Inventory Coordinator II

Rocket Lab’s Supply Chain team is responsible for the flow of all materials, products, and components through the business. With many of our own products functioning as critical components to our own and our customers’ missions, the Supply Chain team has a direct impact on the success of our rocket and satellite pro...

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We’re looking for a highly organized, detail‑driven Inventory Coordinator to join our Supply Chain team. In this role, you’ll help keep thousands of components and hundreds of orders moving seamlessly to internal and external customers, ensuring our production teams have what they need, exactly when they need it. Yo...

We’re looking for a highly organized, detail‑driven Inventory Coordinator to join our Supply Chain team. In this role, you’ll help keep thousands of components and hundreds of orders moving seamlessly to internal and external customers, ensuring our production teams have what they need, exactly when they need it. You’ll be central to supporting daily and weekly production targets and championing Supply Chain DIFOT performance.
If you thrive in fast-paced environments, love keeping things running smoothly, and enjoy being the go-to person for accurate, reliable inventory support  this role is for you.
• Receive and process inwards goods on a FIFO basis, following all SOPs. 
• Maintain stock accuracy through cycle counting, investigations, and ERP updates. 
• Keep the warehouse organised to 5S standards and ensure key processes remain in control. 
• Deliver components, kits, Kanban materials, and raw materials to support production priorities. 
• Pick, pack, and dispatch items efficiently while supporting operations with logistics runner tasks. 
• Work cross-functionally to remove bottlenecks and support internal customers with professional service. 
• Follow health & safety procedures, wear required PPE, and report incidents promptly.

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role within manufacturing. 
• Confidence with ERP systems and the ability to learn new systems. 
• Exceptional organisation skills, strong attention to detail, and a systematic approach. 
• Ability to work independently, manage shifting priorities, and meet tight deadlines. 
• Strong communication skills and a customer-focused mindset. 
• A proactive, reliable, and team-oriented attitude.
• Experience in stores/inventory roles, including inwards/outwards goods. 
• Hands-on stock management and quality control experience. 
• Exposure to manufacturing, automotive, or aviation environments. 
Shift: Night Shift (Monday – Thursday, 3:00 PM – 1:30 AM)
Schedule: 40 hours per week (10 hours/day, 4 days/week)