Inventory Coordinator II

About the role

Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us.

Rocket Lab’s Supply Chain team is responsible for the flow of all materials, products, and components through the business. With many of our own products functioning as critical components to our own and our customers’ missions, the Supply Chain team has a direct impact on the success of our rocket and satellite programs. They set up the assembly kits that enables our technicians to put together our Electron & Neutron rockets, manage inventory, look after shipping and receiving, manage direct and indirect procurement, and inspect and ensure that all of our materials and products are compliant and up to standard. They are the chain that links our teams together, and are critical to our success.

Based onsite at Rocket Lab’s global headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the Inventory Coordinator is tasked with all aspects of inventory management from receiving, putting into inventory, counting, and kitting, inwards and outwards goods. There are thousands of components that are used on Electron and millions of dollars of inventory that need to be received, stored, and kitted for production maintaining inventory accuracy through adherence to process, and customer satisfaction of just-in-time fulfillment makes an Inventory Coordinator a critical role in the "last mile" of our supply chain.

We’re on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that’s not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think, out-work, and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each other’s backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.

Responsibilities

• Receive inwards goods on a FIFO basis and ensure SOP’s for processing of inwards goods are adhered to
• Ensure accurate and on time delivery of components and production kits in accordance with production & transfer order plans / priorities
• Ensure supply of Kanban materials to shop floor is sustained
• Raw material movements and replenishment
• Ensure SOP’S are followed, and stock point accuracy is maintained
• Participate in a daily cycle counting program
• Ensure FIFO is managed and maintained to achieve appropriate stock rotation
• Maintain stock point accuracy and ensure LN accurately reflects actual stock movements
• Investigating and resolving any discrepancies
• Additional duties as reasonably required

Requirements

• High school diploma and 1+ year of experience
• Proficient using Microsoft Products (Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point, Access)
• Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree
• Experience in aerospace, automotive, or other heavy manufacturing
• Experience with control and tracking of serial, and lot controlled materials
• Experience with ERP Systems
• Prior experience in high-paced, rapid