3PL & External Warehouses Inventory Specialist
Summary
Manages and reconciles inventory across third-party warehouses, ensuring system records match physical stock while coordinating with suppliers, logistics, and internal teams using ERP/WMS tools.
AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only global cellular broadband network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices based on our extensive IP and patent portfolio and designed for both commercial and government applications. Our engineers and space scientists are on a mission to eliminate the connectivity gaps faced by today’s five billion mobile subscribers and finally bring broadband to the billions who remain unconnected.
Position Overview
We are seeking a 3PL & External WHs Inventory Specialist to ensure inventory accuracy across all third party warehouse locations. This role serves as the primary liaison between suppliers, third party warehouses, Procurement, Logistics, Sourcing, and internal departments to ensure that physical inventory matches system inventory. The position focuses on real time inventory visibility, timely transaction processing, discrepancy resolution, and continuous monitoring of inbound and outbound material flows.
Key Responsibilities
• Maintain accurate inventory records across all third party warehouse locations
• Ensure system inventory accurately reflects physical inventory by monitoring and reconciling inventory transactions
• Process and validate inventory transactions including receipts, transfers, consumption, adjustments, and returns
• Ensure material consumption is recorded in real time to maintain accurate inventory visibility
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, shortages, overages, and transaction delays
• Work closely with Procurement and Strategic Sourcing to align material availability with procurement plans and purchase orders
• Work closely with Finance and Accounting teams to align inventory reports
• Coordinate cycle counts, inventory audits, and reconciliation activities across warehouse locations
• Generate inventory reports and propose corrective actions to improve inventory accuracy and operational efficiency
Qualifications
Education:
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of formal education
Experience:
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, or related roles
• Experience working with third party logistics warehouse locations
• Experience managing inventory reconciliation and transactional accuracy within ERP systems, Excel spreadsheets and other database platforms
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in fast paced manufacturing, aerospace, electronics, or high value inventory environments
• Knowledge of inventory auditing, cycle counting, and warehouse best practices
• Strong understanding of inventory environmental storage conditions and other relevant storage requirements for materials at third party locations
• Experience supporting multiple warehouse locations across regions
Soft Skills
• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking
• Excellent follow up and problem solving abilities
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Effective communication and stakeholder management
• Ability to work independently and proactively escalate issues
• High sense of ownership and urgency
Technology Stack
• ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar
• Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, sorting, filtering, and reporting
• Inventory reporting and data analysis tools
Physical Requirements
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment with extended computer usage
• Full availability to travel within Europe to third party warehouse locations
• Ability to participate in physical inventory audits when necessary
This job description may not be inclusive to the duties and responsibilities listed. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time or the scope of the job may change as needed by business demands.
AST SpaceMobile is an Equal Opportunity, at will Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.