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Salary: USD 100,000 - 127,000 / annual
Rocket Lab is seeking a Lead, Planning & Fulfillment to manage supply chain operations at its Long Beach, CA headquarters. This role is critical to ensuring the efficient flow of materials and components that support Rocket Lab's rocket and satellite programs.
You will lead a team of Planners and/or Coordinators/Expeditors, overseeing demand, supply, and fulfillment planning within the MRP system. Key responsibilities include maintaining accurate Bill of Materials (BOM), parts, and master data in the ERP system; updating demand to reflect Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and New Product Introductions (NPIs); and providing visibility into material positions through line-of-balance reports, material shortage reports, and clear-to-build reports.
You will collaborate cross-functionally to achieve company-wide goals, monitor on-time delivery of purchased items, escalate delays or issues to Strategic Sourcing and Quality teams, and manage obsolete and end-of-life products to minimize unusable inventory. You will foster positive relationships with suppliers, align demand and supply planning with production schedules, communicate material status to stakeholders, and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures related to procurement and material planning.
This is an ideal opportunity for individuals with experience in material planning and procurement who thrive in dynamic, high-growth manufacturing environments. The role requires exceptional organizational, technical, and communication skills to manage supply chain processes in a fast-paced setting.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 5+ years of experience in material planning/supply chain and a bachelor's degree, OR 9+ years of total work experience
- Proficiency in ERP and MRP systems for material planning and management
- Strong knowledge of material planning fundamentals, including master data management, BOM management, and planning release and fulfillment processes
- Experience producing material line-of-balance reports and conducting clear-to-build reviews
- Proficiency in MS Office, as well as math and statistical analysis for data reporting
- Experience working in the aerospace industry
- U.S. citizenship required due to program requirements (ITAR compliance)
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
NICE-TO-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS:
- Exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills with ability to prioritize in fast-paced environments
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Team-oriented mindset with ability to multitask and meet multiple deadlines
- Experience in aerospace, EV automotive, or other disruptive manufacturing industries
- Familiarity with AS9100 standards and U.S. export controls (ITAR and EAR)
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
- Experience managing obsolete and end-of-life products
- Proficiency in SQL
