Manager, Planning & Fulfillment

Rocket Lab Corporation • Middle River, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Employees may also receive company equity and access to a robust benefits package including: top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option, dental and vision coverage, 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year, 11 paid holidays per year, flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Other perks include: Discounted employee stock purchase program, subsidized EV charging stations, onsite gym, food and drinks, and other discounts.

What This Job Offers

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