Production Planner II

Rocket Lab Corporation•Long Beach, CA

5d•$72,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Rocket Lab is hiring a Production Planner II for its Supply Chain team, based onsite at its headquarters in Long Beach, California. The role manages work orders and supports production scheduling, lead times, yield management, and engineering build timelines. The planner works with Engineering, Quality, Production, Supply Chain, and Finance to keep production work appropriately prioritized and ready to build without blockers. The position handles supply and fulfillment planning in MRP for Production work orders, releases work orders to Production and kit requests to Inventory, and provides visibility into material availability and shortages. It supports prioritization and expediting of subassemblies, maintains accurate part master data, and monitors material demand and configuration accuracy. The planner also works cross-functionally toward company-wide goals and performs other relevant duties assigned by their manager. The job may involve prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, and computer work, as well as occasional exposure to moderate noise, dust, and fumes in production areas. Rocket Lab offers competitive base pay, company stock, and a comprehensive benefits package. The listed California base pay range is $72,000–$90,000; the level and salary depend on job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience and a bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience totaling at least 6 years.
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.
Proficiency with MRP systems.
Proficiency with MS Office, ERP systems, mathematics, and statistics.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in aerospace, electric-vehicle 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 skills.
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, material-shortage, and clear-to-build reports.
Support prioritization and expediting of subassemblies to meet integration timelines.
Ensure part master data for Production parts is accurate within MRP.
Understand material demand and maintain configuration accuracy.
Work cross-functionally with other groups to achieve 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.