Senior Fulfillment Planner I

Rocket Lab Corporation•Long Beach, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Based on site at our Rocket Lab Headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the Fulfillment Planner plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth flow of materials for production, focusing on tactical execution rather than strategic sourcing. This role requires strong organizational, technical, and communication skills to manage purchase orders, purchase schedules, and supplier relationships while ensuring alignment with production needs and company goals. It is ideal for individuals with experience in material planning and procurement in fast-paced manufacturing environments.

Requirements

5+ years of experience and a bachelor’s degree, or equivalent years of work experience (9+ years total work experience).
Proficiency in ERP and MRP systems for managing purchase orders, purchase schedules, and material planning.
Proven knowledge of material planning fundamentals, including master data management, BOM management, and planning release and fulfillment.
Ability to produce material line of balance reports and conduct clear-to-build reviews.
Proficiency in MS Office, math, and statistics for data analysis and reporting.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, supply chain, or other relevant fields.
8+ years of related experience as a Material Planner, Buyer, or equivalent role.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively and efficiently.
Team-oriented, with the ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines.
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
Prior experience in aerospace, EV automotive, or other disruptive manufacturing industries.
Familiarity with AS9100 standards and US export controls (ITAR and EAR).
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
Experience in managing obsolete and end-of-life products.

Responsibilities

Create, Modify and Manage purchase orders and purchase schedules for production products, ensuring accuracy and alignment with production needs.
Maintain purchase order and purchase schedule data within ERP systems.
Ensure order acknowledgments are received directly from suppliers or via supplier portals.
Monitor and ensure on-time delivery of purchased items, escalating delays or issues to the Strategic Sourcing and Quality teams.
Ensure purchased items are to the latest revision and meet engineering and quality requirements.
Manage obsolete and end-of-life products to prevent unusable inventory.
Maintain positive relationships with suppliers to ensure smooth communication and collaboration.
Escalate cost or quality concerns to the Strategic Sourcing and Quality teams for resolution.
Ensure demand, supply, and fulfillment planning aligns with production schedules.
Update demand to accommodate engineering change orders and communicate changes to suppliers.
Provide visibility into material positions using tools such as material shortage reports, clear-to-build reports, and line of balance reports.
Work closely with production, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure alignment with company-wide goals.
Communicate material status and updates to relevant stakeholders.
Maintain accurate bill of materials (BOM), parts, and master data within ERP systems.
Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures related to procurement and material planning.