Manager, Master Scheduling and Planning

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

Qualifications

• 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