Inventory Coordinator
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 22, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 31, 2026. Rocket Lab scores B on the Alion truth index.
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.
ABOUT SUPPLY CHAIN AT ROCKET LAB:
RocketLab’sSupplyChainteamisresponsiblefor theflowofallmaterials, products, and componentsthroughthebusiness. Withmanyofourownproductsfunctioningascriticalcomponentsto ourownand ourcustomers’ missions, theSupplyChainteamhasa directimpactonthesuccessofourrocketand satelliteprograms. Theysetuptheassemblykitsthatenablesourtechniciansto puttogetherourElectronrockets, manageinventory, lookaftershippingand receiving, managedirectand indirectprocurement, and inspectand ensurethatallofourmaterialsand productsare compliantand upto standard. Theyare thechainthatlinksourteamstogether, and are criticalto oursuccess.
Make your next move with Rocket Lab, where precision, pace, and teamwork power every mission.
We’re looking for a highly organized, detail-driven Inventory Coordinator to join our Supply Chain team. In this role, you’ll help keep thousands of components and hundreds of orders moving seamlessly to internal and external customers, ensuring our production teams have what they need, exactly when they need it. You’ll be central to supporting daily and weekly production targets and championing Supply Chain DIFOT performance.
If you thrive in fast-paced environments, love keeping things running smoothly, and enjoy being the go-to person for accurate, reliable inventory support this role is for you.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Receive and process inwards goods on a FIFO basis, following all SOPs.
- Maintain stock accuracy through cycle counting, investigations, and ERP updates.
- Keep the warehouse organised to 5S standards and ensure key processes remain in control.
- Deliver components, kits, Kanban materials, and raw materials to support production priorities.
- Pick, pack, and dispatch items efficiently while supporting operations with logistics runner tasks.
- Work cross-functionally to remove bottlenecks and support internal customers with professional service.
- Follow health & safety procedures, wear required PPE, and report incidents promptly.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role within manufacturing.
- Confidence with ERP systems and the ability to learn new systems.
- Exceptional organisation skills, strong attention to detail, and a systematic approach.
- Ability to work independently, manage shifting priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
- Strong communication skills and a customer-focused mindset.
- A proactive, reliable, and team-oriented attitude.
NICE TO HAVE:
- Experience in stores/inventory roles, including inwards/outwards goods.
- Hands-on stock management and quality control experience.
- Exposure to manufacturing, automotive, or aviation environments.
SCHEDULE:
Shift: Night Shift (Monday - Thursday, 3:00 PM - 1:30 AM)
Schedule: 40 hours per week (10 hours/day, 4 days/week)
If the above sounds like you apply now!
WHAT TO EXPECT
We’re on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that’s not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think, out-work, and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each other’s backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.
Important information:
FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here.
Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at [email protected]. This dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. A response to your request may take up to two business days.
FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY:
For security reasons, background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant. These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations.
Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union, or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality. For more information on these Regulations, click here ITAR Regulations.