Inventory Coordinator II

Rocketlab; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA is seeking an Inventory Coordinator II responsible for managing all aspects of inventory, including receiving, counting, and kitting of components critical to production. This role is essential for maintaining inventory accuracy and ensuring timely fulfillment of orders.

The ideal candidate should have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to comply with standard operating procedures. Join Rocket Lab to play a vital role in the success of our rocket and satellite programs.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with inventory management processes.

Responsibilities

• Receive inwards goods on a FIFO basis and ensure SOPs for processing.
• Ensure accurate delivery of components and production kits.

Job description

ABOUT ROCKET LAB

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – all with the goal of opening access to space. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations.

Our Electron rocket has become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, all while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium‑lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope.

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 and 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.

INVENTORY COORDINATOR II

Based onsite at Rocket Lab’s global headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the Inventory Coordinator is tasked with all aspects of inventory management from receiving, putting into inventory, counting, and kitting, inwards and outwards goods. There are thousands of components that are used on Electron and millions of dollars of inventory that need to be received, stored, and kitted for production maintaining inventory accuracy through adherence to process, and customer satisfaction of just-in-time fulfillment makes an Inventory Coordinator a critical role in the “last mile” of our supply chain.

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO

• Receive inwards goods on a FIFO basis and ensure SOPs for processing of inwards goods are adhered to
• Ensure accurate and on time delivery of components and production kits in accordance with production & transfer order plans / priorities