Production Planner I

Rocket Lab Corporation•Long Beach, CA

9d•$63,000 - $79,000•Onsite

About The Position

Based onsite at Rocket Lab’s headquarters in Long Beach, California, the Production Planner I manages work orders and supports production planning. The role works with Engineering, Quality, Production, Supply Chain, and Finance to plan and manage production schedules, lead times, yields, and engineering build timelines. The planner helps ensure the Production team has appropriately prioritized work and can build without blockers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of work experience, with 4 or more years of total work experience.
Demonstrated ability to conduct clear-to-build reviews and expedite materials through production.
Knowledge of production planning fundamentals, including master data management, batch processing, and issue ticket disposition.
Experience with MRP systems.
Proficiency in MS Office, ERP systems, math, and statistics.

Nice To Haves

Experience in aerospace, EV automotive, or other disruptive manufacturing industries.
Experience in a rapid-growth environment.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
Experience with AS9100 and U.S. export controls.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
Ability to prioritize effectively and efficiently.
Experience with SQL, Python, or R.

Responsibilities

Conduct supply and fulfillment planning within MRP for Production work orders.
Release work orders to Production and kit requests to Inventory.
Provide visibility into material position using line-of-balance reports, material shortage reports, clear-to-build reports, and related reporting.
Support prioritization and expediting of subassemblies to support integration timelines.
Ensure part master data within MRP is accurate for Production parts.
Understand material demand and configuration accuracy.
Work effectively across functional groups to support company-wide goals.
Perform other duties relevant to the role as assigned by the manager.

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 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.