Master Schedule / Demand Management Developer - Remote

The Master Schedule / Demand Management Developer is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the digital solutions that support Master Production Scheduling (MPS) and Demand Planning across complex aerospace and defense programs. This role sits at the intersection of Supply Chain, Operations, and IT, translating business forecasting and capacity requirements into robust, automated planning tools and integrations (e.g., SAP S/4HANA, SAP IBP, SAP APO, or equivalent planning systems).

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Technical Skills
  • Experience developing or configuring solutions in SAP S/4HANA, SAP IBP, SAP APO, or equivalent ERP/MRP planning platforms (e.g., demand planning, MPS, MRP modules).
  • Strong proficiency in data modeling, integration (APIs, IDocs, ETL), and reporting/analytics tools used to support demand planning and scheduling.
  • Ability to build scenario-planning and “what-if” tools for capacity, materials, and demand changes.
• Functional / Domain Knowledge
  • 5+ years of experience in Master Scheduling, Demand Planning, or Production Planning in a manufacturing environment, ideally Aerospace & Defense or complex engineered products.
  • Solid understanding of MPS, MRP, S&OP/SIOP, capacity planning, and inventory management concepts.
  • Experience supporting or working with Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for development or production programs. 
• Soft Skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; comfortable working with large datasets and complex program structures.
  • Excellent communication skills to translate planning/business requirements into technical solutions and to communicate schedule and demand insights to stakeholders.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, change-driven environment with multiple programs and stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) for demand and supply or SAP S/4HANA embedded PP/DS.
• Background in Aerospace & Defense, including familiarity with long-lead items, program-based planning, and government/defense contract structures.
• Experience using advanced scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera) to interface IMS with ERP/MRP environments.
• Experience implementing S&OP/SIOP process automation and dashboards.