Manager, Master Scheduling and Planning

Manager, Master Scheduling and Planning

Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA

Space is a war fighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Base Salary: $100,000-$155,000

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.

Work Location —Successful candidates will be located near Denver or Long Beach.

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.