 
  • Promote sustainability through efficient routing and load consolidation. 
  • Supervise, coach, and develop team members to achieve departmental objectives. 
  • Maintain accurate material schedules and ensure timely delivery to sites. 
  • Ensure that the function operates in accordance with any health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of self, staff and visitors    
  • Strong acumen for freight cost management and budget control. 

 
  • Strong team coordination and leadership skills, with experience supporting cross-functional teams. 
  • Good knowledge of transportation regulations, modes, and cost drivers. 
  • Experience in managing freight spend and supporting carrier performance. 
  • Familiarity with outbound TMS platforms. 
  • Analytical and data-driven mindset with sound decision-making abilities. 
  • Effective communication, negotiation, and vendor management skills. 

 
  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field. 
  • 7–10 years of progressive experience in logistics, distribution, or supply chain operations. 
  • At least 2~3 years in a supervisory or team lead role within logistics. 
  • Experience working with transportation providers and managing distribution networks.

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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To all recruitment agencies: Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other Lucid Motors employees. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. 
 

About Lucid Motors

At Lucid, our mission is to inspire the adoption of sustainable energy by creating the most captivating electric vehicles, centered around the human experience. We’re doing more than designing and building electric vehicles — we’re committed to a more sustainable future. At Lucid, you’ll have the opportunity to make an impact on a global scale, helping introduce technology that will give the world an excellent reason to adopt smarter energy practices.

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