Vehicle Operations Specialist

Lucid Motors
King of Prussia, PA
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to detail-oriented candidates with automotive operations experience working in a retail environment.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with experience managing physical inventory and logistics in a retail setting
    — “manage all onsite vehicles including sales inventory, used vehicles, lease returns, and internal fleet”
  • Individuals who thrive in high-growth environments and can handle ambiguity
    — “passion for a fast-paced, high-growth environment”
  • Candidates with a background in automotive or related sectors
    — “prior experience in the automotive sector”

Things to consider

  • Requires physical stamina for extended periods of standing, twisting, bending, and reaching
    — “Physical requirements include the ability to twist, bend, squat, reach, and stand for extended periods of time”
  • Must be available to work evenings and weekends in a retail environment
    — “Ability to work evenings and weekends in a retail environment”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with inventory tracking systems and CRM tools like Salesforce
    — “Proficiency with Salesforce or other CRM”
  • Emphasize ability to coordinate with multiple internal teams for vehicle operations
    — “Partner with internal allocations team to inform of inventory needs”
  • Showcase experience with vehicle maintenance or readiness checks
    — “Ensure inventory is well-maintained and appealing, performing software updates, cleaning and charging vehicles as required”
  • Demonstrate hands-on involvement with physical inventory and logistics coordination
    — “Liaise with Service team in case of required repair work”
  • Demonstrate ability to prioritize daily tasks and manage multiple responsibilities
    — “understand the critical nature of setting daily priorities”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • manage onsite vehicles
  • ensure inventory accuracy
  • coordinate logistics
Typical background
operationsfleet management

Skills & requirements

Required

Inventory ManagementLogistics CoordinationVehicle MaintenanceCustomer Service

Preferred

Software-defined Vehicle ArchitectureVertical Integration

Stack & domain

Inventory ManagementVehicle MaintenanceCommunicationTeamworkAutomotiveOperations

About the role

Original posting from Lucid Motors

About Lucid

At Lucid, we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucid’s proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture, our award-winning vehicles bring our “Compromise Nothing™” approach to the global automotive market. That means refusing to choose between performance and sustainability, design and engineering, ambition and integrity. In Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity, we have designed and built vehicles that have redefined their segments, combining exceptional range, performance, design, and expansive space in a single experience. 

We achieve this through deep vertical integration, with design, engineering, and production happening in-house across our global offices and manufacturing facilities. Our teams come from industries around the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence. By refusing to settle, you can help redefine what’s possible and shape the future of mobility.

As a Vehicle Operations Specialist, your primary responsibility is to manage all onsite vehicles including sales inventory, used vehicles, lease returns, and internal fleet in partnership with both on-site and HQ-based teams. The Vehicle Operations Specialist is a critical partner in ensuring the readiness of inventory, flow of vehicle movements, and accuracy of inventory tracking. We prioritize a world-class customer service experience, and our Vehicle Operations Specialist plays a key role in continuing to build upon the Lucid Motors brand through their organization and support of the sales team.

Our ideal candidate has an unwavering commitment to the accurate collection and recording of information and possesses demonstrable interpersonal and communication skills. You are meticulously detailed, well-organized, and understand the critical nature of setting daily priorities.

The Role:

Monitor and manage the location’s physical vehicle inventory, ensuring inventory vehicles are in ready-to-sell condition and that lots are clean and well organized

Conduct lot walks and physical inventory to ensure inventory accuracy

Partner with internal allocations team to inform of inventory needs

Ensure inventory is well-maintained and appealing, performing software updates, cleaning and charging vehicles as required

Partner with internal teams to manage lease return, trade-in and fleet vehicles on-site

Coordinate logistics for vehicle movements as required between Lucid facilities and third-party locations

Monitor inbound shipments of vehicles from manufacturing or third-party facilities

Perform and verify vehicle intake inspection and ensure inbound cars comply with quality standards per Lucid’s defined quality intake assessment  

Liaise with Service team in case of required repair work 

Partner with sales teams on the status of vehicle readiness 

Assist with new vehicle deliveries during high volume periods and daily operations as required

Qualifications 

2+ years of professional experience in operations or support role. 

Passion for a fast-paced, high-growth environment. 

Detail-oriented and focused on providing great experiences by improving efficiencies. 

Self-starter and quick thinker with high attention to detail who thrives in ambiguous and rapidly changing situations. 

Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to relentlessly prioritize. 

Willingness to be hands-on with all vehicle operations. 

Ability to work evenings and weekends in a retail environment 

Valid driver’s license with no suspensions within the past year.   Drivers under 21 must have maintained a Driver’s License for a minimum of 3 years and successfully complete Lucid Training upon hire

Physical requirements include the ability to twist, bend, squat, reach, and stand for extended periods of time with or without reasonable accommodation 

Preferred:  

Proficiency with Salesforce or other CRM. 

Prior experience in the automotive sector. 

A Bachelor’s degree is preferred, or equivalent experience in business, marketing or related discipline 

At Lucid, we don’t just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.Compensation 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.Base Pay Range (hourly)$29—$39 USD

Compensation & Benefits: Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays, paid sick leave; and a 401(k) retirement plan. Hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid time off, and salaried/exempt employee accrue up to 160 hours paid time off.  Eligible employees may also participate in Lucid’s 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. 

Accessibility: Lucid Motors is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need any accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at TA-Operations <@> lucidmotors.com. This email address is designated solely for accommodation requests and is not monitored for job applications or resume submissions. To be considered for employment, all applications must be submitted through the Lucid Motors Careers website.

Candidate Data Privacy: By submitting your application, you understand and agree that your personal data will be processed in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice. 

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

Source: Lucid Motors careers

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