Material Planner

Description

Material Planner

Material Planners are responsible for managing MRP and planning for every part that Rocket Lab makes or buys. Material Planners are quarterbacks on a very large team of players that support operations and supply chain; they call the plays and ensure everyone within Production and Supply Chain know their next action. Material Planners interact with Engineering, Quality, Production, Supply Chain, and Finance, to ensure they are planning and managing the production schedule, supplier lead times, inventory levels, and engineering build timelines.

DUTIES & 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

Skills

MRP, Planning, Planner, Supply chain management, Procurement, Supply chain, Logistics, Inventory, Sap, Purchasing, Erp, Inventory management

Top Skills Details

MRP, Planning, Planner, Supply chain management, Procurement ,Supply chain, Logistics, Inventory, Sap, Purchasing, Erp, Inventory management

Additional Skills & Qualifications

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

· Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, supply chain or other relevant fields

· 1-3 years of related experience as Material Planner, Production Planner, or equivalent

· Works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. Typically requires additional specialized training.

· 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

· Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

· Excellent verbal and written communication abilities

· Team oriented, strong ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment and to multiple deadlines

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Long Beach, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $ $40.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending