Material Planner II

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 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.

MATERIAL PLANNER II

Based onsite at Rocket Labs global headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the Material Planner is responsible for managing MRP and planning for every part that Rocket Lab makes or buys. Material Planners are quarterbacks on a very large team of players that support operations and supply chain; they call the plays and ensure everyone within production and supply chain know their next action.

• Material Planners are responsible for demand, supply, and fulfilment planning within MRP.
• Material Planners are responsible for ensuring bill of materials, parts, and master data, are maintained within ERP.
• Material Planners are accountable for timely release of purchase planning messages to procurement.
• Material Planners are accountable for timely release of work orders to production.
• Material Planners are accountable for updating demand to accommodate engineering change orders, and communicating changes to procurement.
• Material Planners are accountable for creating visibility of material position (with line of balance reports, material shortage reports, clear to build reports, etc.).
• Material Planners work in a cross-functional team environment as a strong team player and demonstrate ability to work with other functional groups to achieve company-wide goals.
• Material Planners are responsible for other duties asked by their manager, relevant to their role.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience and a bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or supply chain.
• Proven ability to produce material line of balance, and conduct clear to build reviews.
• Proven knowledge of Material Planning fundamentals for master data management, order policy, BOM management, and planning release and fulfillment.
• Proficient in MRP systems.
• Proficient in MS Office, ERP systems, math and statistics.

Desired Qualifications

• Proficient in MRP systems.
• Prior experience in aerospace, EV automotive, or other disruptive manufacturing industries.
• Prior experience in rapid growth environment.
• Experience with reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Experience with AS9100, US export controls.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize effectively and efficiently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Team-oriented, strong ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment and to multiple deadlines.

What To Expect

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.