Production Planner II
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.
Our 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 enable 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.
About the role
Based onsite at Rocket Lab’s headquarters in Long Beach, CA, Production Planners are responsible for work order management at Rocket Lab. Production Planners interact with Engineering, Quality, Production, Supply Chain, and Finance, to ensure they are planning and managing the production schedule, production lead times, yield management, and engineering build timelines. Production Planners ensure that the Production team has work in their queue, the correct priority, and are clear to build without blockers.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for supply and fulfilment planning within MRP for Production work orders.
- Responsible for releasing work orders to Production, and kit requests to Inventory.
- Accountable for creating visibility of material position (with line of balance reports, material shortage reports, clear to build reports, etc.).
- Responsible for supporting prioritization and expediting subassemblies to support integration timeline.
- Accountable for ensuring part master data within MRP is accurate for Production parts.
- Understand material demand and accuracy of configuration.
- 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.
- Other duties asked by your manager, relevant to your role.
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience & a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of work experience (6+ years total work experience).
- Proven ability to conduct clear build reviews, and expedite materials through production.
- Knowledge of Production Planning fundamentals for master data management, batch processing, and issue ticket disposition.
- Proficient in MRP systems.
- Proficient in MS Office, ERP systems, math and statistics.
Qualifications
These qualifications would be nice to have:
- Prior experience in aerospace, EV automotive, or other disruptive manufacturing industries.
- Prior experience in rapid growth environment.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Experience with AS9100, US export controls.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize effectively and efficiently.
- Experience with SQL, Python or R.
This position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including industry-leading Employee Stock Purchase Program (with a 15% discount on company stock).
- Top-tier medical plans (HMO, PPO, and a zero cost HDHP option with a significant HSA company contribution).
- Dental and vision coverage.
- Paid vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays.
- Flexible spending and dependent care accounts.
- Paid parental leave.
- Disability and life insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Subsidized EV charging, onsite fitness centers (where available), discounted gym memberships.
- Complimentary snacks and beverages.
- 50% employee discount on our popular merch store.
- Variety of other employee discounts.
Pay
Level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. Base Pay Range (CA Only): $72,000 USD - $90,000 USD.