Lead Inventory Coordinator
Rocket Lab Corporation
| Company | Rocket Lab Corporation |
| Category | Operations & Admin |
| Location | Middle River |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Lead |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Last verified | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Source | Employer career page (greenhouse) |
Description
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.
Our Electron rocket has become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, all while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope.
SUPPLY CHAIN
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 & Neutron 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.
LEAD INVENTORY COORDINATOR
Based onsite at Rocket Lab's space structures complex in Middle River, MD the Lead Inventory Coordinator is tasked with supporting Operations teams to achieve daily/weekly production targets including facilitating any production deviations that may require re-prioritization of resources. This role will champion inbound throughput and accuracy outbound DIFOT to achieve a high customer service levels thru the constant strive to receive and supply the right parts, to the right place, at the right time. There are thousands of components that are used on Electron and hundreds of Orders that need to be correctly received in a timely manner and supplied to internal and external customers on a just in time basis.
WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO:
Monitor Open orders & Fast Track Rush Orders
Ensure Throughput KPI’s are meet
Provide Daily Direction and support for Store Persons
Strong customer focus required for any walk ups
Support inwards goods as needed
Support outbound logistics as needed
Ensure on time Delivery of components and Production kits in accordance with Production & Transfer Order Plans / Priorities
Coordinate daily and weekly Kitting resource to achieve DIFOT and sustain a high level of customer service.
First escalation point for any kitting related issues
Liaison support for Production assembly Team Leads, Other Rocket labs sites and Logistics teams on required parts including internal Workshop for rework orders and parts that flow from the workshop back into stores
Ensure compliance with RL document management system
Ensure SOP’S are followed, and Stock point accuracy is maintained
To ensure all tasks are carried out in manner that minimizes potential harm to yourself and others
Facilitate shared resource requirements for achieving daily cycle counting program.
Ensure FIFO is managed and maintained to achieve appropriate stock rotation
Maintain Stock point accuracy and ensure LN accurately reflects actual stock movements. Investigating and resolving any discrepancies.
Drive Continuous Improvements across the team and maintain standard operating procedures for key processes.