Inventory Specialist

**Rocket Lab** Rocket Lab is a vertically integrated provider of small launch services, satellites, and spacecraft components. Our mission is to open access to space to improve life on Earth. Our team is over 1,300 people strong and we're adding to it every week. Collaboration is at our core - every idea is heard, and everyone makes a difference. Teams are nimble, decisions are made quickly, and we are action oriented. **Inventory Specialist** There are thousands of components that are used on Electron and millions of dollars of inventory that need to be received, stored, and kitted for production. An Inventory Specialist is tasked with all aspects of inventory management from receiving, putting into inventory, counting, and kitting, inwards and outwards goods. Maintaining inventory accuracy through adherence to process, and customer satisfaction of just-in-time fulfillment makes a Storeperson a critical role in the "last mile" of our Supply Chain. **What you'll get to do**: - Fulfilling inventory pick requests, and compiling full car part kits for production - Receiving inventory into MRP, and conducting paper and visual inspections - Manage inventory levels within MRP, and transactions for inventory moves - Managing advanced kitting system (Kanban, line-side replenishment, etc.) - Maintaining accurate inventory counts and storage locations within ERP/MRP - Proactively report minimum stock levels - Perform daily cycle count processing. - Review, pick, organize, and put away standard hardware, purchased materials, parts, and assemblies. - Kit work orders safely and timely in accordance to company standards. - Maintain the inventory of kitting supplies and materials. - Liaise with Material Planner department, to ensure production components are pulled and issued on time. - Maintain strict material handling practices in accordance with good practice/ procedures. - Ensuring that the database correctly captures movements of all components, including inwards goods and storeroom functions - Ensuring all parts are receipted into and issued out of the MRP system in a timely manner to ensure stock levels and movements are recorded - Unboxing and processing incoming goods and distributing across the organization including receipting parts into the appropriate software - Ensuring serial and lot numbers are recorded in the system if required - Passing goods on to Quality Control if required - Store is set up to meet needs of the business and parts movements in and out of the storeroom are recorded accurately - Standard Warehouse Management principles are adhered to and inventory levels are accurate - Cycle counts are completed in line with company requirements - Responsible for keeping work area clean and tidy while maintaining tool accountability - Abide by all applicable Health and Safety legislation and Rocket Lab policies and procedures - Work effectively with all staff towards the goals of the company - Additional duties as reasonably required **You'll bring these qualifications**: - Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, or High school diploma and 5+ years of relative experience - Proficient using Microsoft Products (Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point, Access) - Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems **These Qualifications would be nice to have**: - Independently performs a wide range of complex duties under general guidance from supervisors. Has gained full proficiency in a broad range of activities related to the job. - Team oriented, strong ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment and to multiple deadlines - Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize effectively and efficiently - Experience in aerospace, automotive, or other heavy manufacturing - Experience with control and tracking of serial, and lot controlled materials. - Experience with ERP Systems - Prior experience in high-paced, rapid growth environment - US Citizen preferred Important information: **FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY**: - To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen as defined by ITAR (22 CFR -120.15) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S Department of State._ - 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._