Senior Production Planner

While other companies talk about it, we do it!

ABOUT SUPPLY CHAIN AT ROCKET LAB:

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 PRODUCTION PLANNER

As a Senior Production Planner based at Rocket Lab's site in Auckland, NZ you will have the opportunity to support the production of Electron rockets or satellite systems. In this role you will work on coordinating production schedules, optimizing workflows, and ensuring timely delivery of materials. To be successful in this role, you must be detail oriented, proactive, and collaborative, with a strong ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Join a driven team of pioneers relentlessly tackling challenging projects, delivering on the impossible, and making an impact on the future of space!

WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO:

• The Production Planner will constantly champion schedule adherence with daily detailed scheduling and planning of work orders.
• The Production Planner supports production to achieve on time delivery of dependent demands in accordance with the Master Production Schedule.
• Responsible for shop floor inventory positions and accuracy, the Production Planner works closely with manufacturing engineering and inventory control to identify and resolve any discrepancies with raw material and semi-finished goods inventory.
• You will support the Supply Chain organization, with deliverables required for internal leadership, board of directors, and investors.

YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years' experience in a Production Planning or relevant position, ideally in a manufacturing / engineering environment
• Proficient in MS Office, ERP systems, math, and statistics
• Understanding of planning related ERP processes and requirements including MRP
• Excellent analytical and creative problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse problems, propose solutions and/or make recommendations and act
• Flexible team player who is looking to thrive in a fast-growing and often-times uncertain environment

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

• Proficient in Shop Floor Production control & MRP systems
• Experience in aerospace or automotive manufacturing
• Prior experience in rapid growth environment
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and understand production processes and constraints

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.