Senior Manager, Planning & Fulfillment

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.

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 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.

Based onsite at Rocket Lab's Middle River, MD facility, the Senior Manager, Planning & Fulfillment will lead a team with responsibility for ensuring raw materials and components are delivered supporting production needs efficiently. This role will fully understand our supply chain and production operations and will engage with Rocket Lab US and New Zealand across the extended supply chain.

• Manage a team of Material and Production Planners.
• Create material demand within MRP and manage material supply for Production and R&D.
• Ensure part master data within MRP is accurate.
• Create material visibility across the business (line of balance reports, material shortage reports, clear‑to‑build reports, etc.).
• Identify part supply constraints that may impact production schedule and create mitigation plans.
• 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.

• 10+ years of related experience as Material Planner, Production Planner, Buyer type of function and a bachelor's degree or equivalent years of work experience (14+ years total work experience).
• Proven ability to manage demand planning and supply planning within MRP.
• Proven ability to create new processes and deploy effective systems.
• Proficient in MS Office, ERP systems, math and statistics.

• Proficient in SQL and MRP systems.
• Experience in aerospace or automotive manufacturing.
• Prior experience in rapid growth environment.
• 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.

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.

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 one component of our total rewards package. Employees may also receive company equity and access to a robust benefits package including top‑tier medical HMO, PPO and 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 stock purchase program and free snacks/drinks onsite. Eligibility for benefits may vary based on employment status. Base Pay Range (MD Only): $130,000 USD – $175,000…