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 multiple greenfield and brownfield site launches.
• Manage node-level volume forecasting, capacity allocation, and manpower planning.
• Lead site selection, land banking, build-to-suit developments, and real estate negotiations.
• Build and defend business cases and financial models for C-level and institutional partners.
• Drive stakeholder management for local government entitlements, zoning, and permits.
• Lead the complete construction delivery lifecycle and contractor oversight.
• Direct technical execution across Civil Engineering, MEP, High-Voltage Electricity, and IT infrastructure.
• Direct warehouse layout engineering and CAD drawings review.
• Oversee global and local procurement strategies for MHE and lead technical teams in automation system reviews.

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, ROI modeling, and value engineering.
• Proficiency in data-driven management and KPI tracking using 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)

Before you apply

• Complete the attached Internal Transfer Request Form and submit.
• Apply with your Coupang e-mail address.
• Coupang may rescind an offer if a candidate is found to have submitted false information.

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.