Director of Supply Chain Operations & Planning

Compal USA Technology is a leading advanced manufacturing company specializing in the production of next-generation AI servers, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise technology solutions. With rapidly expanding operations in Taylor and Georgetown TX, we are investing more than $235 million in manufacturing infrastructure and creating up to 1,500 careers in Central Texas. Guided by our commitment to Building Tomorrow, we combine innovation, operational excellence, and a high-performance culture to shape the future of technology manufacturing.

The Director of Supply Chain Operations & Planning will lead end-to-end supply chain operations for the Texas manufacturing facility, including demand planning, inventory management, logistics, warehousing, and production support. This role is responsible for ensuring operational readiness, supporting production ramp-up activities, and driving supply chain efficiency through strategic planning and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership experience in factory operations, SIOP processes, and global supply chain management within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Lead demand and supply planning activities to support manufacturing operations and customer requirements.
• Manage inventory strategy, inventory buffers, and inventory optimization initiatives.
• Oversee logistics, transportation, warehousing, and distribution operations.
• Support Texas site production ramp-up and operational readiness activities.
• Coordinate cross-functional planning activities to ensure on-time production and delivery.
• Establish and manage SIOP (Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning) processes.
• Define and implement freight and logistics strategies to optimize cost and efficiency.
• Monitor and improve OTIF (On-Time In-Full) performance metrics.
• Drive inventory turns improvement and reduce operational downtime.
• Lead and mentor Operations Managers and supply chain teams.
• Utilize ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle to support operational planning and reporting.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Procurement, Engineering, and Global Teams to ensure seamless operations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management, or related field required.
• 12+ years of supply chain operations experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong factory or data center operations experience preferred.
• Proven experience leading SIOP and end-to-end supply chain planning processes.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.
• Strong knowledge of logistics, inventory management, and freight operations.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced startup manufacturing environment.
• Bilingual in English and Chinese preferred.

• Strong leadership experience in factory operations.
• Experience with SIOP processes.
• Global supply chain management expertise.

Compal USA Technology is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.