Sophie Amesbury
About Sophie Amesbury
Sophie Amesbury is a Material Planner specializing in Composites and Vehicle at Rocket Lab Ltd., where she has worked since 2018. She previously held roles as a Procurement Coordinator and Purchasing Officer, and she holds a Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Marine Design from Massey University.
Current Role at Rocket Lab
Sophie Amesbury currently holds the position of Material Planner Team Lead at Rocket Lab Ltd. in Auckland, New Zealand. She has been in this role since 2018, contributing to the planning and management of materials essential for the company's operations. In addition to her team lead responsibilities, she also serves as a Material Planner specializing in Composites and Vehicle components, a role she has held since 2019. Her work focuses on ensuring the availability and organization of materials to support Rocket Lab's innovative projects.
Previous Experience at Rocket Lab
Before her current roles, Sophie Amesbury worked at Rocket Lab Ltd. as a Procurement Coordinator from 2017 to 2018. In this position, she was responsible for coordinating procurement processes, which included sourcing materials and managing supplier relationships. This experience provided her with a solid foundation in procurement and supply chain management within the aerospace industry.
Experience at FleetPartners NZ
Sophie Amesbury served as a Purchasing Officer at FleetPartners NZ from 2015 to 2017. Based in Auckland, New Zealand, her role involved managing purchasing activities and ensuring the timely acquisition of products and services necessary for the company's operations. This position helped her develop skills in procurement and inventory management.
Education and Expertise
Sophie Amesbury studied at Massey University, where she earned a Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Marine Design from 2005 to 2008. This educational background provided her with a strong foundation in design principles and materials, which she applies in her current roles in material planning and procurement within the aerospace sector.