Strategic Planning Director — Real-Time SIOP & Growth

Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc.; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 193,000 - 244,000; Full time

Job summary

Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc. is seeking a Director of Strategic Planning to design, scale, and lead the SIOP ecosystem across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sales, Strategy, and Finance.

You will architect processes, implement advanced planning technologies, and drive real-time optimization to support gigafactory scaling and capital planning. This role combines leadership, cross-functional influence, and a hands-on approach to transform planning accuracy and execution speed.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in strategic planning, supply chain, or industrial operations leadership within complex manufacturing or hardware environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related technical field.
• Proven track record of evaluating, selecting, and implementing advanced planning technologies, custom-built software, and enterprise systems.
• Demonstrated expertise in value-chain optimization modeling, inventory theory, and real-time scheduling architectures.
• Leadership with ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Executive SIOP Ownership: Lead and modernize the end-to-end SIOP framework, orchestrating long-term scenario planning, short-term production execution, inventory strategy, and cross-functional financial integration.
• Tech & Automation Roadmap: Drive the adoption of modern technologies, automation tools, and built-to-suit software applications to improve planning capabilities, user experience, and reporting transparency across the enterprise.
• Real-Time Systems & Optimization: Champion a relentless push toward real-time scheduling, real-time inventory visibility, and next-gen ERP reporting capabilities to eliminate data latency in critical decision‑making.
• Value Chain & Greenfield Scaling: Develop and refine value chain optimization models—covering raw material strategy, internal process constraints, and multi-location factory synergies—to support next‑generation gigafactories.
• Long-Term Strategic Alignment: Partner with Strategy, Product, and Finance executives to build multi‑year forecasts that directly support Sila’s commercial roadmap and capital planning.
• Team Leadership & Mentorship: Build, mentor, and inspire a strategic planning team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, structured problem‑solving, and cross‑departmental collaboration.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related technical field

Job description

Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc. is seeking a Director of Strategic Planning to design, scale, and lead the SIOP ecosystem across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sales, Strategy, and Finance.

You will architect processes, implement advanced planning technologies, and drive real-time optimization to support gigafactory scaling and capital planning. This role combines leadership, cross-functional influence, and a hands-on approach to transform planning accuracy and execution speed.