Lead Inventory Coordinator

Rocket Lab USA; Middle River (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Rocket Lab USA is seeking a Lead Inventory Coordinator to drive inbound throughput and accurate outbound DIFOT from its Middle River, MD facility. The role focuses on supporting production teams, managing stock, and coordinating warehousing activities on a just-in-time basis.

Lead responsibilities include overseeing store personnel, optimizing kitting, and ensuring compliance with Rocket Lab's SOPs and document management systems, while maintaining a high level of customer service and safety.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of Inventory / Supply Chain experience with a High School Diploma.
• Ability to work independently to perform a wide range of complex duties under general guidance.
• Exposure to ITAR and international shipping regulations.
• Knowledge of IATA/IMDG.
• Strong IT skills and experience with Windows.
• Experience with a fully integrated ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Monitor Open orders and Fast Track Rush Orders.
• Ensure Throughput KPIs are met.
• Provide Daily Direction and support for Store Persons.
• Strong customer focus for any walk ups.
• Support inwards goods as needed.
• Support outbound logistics as needed.
• Ensure on time Delivery of components and Production kits.
• Coordinate daily and weekly Kitting resources to achieve DIFOT.
• First escalation point for kitting issues.
• Liaison support for Production leads and other Rocket Lab sites.

Skills

Inventory / Supply Chain experience

Independent worker

ITAR knowledge

IATA/IMDG knowledge

IT knowledge

ERP system experience

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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 & 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.

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 salary is just one component of our total rewards package at Rocket Lab. Employees may also receive company equity and access to a robust benefits package including: top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option, dental and vision coverage, 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year, 11 paid holidays per year, flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Other perks include: discounted employee