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We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us.\nWhile other companies talk about it, we do it!\nABOUT SUPPLY CHAIN AT ROCKET LAB:\nRocketLab’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.\nWhat You’ll Do\nLead & Support: Provide daily direction and support to Inventory Coordinators, driving throughput and DIFOT outcomes.\nStock Accuracy: Maintain inventory accuracy and ensure systems reflect real-time movements.\nProduction Delivery: Deliver production kits and components on time, including fast-track and urgent orders.\nIssue Resolution: Act as the first escalation point for inventory-related issues, resolving non-conformances promptly.\nWarehouse Standards: Maintain a tidy, orderly warehouse environment aligned with 5S principles.\nContinuous Improvement: Identify, lead, and embed continuous improvement initiatives across the function.\nCustomer Service: Provide exceptional service to Production Assembly teams, Logistics, and other stakeholders.\nSafety Leadership: Lead a safe workplace by enforcing policies, PPE use, hazard management, and incident reporting.\nWhat You’ll Bring\nAssociate’s degree, Bachelor’s degree, or High School Diploma.\n5+ years of relevant experience.\nExperience leading a small team in a high-paced environment.\nMust be a competent and experienced Forklift and Reach Truck Operator.\nStrong organizational skills, a can-do attitude, and comfort working with IT systems and ERP platforms.\nEffective communication and relationship-building abilities.\nPreferred Experience\nBackground in aerospace, automotive, heavy manufacturing, or rapid-growth environments.\nWhy Rocket Lab?\nYou’ll work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry, in a culture that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement. At Rocket Lab, every day is a chance to make a real impact.\nReady to launch your career to new heights? Apply now and help us shape the future of space!\nIf the above sounds like you apply now!\nWHAT TO EXPECT \nWe’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. \nImportant information:\nFOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:\nTo 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.\nRocket 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.\nApplicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at . 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.\nFOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY:\nFor 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. \nUnder 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. 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