Production Planner I

Rocket Lab•Long Beach, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Rocket Lab’s Supply Chain team manages the flow of materials, products, and components through the business. Production Planners manage work orders and coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Production, Supply Chain, and Finance to plan and manage production schedules, lead times, yields, and engineering build timelines. They help ensure Production has properly prioritized, build-ready work without blockers. This role is based onsite at Rocket Lab’s headquarters in Long Beach, California. The planner handles supply and fulfilment planning for Production work orders in MRP, releases work orders and kit requests, tracks material availability, supports subassembly prioritization, and maintains accurate production part master data. The position may involve prolonged sitting, standing, walking, and computer work, as well as occasional exposure to moderate noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience, with 4 or more years of total work experience.
Proven 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, mathematics, and statistics.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in aerospace, EV automotive, or other disruptive manufacturing industries.
Prior 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 fulfilment 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, material-shortage, clear-to-build, and similar reports.
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 cross-functionally to achieve company-wide goals.
Perform other duties relevant to the role as requested 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.