Senior Material Planner I
Core
Manage MRP and planning for every part Rocket Lab makes or buys, acting as a quarterback for production and supply chain operations.
Role type
Senior Material Planner
Builds
Production schedules, assembly kits for Electron rockets, and material flow for satellite programs
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Space industry
Required skills
MRP systems, ERP systems, Bill of Materials (BOM) management, Material Planning fundamentals, Line of Balance reporting, Clear to Build reviews, Purchase planning, Work order release, Engineering change order management
Preferred skills
Aerospace or EV automotive industry experience, AS9100 knowledge, US export controls knowledge, Engineering drawing interpretation
Technologies
MRP, ERP, MS Office
Responsibilities
Manage demand, supply, and fulfillment planning within MRP; Maintain bill of materials, parts, and master data within ERP; Release purchase planning messages to procurement; Release work orders to production; Update demand to accommodate engineering change orders; Create visibility of material position via line of balance and shortage reports
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
