Senior Logistics Coordinator

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.

Rocket Lab's Supply Chain teamis responsible forthe flow of all materials, products, and componentsthroughoutthe 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 upassemblykits thatenableour technicians to put together our Electron rockets, manage inventory, look after shipping and receiving, manage direct and indirect procurement, and inspect and ensure thatallofour materials and products are compliant and up to standard.

They are the chain that links our teamstogether and a critical to our success.

Based on site at Rocket Lab's Middle River, MD production facility, the Senior Logistics Coordinator is responsible for domestic and international shipping. There are hundreds of components that are used to manufacture Electron's Launch Vehicle that are globally sourced and/or moved domestically and internationally between Rocket Lab manufacturing sites. This role will actively manage the logistical movements of these items. This role is responsible for managing domestic and international logistics from suppliers, between Rocket Lab locations internationally and beyond.

The role also requires adherence to ITAR and other applicable export regulations.

• Plan and coordinate inbound and outbound shipments to ensuretimelydelivery.
• Schedule transportation and resolve shipping or delivery issues.
• Ensure compliance with shipping regulations andmaintainaccuratedocumentation.
• Identify and implement process improvements tooptimizelogisticsoperations.
• Train, and supportlogisticsstaff to meet performance goals.
• Build andmaintainrelationships with vendors and evaluate their performance.
• Communicate with internal teams and external partners to ensure smooth operations.
• Track and analyzelogisticsKPIs and prepare performance reports.
• Develop and implement risk management and contingency plans for disruptions.

• High school diploma and2+years of experience.
• Exposure to international shipping regulations.
• High degree of knowledge of freightforwardingand customs regulations.
• 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.
• Basic understanding of necessary documentation for international shipping.

• A can-do attitude, open to learning with good organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills and able to build working relationships.
• Experience in aerospace, automotive, or other heavy manufacturing.
• Experience with ERP Systems and Transportation Management Systems (TMS).
• Prior experience in high-paced, rapid growth environment.
• Holds an active dangerous goods certification.
• Coordinating shipments across all modes of transportation: air, ocean, trucking, parcel/small pack.
• Works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function.
• Has gainedproficiencyin multiple competencies relevantincludingspecialized training and certifications.

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:

• company equity
• 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 leavedisability insurance
• life insurance
• access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match

Other perks include:

• discounted employee stock purchase program
• free…