Manager, Master Scheduling and Planning

trueanomalyinc; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Health benefits

401K

PTO and paid holidays

Equity

Job summary

True Anomaly in Colorado is seeking a Manager, Master Scheduling and Planning to lead the Demand S&OP cycle, developing master production and supply schedules to ensure timely delivery of flight hardware to orbit. You will oversee a team of Material Resource Planners and drive data-driven scheduling improvements across programs.

You will partner with Program Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain, translating requirements into production plans while maintaining KPIs and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of demand planning/master scheduling experience.
• 3+ years of people management (hiring, coaching, performance).
• Aerospace/defense or complex manufacturing experience.
• Deep experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP/Oracle).
• Strong S&OP expertise and cross-functional planning.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and prioritization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Material Resource Planners.
• Manage workload and prioritize across concurrent programs.
• Develop and maintain demand signal across programs.
• Own the S&OP process with cross-functional reviews.
• Translate requirements into production plans and material signals.
• Resolve scheduling conflicts and material shortages with data-driven trade-offs.
• Partner with Procurement on long-lead items.
• Build scheduling KPIs and dashboards; drive improvements.
• Lead what-if analyses for changes or disruptions.
• Drive ERP/MRP optimization and automation.

Skills

Demand planning

Master scheduling

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Prioritization

Microsoft Excel

MS Project

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Oracle

MRP systems

Job description

OUR MISSION

True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors - enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground.

OUR VALUES

Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.

What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.

It's the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.

YOUR MISSION

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.

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

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 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

COMPENSATION

• Base Salary: $125,000-$190,000
• Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work Location -Successful candidates will be located near Denver or Colorado Springs. While we observe a hybrid work environment, some work must be done on site.
• Work environment -the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
• Physical demands -the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1