James S.
About James S.
James S. is a Materials Planning Manager with extensive experience in supply chain management, having worked at notable companies such as SpaceX, L3 Technologies, and Rocket Lab. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Supply Chain Management from Colorado State University.
Current Role at Rocket Lab
James S. serves as the Materials Planning Manager at Rocket Lab. He has held this position since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing materials planning processes, ensuring efficient supply chain operations, and optimizing inventory management to support Rocket Lab's production goals.
Previous Experience at Singer Vehicle Design
James S. has held multiple roles at Singer Vehicle Design. He worked as a Lead Material Planner from 2020 to 2021 for five months and previously served as a Planning Manager for three months in 2021. His responsibilities included managing material planning activities and coordinating procurement efforts to meet production timelines.
Experience at SpaceX
James S. has extensive experience at SpaceX, where he worked in various capacities from 2016 to 2019. He started as a Material Planning Intern for four months in 2016, progressed to Material Planner II in 2018 for eight months, and served as Material Planner II/Buyer for an additional eight months. His roles involved managing materials and ensuring timely procurement to support SpaceX's operational needs.
Educational Background in Supply Chain Management
James S. obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree with a focus on Supply Chain Management from Colorado State University. He studied there from 2012 to 2016, gaining foundational knowledge and skills that have supported his career in materials planning and procurement.
Early Career and Internships
James S. began his career with internships that provided valuable experience in procurement and project management. He worked as a Procurement Intern at Wolf Robotics for four months in 2015 and as a Senior Project Intern at Advanced Energy for another four months in the same year. Additionally, he served as an Invoice Coordinator at Colorado State University from 2014 to 2015 for ten months, where he managed invoicing processes.