Inventory Analyst

astspacemobile; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

AST SpaceMobile in Midland, TX is seeking an experienced Inventory Analytics professional to monitor and optimize our material flow for a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment. You will analyze data, support cycle counts, maintain master data, and generate KPI reports to drive accuracy and cost reduction.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of inventory experience, strong ERP/MRP/WMS knowledge, and a proven track record of improving inventory performance while ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management or related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant operational leadership experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Monitor inventory transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance with company procedures.
• Perform daily inventory analysis and investigate discrepancies, shortages, overages, and transaction errors.
• Analyze inventory trends, usage patterns, and material consumption to identify opportunities for optimization.
• Support cycle count programs, physical inventories, and inventory reconciliation activities.
• Research root causes of variances and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Maintain inventory master data, including part numbers, locations, units of measure, and inventory classifications.
• Generate and distribute inventory performance reports, dashboards, and KPI metrics.
• Track inventory accuracy, inventory turns, excess inventory, obsolete inventory, and material shortages.
• Collaborate with Production Planning and Procurement to prevent shortages and expedite corrective actions.

Skills

Inventory analytics

ERP/MRP/WMS

Data analysis

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean manufacturing

Attention to detail

Reporting & KPIs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

WMS

Job description

Position Overview

AST SpaceMobile and our global partners are building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network to be accessible by standard smartphones. 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor inventory transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance with company procedures.
• Perform daily inventory analysis and investigate inventory discrepancies, shortages, overages, and transaction errors.
• Analyze inventory trends, usage patterns, and material consumption to identify opportunities for inventory optimization.
• Support cycle count programs, physical inventories, and inventory reconciliation activities.
• Research root causes of inventory variances and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Maintain inventory master data, including part numbers, locations, units of measure, and inventory classifications.
• Generate and distribute inventory performance reports, dashboards, and KPI metrics.
• Track inventory accuracy, inventory turns, excess inventory, obsolete inventory, and material shortages.
• Monitor inventory movements between warehouse, production, MRB, inspection, and storage locations.
• Support receiving and material handling teams to ensure accurate inventory transactions and material traceability.
• Collaborate with Production Planning and Procurement to identify potential material shortages and expedite corrective actions.
• Validate inventory adjustments and ensure proper approvals and documentation are maintained.
• Assist with implementation and continuous improvement of ERP inventory management processes.
• Support audit activities and ensure compliance with internal controls and inventory management policies.
• Analyze inventory aging and recommend actions for slow-moving and obsolete inventory.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives focused on inventory accuracy, warehouse efficiency, and material flow optimization.
• Prepare management reports and presentations regarding inventory performance and improvement opportunities.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant operational leadership experience may be considered.

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in inventory analytics, supply chain operations, warehouse operations, and manufacturing operations.
• Experience analyzing large data sets and generating actionable insights.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience with ERP, MRP, and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Proven track record improving inventory accuracy, reducing inventory costs, and optimizing inventory performance.
• Experience supporting cycle count programs, physical inventories, inventory audits, and inventory reconciliation processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within aerospace, satellite manufacturing, automotive, electronics, defense, semiconductor, or advanced manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with inventory valuation methods, inventory accounting principles, and financial controls.
• Experience supporting lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of material requirements planning (MRP), demand planning, supply planning, and inventory optimization methodologies.

Soft Skills

• Excellent organizational and operational planning skills.
• Ability to manage multiple sites and competing operational priorities simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving and process improvement mindset.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence.
• Strong analytical mindset with data-driven decision-making capabilities.

Technology Stack

• ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or equivalent)
• Warehouse Mana