Senior Logistics Coordinator

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 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 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. SENIOR LOGISTICS COORDINATOR Based onsite at Rocket Lab’s Auckland, NZ facility, the Senior Logistics Coordinator will be responsible for domestic and international shipping and freight forwarding. There are hundreds of components that are used to manufacture our Electron launch vehicle that are globally sourced and are moved between rocket Lab’s manufacturing sites around the world. This role will actively manage the logistical movements of these items while ensuring strict compliance with ITAR/EAR export regulations and managing our vehicle fleet. To be successful in this role, you must be a proactive problem-solver with a can-do attitude, excellent communication skills, and a relentless focus on organizational efficiency. Join a driven team of pioneers relentlessly tackling challenging projects, delivering on the impossible, and making an impact on the future of space! WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO: Organize and manage all Rocket Lab domestic and international shipments, ensuring timely delivery and cost-effective solutions. Manage exports in strict compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Coordinate with freight forwarders to complete export documentation and maintain strong relationships with shipping lines. Identify Dangerous Goods and ensure all shipments comply with IATA and IMDG requirements. Support the leadership team in optimizing business processes and the domestic runner schedule. Maintain oversight of the vehicle fleet, including service records, driver logs, and yard space orderliness. Document compliance and educate internal parties on requirements to mitigate risk of export violations. Ensure all health and safety policies are followed, including the reporting of near misses and incidents. YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS: 4+ years of relevant logistics experience and a High School Diploma. Exposure to international shipping regulations, including International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Knowledge of freight forwarding and customs regulations. International Air Transportation Association, (IATA) / International Maritime Dangerous Good (IMDG) knowledge. Experience working with a fully integrated Enterprise Resource Plannin ... (truncated, view full listing at source)