Inventory Coordinator II
Job Description
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 Rocket Lab builds and launches enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation, missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations.
Rocket Lab's Electron rocket has become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit. Alongside Electron, Rocket Lab is developing Neutron — a medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle designed for larger constellation deployment. The Space Systems business designs and builds an extensive line of satellites, payloads, and components, including spacecraft selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars, and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope.
About the Supply Chain Team
Rocket Lab's Supply Chain team is responsible for the flow of all materials, products, and components through the business. With many of Rocket Lab's own products functioning as critical components to internal and customer missions alike, the Supply Chain team has a direct impact on the success of every rocket and satellite program. They set up assembly kits that enable technicians to build Electron and Neutron rockets, manage inventory, oversee shipping and receiving, handle direct and indirect procurement, and inspect and verify that all materials and products meet compliance standards. They are the chain that links all teams together — and are critical to Rocket Lab's success.
About the Role
Based on-site at Rocket Lab's Auckland Production Complex in Mt. Wellington, Auckland, the Inventory Coordinator II is responsible for ensuring the seamless flow of thousands of components and hundreds of orders to internal and external customers on a just-in-time basis. This role exists to support Operations teams in achieving daily and weekly production targets, including managing production deviations and re-prioritisation as needed. By championing Supply Chain DIFOT (Delivery in Full, On Time) and maintaining high customer service levels, the Inventory Coordinator ensures the right parts are delivered to the right place at the right time — enabling efficient and effective production outcomes.
This is a night shift position, working 40 hours per week on the following schedule:
- Monday – Thursday: 3:00 PM – 1:30 AM
Responsibilities
- Receive and process inwards goods on a FIFO (First In, First Out) basis, following all relevant SOPs and ensuring accurate stock rotation and inventory records in LN
- Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, and complete daily cycle counts to maintain accuracy across all stock locations
- Uphold standard operating procedures and maintain a tidy, organised warehouse environment in line with 5S principles
- Deliver components, production kits, and Kanban materials accurately and on time to support production priorities
- Efficiently pick, pack, and dispatch items, and complete logistics runner tasks to support ongoing operations
- Move and replenish raw materials as needed, collaborating cross-functionally to identify and relieve bottlenecks
- Provide professional, service-focused assistance to walk-up customer inquiries from internal stakeholders
- Follow all health and safety policies, wear correct PPE at all times, and promptly report near misses or incidents
- Perform other duties as reasonably required to support Supply Chain and Operations teams
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma and 2+ years of experience within a manufacturing environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access
- Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems
- Ability to work the designated night shift schedule (Monday – Thursday, 3:00 PM – 1:30 AM)
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
- 2+ years of experience in a stores environment, including handling both inwards and outwards goods in fast-paced, high-growth manufacturing, automotive, or aviation industries
- Hands-on experience in stock management and quality control processes
- Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
- Proven ability to work productively and methodically without direct supervision
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships in a demanding, customer-focused environment
- Experience working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines, with the flexibility to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Reliable and willing to
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