Scheduler

Karman Space & Defense is a leader in the rapid design, development, and production of critical, next-generation system solutions that align with the U.S. Department of War and its allies’ core mission priorities, and meet the accelerating demand for access to space. Building on nearly 50 years of success, we deliver Payload & Protection Systems, Aero/Hydrodynamic Interstage Systems, and Propulsion & Launch Systems to more than 80 prime contractors supporting over 130 space and defense programs.

In this role, you will coordinate production schedules and inventory needs to keep operations running efficiently. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to align resource planning, manage demand, and maintain accurate schedules that support program commitments. Your work helps ensure on-time delivery, smooth production flow, and strong collaboration across sales, operations, and supply chain teams.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary scheduling liaison across sales, logistics, and manufacturing teams.

• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to develop schedules and plans that optimize available resources.
• Integrates sales orders into the master schedule and coordinates raw materials, supplies, equipment, and staffing to meet delivery dates.
• Compares current and projected orders with inventory levels and anticipates required materials.
• Schedules product demand based on mix and provides accurate commitment dates to program management and contracts teams.
• Assembles master schedule reporting to track performance against business, shipment, inventory, and production plans.
• Provides input to finance for sales and operations planning (S&OP) based on volume and capacity.
• Identifies demand levels and develops production plans aligned with customer requirements, including lead-time calculations.
• Manages load leveling, bottleneck scheduling, and applies theory of constraints (TOC) principles.
• Analyzes production floor status using input/output control reporting.
• Maintains and updates the master distribution schedule and communicates changes or delays.
• Participates in forecasting meetings and leads planning sessions with sales, production, shipping, purchasing, and customer service.
• Supports capacity analysis to ensure adequate personnel, equipment, and facility resources.
• Determines available capacity prior to releasing planned orders.

Required Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Thorough understanding of business and supply chain operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to create program schedules using tools such as Line of Balance and Microsoft Project.
• Proficiency with production planning systems, such as Epicor or E2.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• At least five years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification from the American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS).

• Lean or Green Belt Six Sigma certification.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

The essential functions of this position must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Special Mentions

• No travel is required for this position.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Tuition reimbursement

Karman Space and Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

This role follows a 9/80 schedule, with 9-hour shifts Monday through Thursday, an 8-hour shift every other Friday, and the alternating Friday off