Lead Inventory Coordinator
About The Role
Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – all with the goal of opening access to space. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations.
The 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.
Lead Inventory Coordinator
- Monitor Open orders & Fast Track Rush Orders
- Ensure Throughput KPI’s are met
- Provide Daily Direction and support for Store Persons
- Support inwards goods as needed
- Support outbound logistics as needed
- Ensure on time Delivery of components and Production kits in accordance with Production & Transfer Order Plans / Priorities
- Coordinate daily and weekly Kitting resource to achieve DIFOT and sustain a high level of customer service
- First escalation point for any kitting related issues
- Liaison support for Production assembly Team Leads, Other Rocket labs sites and Logistics teams on required parts including internal Workshop for rework orders and parts that flow from the workshop back into stores
- Ensure compliance with RL document management system
- Ensure SOP’S are followed, and Stock point accuracy is maintained
- To ensure all tasks are carried out in manner that minimizes potential harm to yourself and others
- Facilitate shared resource requirements for achieving daily cycle counting program
- Maintain Stock point accuracy and ensure LN accurately reflects actual stock movements
- Investigating and resolving any discrepancies
- Drive Continuous Improvements across the team and maintain standard operating procedures for key processes
- Maintain a tidy, orderly warehouse in accordance with the principles of 5s
- To carry out all tasks as could be reasonably be expected of you
- Ensure health and safety policies and standard operating procedures are followed
- Correct PPE is worn in designated areas
- Near misses and incidents are reported promptly
Qualifications
- A high school diploma and 6+ years of relevant experience
- Experience independently performing a wide range of complex duties under general guidance from supervisors
- Gained full proficiency in a broad range of activities related to the job
- Proven experience in managing 3-6 direct reports, or qualified internal candidate
- Exposure to international shipping regulations, such as International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
- International Air Transportation Association, (IATA) / International Maritime Dangerous Good (IMDG) knowledge
- Strong IT knowledge, comfortable working with Windows
- Experience working with a fully integrated Enterprise Resource Planning system
Would Be Nice to Have
- Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree
- Experience in aerospace, automotive, or other heavy manufacturing
- Experience with ERP Systems
- Prior experience in high-paced, rapid growth environment
- A can-do attitude, open to learning with good organizational skills
- Excellent communication skills and able to build working relationships