Senior Material Planner I

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...

Based onsite at Rocket Labs global headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the Senior Material Planner is responsible for managing MRP and planning for every part that Rocket Lab makes or buys. Material Planners are quarterbacks on a very large team of players that support operations and supply chain; they call the plays an...

Responsible for demand, supply, and fulfilment planning within MRP

Responsible for ensuring bill of materials, parts, and master data, are maintained within ERP
Accountable for timely release of purchase planning messages to procurement
Accountable for timely release of work orders to production
Responsible for updating demand to accommodate engineering change orders, and communicating changes to procurement.
Accountable for creating visibility of material position (with line of balance reports, material shortage reports, clear to build reports, etc.)
Work in a cross functional team environment as a strong team player and demonstrate ability to work with other functional groups to achieve company-wide goals
Other duties asked by your manager, relevant to your role

5+ years of experience and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of work experience (9+ total years of work experience).
Proven ability to produce material line of balance, and conduct clear to build reviews
Proven knowledge of Material Planning fundamentals for master data management, order policy, BOM management, and planning release and fulfillment.
Proficient in MRP systems
Proficient in MS Office, ERP systems, math and statistics
U.S citizenship is required, due to program requirements
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
Proficient in MRP systems
Prior experience in aerospace, EV automotive, or other disruptive manufacturing industries
Prior experience in rapid growth environment
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
Experience with AS9100, US export controls
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize effectively and efficiently
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
Team oriented, strong ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment and to multiple deadlines

Citizenship of AU / NZ / EU / NATO