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What this posting asks for

Level: Lead / staff — The title says "Lead".

Main responsibilities

• LEAD, PLEANNING AND FULFILLMENT
• Maintain accurate Bill of Materials (BOM), parts, and master data in the ERP system.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve company-wide goals, demonstrating strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Monitor and ensure on-time delivery of purchased items, escalating delays or issues to Strategic Sourcing and Quality teams as needed.
• Manage obsolete and end-of-life products to minimize unusable inventory.
• Communicate material status and updates to relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures related to procurement and material planning.

Competencies an interviewer will look for

• Technical skill Core
  In the posting: “Maintain accurate Bill of Materials (BOM), parts, and master data in the ERP system.” · “Update demand to reflect Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and New Product Introductions (NPIs).” · “Proficiency in ERP and MRP systems for material planning and management.”
  Show it by: Names the tools, languages or systems used and how; Explains a technical choice and its trade-off.
• Communication Core
  In the posting: “This role requires exceptional organizational, technical, and communication skills to manage supply chain processes in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.” · “Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve company-wide goals, demonstrating strong teamwork and communication skills.” · “Foster positive relationships with suppliers to ensure smooth communication and collaboration.”
  Show it by: Adapts the message to the listener; Gives an example of explaining something clearly in writing or speech.
• Teamwork and collaboration Core
  In the posting: “Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve company-wide goals, demonstrating strong teamwork and communication skills.” · “Foster positive relationships with suppliers to ensure smooth communication and collaboration.” · “It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible.”
  Show it by: Says what they did inside a team, not only what 'we' did; Shows how a disagreement was handled.
• Planning and organisation Core
  In the posting: “Based onsite at Rocket Lab's global headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the Planning and Fulfillment Lead plays a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient flow of …” · “This role requires exceptional organizational, technical, and communication skills to manage supply chain processes in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.” · “It’s an ideal opportunity for individuals with experience in material planning and procurement who thrive in dynamic, high-growth industries.”
  Show it by: Shows how priorities were set when everything was urgent; Mentions deadlines met and how.
• Data and analysis Core
  In the posting: “Maintain accurate Bill of Materials (BOM), parts, and master data in the ERP system.” · “Strong knowledge of material planning fundamentals, including master data management, BOM management, and planning release and fulfillment processes.” · “Proficiency in MS Office, as well as math and statistical analysis for data reporting.”
  Show it by: Uses a number to describe the situation or the result; Explains what the data showed and what was done with it.
• Attention to detail and quality Core
  In the posting: “From assembling kits for Electron rockets to managing inventory, shipping, receiving, procurement, and quality assurance, the Supply Chain team is the vital …” · “Maintain accurate Bill of Materials (BOM), parts, and master data in the ERP system.” · “Monitor and ensure on-time delivery of purchased items, escalating delays or issues to Strategic Sourcing and Quality teams as needed.”
  Show it by: Gives an example of an error caught before it caused harm; Names the check or standard they used.
• Ownership and accountability Core
  In the posting: “Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s …” · “As we expand to new launch sites, groundbreaking missions, and global markets, your ownership has the opportunity to grow alongside the company.”
  Show it by: Takes a task from start to finish without being chased; Owns a mistake and what was changed after it.
• Problem solving Supporting
  In the posting: “Exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.”
  Show it by: Describes a real problem, the options considered and the one chosen; Shows how the cause was found, not just the fix.
• Leadership and mentoring Supporting
  In the posting: “Responsible for Leading a team of Planners and/or Coordinators/Expeditors.”
  Show it by: Describes setting direction or a standard others followed; Names someone they coached and what changed for them.
• Customer focus Supporting
  In the posting: “With many of our products serving as critical components for our own and our customers’ missions, the Supply Chain team directly impacts the success of our r…”
  Show it by: Puts the customer's need in their own words; Shows a result for the customer, not only for the company.
• Adaptability and learning Supporting
  In the posting: “Our comprehensive benefits package includes our industry-leading Employee Stock Purchase Program (with a 15% discount on company stock), top-tier medical pla…”
  Show it by: Describes learning something new quickly and using it; Shows a change of plan and how they adjusted.
• Stakeholder management Supporting
  In the posting: “Communicate material status and updates to relevant stakeholders.”
  Show it by: Shows how they aligned people with different goals; Explains how they handled a 'no' from someone senior.

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