Manager, Inventory and Logistics
About The Position
The Manager, Inventory and Logistics is based onsite at Rocket Lab’s headquarters in Long Beach, California, and leads teams responsible for inventory controls and daily logistics execution across several East Coast sites. This hands-on leader works directly with team members to maintain high service levels for internal and external customers, fulfill orders, achieve delivery and inventory-accuracy targets, and ensure adherence to standard operating procedures. The role oversees inventory management, material handling, shipping and receiving, inventory planning and kitting, and related systems and processes. It also includes domestic and international travel, with travel to multiple sites primarily on the East Coast.
Requirements
- At least 8 years of experience and a bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience; the posting specifies 12+ years of total work experience as the equivalent.
- At least 5 years of related leadership experience in supply chain.
- Demonstrated ability to manage inventory teams.
- Demonstrated ability to implement systems and tools for material management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, ERP systems, math, and statistics.
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time to multiple sites, primarily on the East Coast.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively and efficiently.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Team-oriented approach and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines.
- Experience in aerospace, automotive, or other heavy manufacturing.
- Experience with ERP systems.
- Experience in a fast-paced, rapid-growth environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead a team responsible for inventory management, material handling, shipping, and receiving across several East Coast sites.
- Oversee inventory controls and perpetual inventory reporting.
- Ensure on-time delivery of inventory materials to production.
- Develop packaging solutions to prevent damage to parts.
- Implement systems and processes for inventory barcoding and bin locations.
- Manage inventory planning and kitting to deliver materials line-side to production cells.
- Ensure inventory accuracy and cycle counts meet Finance requirements.
- Ensure shipping and receiving processes support the procure-to-pay process.
- Oversee receiving inspection to ensure parts meet specifications.
- Travel domestically and internationally.
- Perform additional duties as reasonably required.
Benefits
- Company stock as part of the total compensation package.
- Employee Stock Purchase Program with a 15% discount on company stock.
- Medical plans, including HMO, PPO, and a zero-cost HDHP option with a company HSA 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 the company merchandise store.
- Other employee discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
