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Called SpaceMobile, this ultra-powerful network is being designed to provide connectivity at 4G/5G speeds everywhere on the planet - on land, at sea and in flight.\nPosition Overview\nAST SpaceMobile is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Inventory Analyst to support inventory accuracy, material traceability, and inventory optimization across manufacturing, warehouse, and production operations. This role is responsible for analyzing inventory transactions, maintaining accurate inventory records, investigating discrepancies, supporting cycle count programs, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to ensure material availability and inventory integrity in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment. The Inventory Analyst will collaborate closely with Receiving, Warehouse, Production, Procurement, Planning, Quality, and Finance teams to support operational excellence and manufacturing readiness. Responsibilities are aligned with AST SpaceMobile's focus on inventory accuracy, material flow, production support, and inventory management processes.\nKey Responsibilities\nMonitor inventory transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance with company procedures.\nPerform daily inventory analysis and investigate inventory discrepancies, shortages, overages, and transaction errors.\nAnalyze inventory trends, usage patterns, and material consumption to identify opportunities for inventory optimization.\nSupport cycle count programs, physical inventories, and inventory reconciliation activities.\nResearch root causes of inventory variances and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.\nMaintain inventory master data, including part numbers, locations, units of measure, and inventory classifications.\nGenerate and distribute inventory performance reports, dashboards, and KPI metrics.\nTrack inventory accuracy, inventory turns, excess inventory, obsolete inventory, and material shortages.\nMonitor inventory movements between warehouse, production, MRB, inspection, and storage locations.\nSupport receiving and material handling teams to ensure accurate inventory transactions and material traceability.\nCollaborate with Production Planning and Procurement to identify potential material shortages and expedite corrective actions.\nValidate inventory adjustments and ensure proper approvals and documentation are maintained.\nAssist with implementation and continuous improvement of ERP inventory management processes.\nSupport audit activities and ensure compliance with internal controls and inventory management policies.\nAnalyze inventory aging and recommend actions for slow-moving and obsolete inventory.\nParticipate in process improvement initiatives focused on inventory accuracy, warehouse efficiency, and material flow optimization.\nPrepare management reports and presentations regarding inventory performance and improvement opportunities.\nPerform additional duties as assigned.\nQualifications\nEducation\nBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred.\nEquivalent combination of education and relevant operational leadership experience may be considered.\nExperience\n5+ years of experience in inventory analytics, supply chain operations, warehouse operations, and manufacturing operations.\nExperience analyzing large data sets and generating actionable insights.\nAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.\nStrong experience with ERP, MRP, and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).\nProven track record improving inventory accuracy, reducing inventory costs, and optimizing inventory performance.\nExperience supporting cycle count programs, physical inventories, inventory audits, and inventory reconciliation processes.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience working within aerospace, satellite manufacturing, automotive, electronics, defense, semiconductor, or advanced manufacturing environments.\nFamiliarity with inventory valuation methods, inventory accounting principles, and financial controls.\nExperience supporting lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or continuous improvement initiatives.\nKnowledge of material requirements planning (MRP), demand planning, supply planning, and inventory optimization methodologies.\nSoft Skills\nExcellent organizational and operational planning skills.\nAbility to manage multiple sites and competing operational priorities simultaneously.\nStrong problem-solving and process improvement mindset.\nExcellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.\nHigh attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence.\nStrong analytical mindset with data-driven decision-making capabilities.\nTechnology Stack\nERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or equivalent)\nWarehouse Management Systems (WMS)\nInventory management platforms\nMicrosoft Excel (advanced reporting and analysis)\nMicrosoft Teams and Office Suite\nBarcode scanning and inventory tracking systems\nReporting and KPI dashboard tools\nPhysical Requirements\nAbility to work in warehouse, manufacturing, and industrial operational environments.\nAbility to regularly walk warehouse floors and oversee receiving dock operations.\nOccasional lifting of materials up to 25 pounds.\nAbility to inspect material handling operations, storage areas, and warehouse infrastructure.\nAbility to travel periodically between operational sites as required.\nAST SpaceMobile is an Equal Opportunity, at will Employer; 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