Manager, Planning & Fulfillment

SUPPLY CHAIN

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 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. 

MANAGER, PLANNING & FULFILLMENT

Based onsite at Rocket Lab's Middle River, MD facility, The Manager, Planning & Fulfillment will lead a team with responsibility for ensuring raw materials, and components are delivered supporting production needs, efficiently. This role will fully understand our supply chain and production operations. They will develop inventory strategies and drive execution. The Manager, Planning & Fulfillment requires engagement with Rocket Lab US and New Zealand across the extended supply chain.

WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO:

• Responsible for managing a team of Material and Production Planners.
• Responsible for creating material demand within MRP, and managing material supply for Production and R&D. 
• Responsible for ensuring part master data within MRP is accurate.
• Create material visibility across the business (with line of balance reports, material shortage reports, clear to build reports, etc.).
• Identify part supply constraints that may impact production schedule, and create mitigation plans.
• 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.

YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, supply chain, or other relevant fields.
• 8+ years of related experience as Material Planner, Production Planner, Buyer type of function & a bachelors degree or equivalent years of work experience (12+ years total work experience)
• Proven ability to manage demand planning and supply planning within MRP.
• Proven ability to create new processes and deploy effective systems. 
• Proficient in MS Office, ERP systems, math and statistics.

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

• Proficient in SQL and MRP systems.
• Experience in aerospace or automotive manufacturing.
• Prior experience in rapid growth environment.
• 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.

ADDITIONAL REQUIRMENTS

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.   
• Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing.  
• Must be physically able to commute to buildings 
• Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise. 
• Able to lift 25LBS unassisted