Lead, Planning & Fulfillment

Rocket Lab • Long Beach, CA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems. Its Supply Chain team supports the flow of materials, products, and components across the business, including inventory, shipping, receiving, procurement, and quality assurance.

Based onsite at Rocket Lab's global headquarters in Long Beach, California, the Planning and Fulfillment Lead ensures materials flow efficiently to meet production demands and company objectives. The role leads planners and/or coordinators/expeditors and oversees demand, supply, and fulfillment planning in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. It requires experience in material planning and procurement, with a focus on data accuracy, supplier coordination, production schedules, and clear communication of material status.

The position requires U.S. citizenship due to program requirements and the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. It may involve prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, and computer work, as well as occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience and a bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience with at least 9 years of total experience.
• Proficiency in ERP and MRP systems for material planning and management.
• Strong knowledge of material planning fundamentals, including master data management, BOM management, and planning release and fulfillment processes.
• Experience producing material line-of-balance reports and conducting clear-to-build reviews.
• Proficiency in MS Office, math, and statistical analysis for data reporting.
• Experience working in the aerospace industry.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to program requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A team-oriented mindset and ability to multitask and meet multiple deadlines.
• Experience in aerospace, EV automotive, or other disruptive manufacturing industries.
• Familiarity with AS9100 standards and U.S. export controls (ITAR and EAR).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience managing obsolete and end-of-life products.
• Proficiency in SQL.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of planners and/or coordinators/expeditors.
• Oversee demand, supply, and fulfillment planning within the MRP system.
• Maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs), parts, and master data in the ERP system.
• Update demand to reflect Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and New Product Introductions (NPIs).
• Provide visibility into material positions through tools such as line-of-balance, material shortage, and clear-to-build reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve company-wide goals.
• Monitor on-time delivery of purchased items and escalate delays or issues to Strategic Sourcing and Quality teams as needed.
• Manage obsolete and end-of-life products to minimize unusable inventory.
• Foster positive supplier relationships and support smooth communication and collaboration.
• Escalate cost or quality concerns to Strategic Sourcing and Quality teams for resolution.
• Align demand, supply, and fulfillment planning with production schedules.
• Communicate material status and updates to relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures related to procurement and material planning.

Benefits

• Company stock as part of total compensation.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program with a 15% discount on company stock.
• Medical plans, including HMO, PPO, and a zero-cost HDHP option with a significant company HSA contribution.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Flexible spending and dependent care accounts.
• Paid parental leave.
• Disability insurance.
• 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 the company merchandise store.
• Other employee discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager