Strategic Planning Director

Job Description

Job Description

About Us

We are Sila, a next-generation battery materials company. Our mission is to power the world's transition to clean energy. To create this future, our team is building a better lithium-ion battery from the inside out today. We engineer and manufacture ground-breaking battery materials that significantly increase the energy density of batteries, while reducing their size and weight. The result? Smaller more powerful batteries that can unlock innovation in consumer devices and accelerate the mass adoption of electric cars to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels. We're tackling one of the biggest challenges of our time every day, and together we're redefining what's possible. Are you ready to be a part of a team committed to changing the world?

Who You Are

The Director of Strategic Planning will design, scale, and lead the overarching demand, production, and supply chain planning ecosystem for Sila's next-generation battery materials. Sitting at the intersection of Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sales, Strategy, and Finance, you will architect business processes, advanced systems, and executive reporting to drive organizational alignment. You will own and elevate the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process, transforming traditional planning into an agile, tech-forward engine capable of supporting rapid gigafactory scaling. As a champion of continuous innovation, you will relentlessly push systems toward real-time optimization, adopting cutting-edge technologies, automation, and custom-built software solutions to maximize operational transparency and execution speed.

Responsibilities and Duties

• 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.

  Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 10+ years in strategic planning, supply chain, or industrial operations leadership within complex manufacturing or hardware environments (e.g., battery, chemical, semiconductor, automotive).
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related technical field. 
• Systems & Automation Mastery: Proven track record of evaluating, selecting, and implementing advanced planning technologies, custom-built software, and enterprise systems.
• Strategic Vision & Technical Depth: Demonstrated expertise in value-chain optimization modeling, inventory theory, and real-time scheduling architectures.
• Leadership & Influence: Strong executive presence with a track record of driving cross-functional consensus, building high-performing teams, and influencing executive leadership.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Move long distances (such as from building to building) and be stationary for extended periods of time
• Operate a computer and other office equipment, such as a laptop, copier/printer, etc in a fixed location

The starting base pay for this role is between $193,000 and $244,000 at the time of posting. The actual base pay depends on many factors, such as education, experience, and skills. Base pay is only one part of Sila's competitive Total Rewards package that can include benefits, perks, and equity. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

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Working at Sila

We believe that building a diverse team at Sila helps us amplify our individual talents. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment where good ideas are free to come from anyone. We are proud to celebrate diversity and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, national origin, or any other status protected by law.