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Strategic Planning Director

Sila Nanotechnologies · Alameda, CA · On-site

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About Sila Nanotechnologies

The modern silicon anode was invented and scaled by Sila. Titan Silicon delivers 20% more energy density for batteries powering millions of devices…. Backed by Bessemer.

About the role

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. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • 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
More about this role

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?

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...

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