Planning Manager

Intro Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you’ll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you’ll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board! Why you'll love this job This job is a member of the Material Planning Team within the Integrated Operations Division, r esponsible for leading the Material Planning Analytics & Execution Support team focused on converting analytical insights, transformation initiatives, and operational priorities into scalable processes and measurable business outcomes. What you'll do Own inventory health performance improvement initiatives in partnership with Material Planning teams, utilizing analytics, governance, process improvement and execution support to improve inventory availability, fill rate, shortages, zero-stock events, AOG support and allocation effectiveness. Lead a team of analysts responsible for developing, executing, monitoring and sustaining material planning analyses, operational support activities and improvement initiatives. Partner with Supply Chain Transformation to deploy and operationalize new planning capabilities, processes, analytical methodologies and operating models. Lead cross-functional Material Planning initiatives by establishing project plans, governance structures, stakeholder alignment, milestones and performance measures through operational adoption and sustainment. Drive operational readiness, deployment support, adoption, training, stabilization and sustainment of newly deployed capabilities across the Material Planning organization. Translate analytical insights into actionable recommendations that improve inventory health, planner effectiveness and operational performance. Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions supporting AOG reduction, allocation optimization, customer-impact material management and inventory performance improvement. Use performance metrics and operational analysis to identify and implement standardization, automation and process improvement opportunities that improve planning effectiveness and scalability in coordination with all Supply Chain teams. Establish and lead governance reviews supporting station inventory performance, allocation strategy, deployment execution, campaign readiness and operational performance management. Develop and maintain performance reporting, dashboards and analytical tools that support leadership decision-making and performance management. Lead analysis and initiatives that improve planner productivity, workload balancing, alert management and planning process effectiveness. Lead execution support activities that address operational challenges, ensure issue resolution in both the short term and long term, and enable successful implementation of Material Planning strategies across the organization. Influence and align cross-functional stakeholders across Supply Chain, Tech Ops, Transformation, Procurement and Engineering to achieve desired business outcomes. Provide executive-level reporting and recommendations regarding project status, business outcomes, risks, mitigation plans and improvement opportunities. Develop team members and prepare them for increasing responsibility. All you'll need for success Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Economics, Engineering or related field. 3-5 years of experience in Airline Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics, Material Planning, Analytics or related operational functions. Experience leading projects, initiatives, teams or cross-functional efforts. Experience using data and analytics to support operational decision-making. Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience 5+ years of experience in Airline Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics or Material Planning. Experience leading direct reports. Experience driving operational performance improvement initiatives. Experience leading cross-functional projects and influencing stakeholders. Experience implementing business process, transformation or capability deployment initiatives. Experience with inventory management, planning, forecasting or supply chain analytics. Skills, Licenses & Certifications Ability to develop strategic direction while balancing long-term objectives with short-term operational execution. Strong financial acumen, business judgment and decision-making skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to leverage data, technology and operational insights to drive business performance. Strong project and program leadership skills including planning, execution, governance and change management. Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and build effective partnerships across functions without direct authority. Ability to lead, develop and inspire teams through ambiguity, change and competing priorities. Demonstrated ownership, accountability and bias toward action in complex operational environments. Strong written, verbal and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels, including senior leadership. What you'll get Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer: Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network. Health Benefits: On day one, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that’s just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more. Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that’s why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need. 401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year. Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more Feel free to be yourself at American From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Team Member Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world. Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on life’s journey? Feel free to be yourself at American.