Full-Time

Head of Global Supply Chain

Posted on 3/25/2024

Rocket Lab USA

Rocket Lab USA

1,001-5,000 employees

Provides launch services and builds spacecraft

Hardware
Industrial & Manufacturing
Aerospace

Compensation Overview

$175,000 - $270,000Annually

+ Company Stock + Stock Options + Cash Incentives

Senior, Expert

Long Beach, CA, USA

Required Skills
Sales
Communications
Management
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field and 12+ years of experience in Supply Chain
  • 7+ years of senior leadership role and team management within the manufacturing or space industry
  • Experience managing large contracts, programs and multiple priorities
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, logistics, and planning
  • Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives
  • Strong negotiation skills with experience in sourcing, planning and international manufacturing
  • Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills
Responsibilities
  • Oversee the entire supply chain process, including procurement, logistics, inventory management, and distribution of material to internal customers
  • Oversee subcontractor relationships, equipment, and planning
  • Establish key strategies for the supply chain team in collaboration with executive leadership
  • Develop and implement supply chain strategies to optimize efficiency and cost-effectiveness
  • Maintain positive and professional relationships with trade associates and suppliers
  • Collaborate with other key departments (Legal, Sales, Finance, etc) to align supply chain strategies with overall business goals
  • Drive continuous improvement through value engineering to ensure best ideas and solutions are implemented
  • Manage the supply chain team and provide guidance and leadership to ensure smooth operations
  • Analyze supply chain data and performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and cost savings
  • Implement and maintain systems and technologies to enhance supply chain visibility and control
  • Ensure compliance with regulations and ethical standards within the supply chain
  • Meet all customer specifications/requirements for materials, vendors and suppliers

Rocket Lab offers end-to-end space solutions, including reliable launch services, spacecraft design and manufacturing, and satellite components such as the Electron small orbital launch vehicle and the Photon satellite platform. Their technologies support various applications such as national security, scientific research, Earth observation, and communications.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$1.5B

Headquarters

Lakewood, California

Founded

2006

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

17%

1 year growth

42%

2 year growth

112%
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