Leading Hand - Logistics

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 1,500 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. While other companies talk about it, we do it! About the role There are thousands of components that are used on Electron across several global Manufacturing sites.  Rocket Labs operates a Multi Echelon Supply chain with Global and local supply and distribution.  The Logistics Team at Rocket Lab Supports the Global Supply Chain [Procurement, Warehousing, Production and Launch Operations teams] by facilitating all planned and unplanned movements of material. Bulk Storage and Retrieval Remote site inventory controls ITAR Tracking.   Fleet, Yard and Traffic Management. The Logistics Lead is responsible for leading an agile team responsible for coordinating the on-time delivery and freight management of all Inbound/Outbound freight including any production work in process movements between manufacturing/test sites and ensuring all ITAR compliance is met. This Role will champion the 5 R’s The Right Place The Right Time The Right Quantity The Right Price The Right person Essential skills 5+ years previous relevant logistics experience •    Team leading experience •    A strong understanding of MS Office software •    A can-do attitude, open to learning with good organizational skills •    Excellent communication skills and able to build working relationships •    Understanding of international shipping regulations  •    Expert knowledge of the transport of DG by all modes •    Knowledge of ERP systems •    Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and able to build working relationships •    Proven Team lead and development experience Desired Skills Experience in a manufacturing environment Exposure to international shipping regulations, ideally ITAR Cost center management experience Forklift license (preferable) Class 2 Drivers Licence Rocket Lab Employee Benefits The opportunity to work on innovative and ground breaking technology An employee stock purchase program Access to world leading experts to develop your career Unlimited barista coffee, fruit, and snacks Rocket Lab merchandise – T-shirts, mission patches etc. Discounted health insurance with Southern Cross Additional parental leave entitlements A vibrant team culture with social activities throughout the year   If the above sounds like you apply now! 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 fromthe 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. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Biow at g.biow@rocketlabusa.com. This dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. A response to your request may take up to two business days.   FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY: For security reasons background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant.  These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations.  Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality.  For more information on these Regulations, click here  ITAR Regulations.