Lead Inventory Coordinator

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 & Neutron 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.

LEAD INVENTORY COORDINATOR

Based onsite at Rocket Lab's space structures complex in Middle River, MD the Lead Inventory Coordinator is tasked with supporting Operations teams to achieve daily/weekly production targets including facilitating any production deviations that may require re-prioritization of resources. This role will champion inbound throughput and accuracy outbound DIFOT to achieve a high customer service levels thru the constant strive to receive and supply the right parts, to the right place, at the right time. There are thousands of components that are used on Electron and hundreds of Orders that need to be correctly received in a timely manner and supplied to internal and external customers on a just in time basis.

WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO:

• Monitor Open orders & Fast Track Rush Orders
• Ensure Throughput KPI’s are meet
• Provide Daily Direction and support for Store Persons
• Strong customer focus required for any walk ups
• Support inwards goods as needed
• Support outbound logistics as needed
• Ensure on time Delivery of components and Production kits in accordance with Production & Transfer Order Plans / Priorities
• Coordinate daily and weekly Kitting resource to achieve DIFOT and sustain a high level of customer service.
• First escalation point for any kitting related issues
• Liaison support for Production assembly Team Leads, Other Rocket labs sites and Logistics teams on required parts including internal Workshop for rework orders and parts that flow from the workshop back into stores
• Ensure compliance with RL document management system
• Ensure SOP’S are followed, and Stock point accuracy is maintained
• To ensure all tasks are carried out in manner that minimizes potential harm to yourself and others
• Facilitate shared resource requirements for achieving daily cycle counting program.
• Ensure FIFO is managed and maintained to achieve appropriate stock rotation
• Maintain Stock point accuracy and ensure LN accurately reflects actual stock movements.  Investigating and resolving any discrepancies.
• Drive Continuous Improvements across the team and maintain standard operating procedures for key processes.
• Maintain a tidy, orderly warehouse in accordance with the principles of 5s
• To carry out all tasks as could be reasonably be expected of you
• Ensure health and safety policies and standard operating procedures are followed
• Correct PPE is worn in designated areas
• Near misses and incidents are reported promptly
• Additional duties as reasonably required

YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:

• 6+ years of Inventory / Supply Chain experience and a High School Diploma.
• Experience working independently to perform a wide range of complex duties under general guidance from supervisors.
• Exposure to international shipping regulations, including International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
• International Air Transportation Association, (IATA) / International Maritime Dangerous Good (IMDG) knowledge.
• Strong IT knowledge, comfortable working with Windows.
• Experience working with a fully integrated Enterprise Resource Planning system.

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

• Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, or High school diploma
• Proven experience in managing 3-6 direct reports
• Experience in aerospace, automotive, or other heavy manufacturing
• Prior experience in high-paced, rapid growth environment
• A can-do attitude, open to learning with good organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills and able to build working relationships.

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.