Sales and Operations Planner

ABOUT ROCKET LAB

Rocket Lab is a global leader in launch and space systems. 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 provided reliable access to orbit since 2018, becoming one of the most frequently launched rockets in the world. Neutron will be our next rocket on the launch pad, an advanced 13-tonne payload class, reusable rocket to launch the mega constellations of the future. Our space systems business includes our extensive line of satellites and components that have enabled more than 1,700 missions including the James Webb Space Telescope, NASA Psyche Mission, Artemis I, Mars Ingenuity helicopter, and more.  

Join our pioneering team and launch your career to new heights!

SALES AND OPERATIONS PLANNER  

The Sales and Operations Planner is a pivotal role responsible for ensuring alignment across finance, factory operations, program operations, and supply chain stakeholders through the development and management of an integrated demand plan, which serves as the foundation for evaluating annual operating plans (AOP) and long-range plans (LRP). This role facilitates Sales and Operations Execution (S&OE) and Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) processes, enabling program, supply chain, and factory value stream leaders to collaboratively make strategic and tactical decisions aimed at optimizing customer satisfaction, enhancing financial performance, and mitigating risks. Working directly with the Executive Team to drive strategic initiatives, the Sales and Operations Planner contributes to the success of challenging projects and exciting missions, making a significant impact on the future of space exploration. This position is essential in ensuring that the company's sales and operations activities are harmonized to meet customer demand and achieve overarching business objectives. 

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:   

• Provide visibility to ensure plans are sufficient to plan labor, equipment, facilities, material, and financial investments required to achieve business goals
• Support the global Rocket Lab team and understand current and forecasted business, key business financial and planning objectives, support assessment of supply chain and factory risks, and provide analytical support to assess different planning options to establish mitigation plans as needed to achieve the long-range plan (LRP)
• Work closely with sales, marketing, operations, finance, and other departments to ensure alignment and collaboration (even C-suite!)
• Facilitate planning inputs, analysis, and meetings which includes demand planning, supply planning, consensus between functions and stakeholders
• Lead collaborative, action-based constraint mitigation discussions with cross functional teams
• Create and deliver cohesive presentations to various levels of executive leadership
• Collaborate internally and cross functionally to simplify and drive overall efficient and effective process execution
• Data mine, extract, compile, interpret, visualize, and communicate data-based recommendations on large & complex data sets leveraging multiple business systems / tools
• Evaluate end-to-end planning and identify constraints, risks and opportunities
• Mediate discussions between stakeholders with varying incentives
• Motivate a cross-functional team towards a shared vision
• Add process improvement pieces with tracking improvement  

YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, supply chain or other relevant fields
• 5+ years of related experience as a Business and Operations planner, Production Planner, or equivalent
• Proven ability to manage a Sales and Operations Planning process
• Proficient in MRP systems, MS Office, ERP systems, math and statistics
• Advanced experience with Sequel
• Advanced Excel and VB skills and familiarity with data analysis tools - strong competency in building planning tools 

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:  

• Prior experience in aerospace, EV automotive, or other disruptive manufacturing industries
• Strong ability to collaborate and support stakeholders across the business.