Manager, Master Scheduling and Planning

True Anomaly•Long Beach, CA

3d•$125,000 - $190,000•Hybrid

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

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