Director of Supply Chain Operations & Planning

About the Company

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

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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 prefered
• 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 operatioons
• Excellent leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced startup manufacturing environment
• Bilingual in English and Chinese REQUIRED

Required Skills

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

Equal Opportunity Statement

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