Manager, Master Scheduling and Planning
About The Position
As a Manager, Master Scheduling and Planning at True Anomaly, you will be a key contributor to executing our Supply Chain and Operations strategy, establishing and running our demand S&OP cycle. You will support Supply Chain & Project Management in developing master production and supply schedules to ensure timely delivery of flight hardware to orbit. Leading a team of Material Resource Planners, you will drive continuous improvement of demand planning and scheduling processes and act as a cross-functional advocate across the business. We're looking for a seasoned scheduling professional who wants to design scalable processes, own the demand signal from requirements through production execution, and lead a team that keeps programs on track.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (or relevant work experience equivalent)
- 8+ years of relevant demand planning/master scheduling experience
- 3+ years of direct people management experience, including hiring, coaching, and performance management
- Demonstrated expertise managing demand plans/production schedules in aerospace, defense, or complex manufacturing
- Deep experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar), including MRP logic, work order management, and capacity planning
- Strong proficiency in S&OP processes and cross-functional demand planning
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, analytical, and prioritization skills
- Strong organizational skills managing multiple concurrent program schedules
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and scheduling tools such as MS Project
- Demonstrated ability to build, lead, and scale a high-performing team in a fast-paced environment
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Nice To Haves
- Space-technology or launch vehicle manufacturing supply chain/scheduling experience
- APICS CPIM or CSCP certification (or in progress)
- Experience in high-growth manufacturing or new program standup
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a team of Material Resource Planners, including hiring, onboarding, and performance management
- Manage team workload and prioritization across concurrent programs; build capacity and succession plans
- Develop and maintain the demand signal across multiple programs, aligning customer demand, production capacity, and material availability
- Own the S&OP process, facilitating cross-functional demand reviews with Program Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain
- Translate program requirements into production plans, work order releases, and material demand signals
- Resolve scheduling conflicts, capacity constraints, and material shortages through data-driven trade-off analysis
- Partner with Procurement and Supply Chain on long-lead and critical-path item management
- Build and maintain scheduling metrics, KPIs, and dashboards for schedule health and on-time delivery
- Lead scenario/what-if analysis to assess impacts of engineering changes, requirement shifts, or supply disruptions
- Drive ERP/MRP optimization and workflow automation
- Serve as primary escalation point for scheduling issues across Program Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain
Benefits
- Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
