Rocket Lab · 9 hours ago
Material Planner II
Long Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$65K/yr - $85K/yr
2+ years expRocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services and spacecraft design. The Material Planner II is responsible for managing material requirements planning (MRP) and ensuring timely production and procurement processes, collaborating with various teams to maintain efficient operations within the supply chain.
AerospaceManufacturingSoftwareSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Responsible for demand, supply, and fulfilment planning within MRP
Responsible for ensuring bill of materials, parts, and master data, are maintained within ERP
Accountable for timely release of purchase planning messages to procurement
Accountable for timely release of work orders to production
Responsible for updating demand to accommodate engineering change orders, and communicating changes to procurement
Accountable for creating visibility of material position (with line of balance reports, material shortage reports, clear to build reports, etc.)
Work in a cross functional team environment as a strong team player and demonstrate ability to work with other functional groups to achieve company-wide goals
Other duties asked by your manager, relevant to your role
Qualification
Required
2+ years of experience and a bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or supply chain
Proven ability to produce material line of balance, and conduct clear to build reviews
Proven knowledge of Material Planning fundamentals for master data management, order policy, BOM management, and planning release and fulfillment
Proficient in MRP systems
Proficient in MS Office, ERP systems, math and statistics
Preferred
Proficient in MRP systems
Prior experience in aerospace, EV automotive, or other disruptive manufacturing industries
Prior experience in rapid growth environment
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
Experience with AS9100, US export controls
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize effectively and efficiently
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
Team oriented, strong ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment and to multiple deadlines
Benefits
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
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match
Discounted employee stock purchase program
Subsidized EV charging stations
Onsite gym
Food and drinks
Other discounts
Company
Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab is an aerospace company that provides launch services, spacecraft design, and manufacturing of satellite components.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.98BKey Investors
Canadian Space AgencyU.S. Department of CommerceTrinity Capital
2025-12-09Grant
2025-09-15Post Ipo Equity· $750M
2024-11-25Grant· $23.9M
Leadership Team
Adam Spice
Chief Financial Officer
Frank Klein
Chief Operations Officer
Recent News
2026-01-11
2026-01-11
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