Strategic Planning Manager, Ops Analytics & Leadership

American Airlines; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel perks

Health benefits

Wellness programs

401(k)

Additional benefits

Job summary

American Airlines is seeking a seasoned Planning Lead within the Integrated Operations Division. You will supervise analysts/planners, drive shop repair scheduling, and oversee material planning and KPI development to optimize production performance.

You will mentor staff, coordinate with Finance and Base Operations, and present milestones to senior leadership, ensuring timely delivery of initiatives that benefit customers and the business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Economics, Accounting or related field or equivalent experience/training
• 4 years experience within Airline Operations
• Lean Six Sigma certification (preferred)
• 5 years' experience within Supply Chain/Logistics/Operations preferred

Responsibilities

• Leads a team of analysts/planners responsible for developing, executing, and maintaining shop repair scheduling, bill of works, metrics, and material planning
• Identifies opportunities to leverage tools, processes, and reporting for performance improvement
• Develops analysts/planners to achieve higher proficiency and readiness for advanced roles
• Develops project timelines, goals, and stakeholder engagement
• Collaborates with department managers to identify business challenges and craft solutions
• Updates senior leadership on project milestones and justifications for initiatives
• Uses multiple data sources to identify optimization opportunities and corrective actions
• Guides and mentors staff, empowering timely, informed decision‑making
• Focuses on customer needs and requirements

Skills

Leadership

Cross‑functional collaboration

Project management

Data-driven decision making

Strategic thinking

Communication

Financial acumen

Mentorship

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Supply Chain/Economics/Accounting or related field

Job description

American Airlines is seeking a seasoned Planning Lead within the Integrated Operations Division. You will supervise analysts/planners, drive shop repair scheduling, and oversee material planning and KPI development to optimize production performance.

You will mentor staff, coordinate with Finance and Base Operations, and present milestones to senior leadership, ensuring timely delivery of initiatives that benefit customers and the business.