CLS Taiwan Launch Director

The role

The Director of TW Logistics Launch leads end-to-end physical infrastructure and launch lifecycles across Taiwan. This executive role manages multi-site fulfillment network expansion, including real estate, construction, and automation.

What you will do

• Formulate and execute Taiwan's long-term infrastructure master plan.
• Oversee end-to-end program delivery for greenfield and brownfield site launches.
• Manage node-level volume forecasting and capacity allocation.
• Lead site selection, land banking, and build-to-suit developments.
• Build and defend business cases and financial models for C-level partners.
• Drive stakeholder management for local government entitlements and permits.
• Lead the complete construction delivery lifecycle and contractor oversight.
• Direct technical execution across Civil, MEP, High-Voltage, and IT infrastructure.
• Direct warehouse layout engineering and CAD drawings review.
• Oversee global and local procurement for MHE and advanced automation systems.

Required qualifications

• 12–15+ years of progressive leadership experience in logistics real estate development, facility construction management, engineering launch programs, or industrial expansion within high-growth E-comm
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Electrical/Control Engineering, Real Estate, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Track record of executing greenfield and brownfield warehouse launches.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD designs, structural engineering, MEP systems, and local Taiwan building codes/permitting.
• Familiarity with automated sorting systems, MHE procurement, vendor contract management, and PLC/SCADA control frameworks.
• Knowledge of end-to-end real estate expansion including site underwriting, land banking, BTS developer management, and municipal entitlements.
• Expertise in multi-million dollar CAPEX/OPEX budget management and ROI modeling.
• Proficiency in data-driven management and executive dashboard tools like Tableau or Power BI.
• Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.
• Professional fluency in spoken and written English.
• Professional fluency in spoken and written Mandarin (Chinese).

Nice to have

• Advanced certifications (e.g., PMP, Professional Engineer/PE, Architect license)

About the company

Coupang is reimagining the shopping experience with the goal of wowing each customer. Their services in Taiwan include Rocket Delivery and Rocket Oversea.