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Senior Material Planner I

Rocket Lab logoRocket Lab$82,000–$105,000/yrLong Beach, CAPosted 1mo ago
  • US citizenship
  • ITAR / US person

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This posting states $82k–$105k a year. Open supply chain professional jobs in California post a median of $118k a year, the middle half $103k–$142k, across 135 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post.

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About the job

## ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine.

Come shape the future with us. ## SUPPLY CHAIN 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 programs.

They set up the assembly kits that enables our technicians to put together our Electron rockets, manage inventory, look after shipping and receiving, manage direct and indirect procurement, and inspect and ensure that all of our materials and products are compliant and up to standard.

They are the chain that links our teams together, and are critical to our success. ## SENIOR MATERIAL PLANNER I 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 and ensure everyone within production and supply chain know their next action.

Material Planners interact with engineering, quality, production, supply chain, and finance, to ensure they are planning and managing the production schedule, supplier lead times, inventory levels, and engineering build timelines. ## WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO - 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 ## YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS - 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 ## THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE - 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 This position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.

Join one of the world's fastest-growing space companies and own a piece of it. In addition to competitive base pay, you'll receive company stock as part of your total compensation package, giving you a direct stake in our success. As we expand to new launch sites, groundbreaking missions, and global markets, your ownership has the opportunity to grow alongside the company.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes our industry-leading Employee Stock Purchase Program (with a 15% discount on company stock), top-tier medical plans (HMO, PPO, and a zero cost HDHP option with a significant HSA company 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, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.

Additional perks include subsidized EV charging, onsite fitness centers (where available), discounted gym memberships, complimentary snacks and beverages, 50% employee discount on our popular merch store, and a variety of other employee discounts.

Level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. Base Pay Range (CA Only) $82,000 - $105,000 USD WHAT TO EXPECT We’re on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that’s not an easy task.

It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think, out-work, and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each other’s backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small.

We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way. ## FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY To conform to U.S.

Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S.

Department of Commerce, as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here .

Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at g.biow@rocketlabusa.com.

This dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered.

A response to your request may take up to two business days. ## FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY For security reasons, background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant.

These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union, or a country that i

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Builds the Electron and Neutron launch vehicles and spacecraft and their components.

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