Inventory Control Supervisor - Production & WIP Excellence

AST SpaceMobile; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AST SpaceMobile is seeking an experienced Production Control Inventory Supervisor to lead inventory control operations across manufacturing. This role oversees accuracy, material availability, cycle counts, and WIP movements to keep production flowing.

You will supervise Inventory Control Specialists and collaborate with Planning, Procurement, Warehouse, and Quality teams in a fast-paced aerospace environment, driving continuous improvement and KPI reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum 5 years of inventory control, production control, supply chain, warehouse, or manufacturing experience.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily inventory control operations supporting production and warehouse activities.
• Ensure timely availability of materials required to support manufacturing schedules and work orders.
• Oversee inventory transactions including issues, returns, transfers, adjustments, and inventory reconciliations.
• Monitor WIP inventory movement and ensure accurate tracking throughout the production process.
• Coordinate material allocation and inventory prioritization for critical production requirements.
• Review inventory shortages and collaborate with Planning and Procurement teams to mitigate risks.
• Ensure compliance with inventory control procedures, material traceability requirements, and company policies.
• Manage inventory disposition activities for excess, obsolete, damaged, and non‑conforming materials.
• Lead cycle count programs and annual physical inventory activities.
• Monitor inventory accuracy and implement corrective actions for inventory discrepancies.
• Investigate root causes of inventory variances and develop preventive solutions.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of inventory records, locations, lot numbers, serial numbers, and part master data.
• Support internal and external audits and ensure compliance with inventory control requirements.
• Validate inventory adjustments and ensure proper approvals and documentation are maintained.
• Supervise and develop Inventory Control Specialists, Material Handlers, and Inventory Analysts.
• Assign daily work priorities and monitor team productivity.
• Conduct employee training on inventory management processes, ERP transactions, and operational procedures.
• Provide coaching, performance management, and professional development opportunities.
• Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and monitor inventory‑related KPIs and operational metrics.
• Generate inventory reports, shortage analyses, cycle count performance reports, and management dashboards.
• Support ERP system enhancements and inventory process optimization initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve inventory accuracy, material flow, warehouse efficiency, and production support.
• Participate in cross‑functional meetings to review production schedules, inventory risks, and operational priorities.
• Lead continuous improvement projects utilizing Lean Manufacturing and best practices.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Inventory control

Supervisory experience

Lean Manufacturing

WMS

Power BI

Data analysis

ERP systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Supply chain

Manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

ERP systems

WMS

Microsoft Excel

Reporting tools

Job description

AST SpaceMobile is seeking an experienced Production Control Inventory Supervisor to lead inventory control operations across manufacturing. This role oversees accuracy, material availability, cycle counts, and WIP movements to keep production flowing.

You will supervise Inventory Control Specialists and collaborate with Planning, Procurement, Warehouse, and Quality teams in a fast-paced aerospace environment, driving continuous improvement and KPI reporting.