Resource Planning Manager Jobs
Resource Planning Manager jobs are open across manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, retail, and government, from mid-level analyst to senior and director, with specializations in workforce planning, demand forecasting, and capacity planning. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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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
- We are responsible for process standardization and capacity modelling.
- Additionally, we work closely with airport leadership and the Resource Operations team on providing inputs for staffing
The role is a part of the Airport and Cargo Resource Planning team within our Airport & Cargo Excellence group.
What you'll do
As noted above, this list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential functions (and certainly non-essential job functions) that are not referenced. Management will modify the job or require other tasks be performed whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so, observing, of course, any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations.
- Develops and maintains airport staffing models to analyze staffing requirements and work closely with Financial Planning & Controller groups to provide accurate headcount forecasts
- Identifies, analyzes and recommends solutions to airport resource issues and build strategies to optimize staffing efficiencies
- Evaluates the financial and customer experience implications of strategic projects such as capital expenditures, contract proposals, process improvements, and technology changes as it relates to staffing
- Works closely with airport leadership to provide support and evaluate changes to staffing practices
- Uses qualitative and quantitative observations/data to develop capacity model requirements to be used to feed staffing models
- Basic understanding of lean six sigma and continuous improvement to identify process improvement opportunities
- Manages standardization of processes at the airports in alignment with the model(s)
All you'll need for success
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Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience
- 2+ years of related experience in an airline or aviation consulting firm as an analyst in operations, finance, or corporate development
- BS/BA degree in a related field - preferably in engineering, business, mathematics, or economics
- Expert in Excel and PowerPoint
- Motivated professional that is capable of managing a heavy workload while prioritizing complex tasks
- An agile, self-starter with the ability to deal with ambiguity
- Adapts well in fast-paced/changing environments
- Shows up every day with a high can-do attitude and energy
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Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience
- Ability to pull and manipulate large sets of data using SQL or Python Experience
- Working with union or frontline level employees
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Skills, Licenses & Certifications
- N/A
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.
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
- We are responsible for process standardization and capacity modelling.
- Additionally, we work closely with airport leadership and the Resource Operations team on providing inputs for staffing
The role is a part of the Airport and Cargo Resource Planning team within our Airport & Cargo Excellence group.
What you'll do
As noted above, this list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential functions (and certainly non-essential job functions) that are not referenced. Management will modify the job or require other tasks be performed whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so, observing, of course, any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations.
- Develops and maintains airport staffing models to analyze staffing requirements and work closely with Financial Planning & Controller groups to provide accurate headcount forecasts
- Identifies, analyzes and recommends solutions to airport resource issues and build strategies to optimize staffing efficiencies
- Evaluates the financial and customer experience implications of strategic projects such as capital expenditures, contract proposals, process improvements, and technology changes as it relates to staffing
- Works closely with airport leadership to provide support and evaluate changes to staffing practices
- Uses qualitative and quantitative observations/data to develop capacity model requirements to be used to feed staffing models
- Basic understanding of lean six sigma and continuous improvement to identify process improvement opportunities
- Manages standardization of processes at the airports in alignment with the model(s)
All you'll need for success
-
Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience
- 2+ years of related experience in an airline or aviation consulting firm as an analyst in operations, finance, or corporate development
- BS/BA degree in a related field - preferably in engineering, business, mathematics, or economics
- Expert in Excel and PowerPoint
- Motivated professional that is capable of managing a heavy workload while prioritizing complex tasks
- An agile, self-starter with the ability to deal with ambiguity
- Adapts well in fast-paced/changing environments
- Shows up every day with a high can-do attitude and energy
-
Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience
- Ability to pull and manipulate large sets of data using SQL or Python Experience
- Working with union or frontline level employees
-
Skills, Licenses & Certifications
- N/A
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.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in resource planning manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, industrial engineering, or a related field
- Experience with workforce or capacity planning software and ERP systems
- Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, or similar platforms
- Demonstrated ability to build and manage demand or resource forecasting models
- Strong communication skills for presenting plans to operations and senior leadership
- APICS CPIM or CSCP certification preferred for supply chain planning roles
Tips for Your Resource Planning Manager Job Search
Quantify your forecasting accuracy improvements
Hiring managers for resource planning managers want to see outcomes, not duties. Pull concrete examples from past roles where your demand forecasts reduced overstaffing, cut costs, or improved service levels, and state the results in plain numbers on your resume.
List the planning tools you know
Many applicant tracking systems screen resource planning manager resumes for specific software. Name every planning, scheduling, and ERP tool you have used, including any workforce management platforms, so your application clears the initial filter before a human reviews it.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists resource planning manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by planning function
Resource planning manager roles differ significantly by function: workforce, capacity, supply, and demand planning each have distinct skill expectations. Filter your search by the function you know best so you're applying to roles where your specific experience is a direct match.
Prepare a scenario-based interview case
Interviewers for resource planning roles frequently give a scenario, such as a sudden demand spike or a staffing shortfall, and ask how you'd respond. Prepare two or three real examples from your work that show your analytical process and how you communicated trade-offs to stakeholders.
Negotiate scope, not just compensation
When you receive an offer, ask clarifying questions about the size of the team you'll plan for, the planning horizon, and the tools in place. Understanding those constraints before you accept helps you evaluate whether the role matches your experience level and growth goals.
Resource Planning Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most resource planning managers?
The most active employers for resource planning managers right now are HR Annie Consulting, Visa, and Goldbelt, and the most openings are in Texas, Arizona, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Industries with the highest volume of postings include healthcare, logistics, and large-scale manufacturing.
How many resource planning manager jobs are remote?
About 100% of resource planning manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with availability varying by industry and planning function. Workforce planning and demand forecasting roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while capacity and production planning roles more often require on-site presence.
How do you become a resource planning manager?
Most resource planning managers start in analyst or coordinator roles in supply chain, operations, or workforce management and build experience running forecasting models and coordinating with cross-functional teams. Moving into a manager role typically requires demonstrating that you can own a planning cycle end to end, present recommendations to leadership, and manage at least one direct report or planning workstream independently.
Can I get a resource planning manager job with limited experience?
Getting hired as a resource planning manager with limited direct experience is possible if you can show relevant adjacent work, such as scheduling, inventory coordination, or analyst roles where you built or improved forecasting processes. Employers look for candidates who understand planning cycles and can explain trade-offs clearly, so framing your experience around outcomes and decisions carries more weight than years on a title.
What does the resource planning manager interview process look like?
The interview process for a resource planning manager role typically includes an initial screening call focused on your planning background, followed by one or two technical or behavioral rounds where you walk through how you've built forecasts, handled exceptions, or improved planning accuracy. Many employers add a scenario or case exercise where you're given a planning problem and asked to walk through your approach and how you'd communicate the recommendation to stakeholders.
Where can I find and apply to resource planning manager jobs?
You can find and apply to resource planning manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and planning specialty, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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