Inbound Senior Manager

About the Role

AST SpaceMobile is creating a first-of-its-kind global cellular broadband network in space that connects directly with ordinary mobile phones. Built on a strong patent and IP foundation, the platform is intended to serve commercial as well as government use cases. The company’s broader mission is to close connectivity gaps for billions of mobile users worldwide.

Role Summary

The Inbound Senior Manager will be responsible for directing inbound warehouse activity across several company locations. This leader will oversee receiving, inventory intake, material movement, scrap handling, and recycling programs, with a focus on consistency, compliance, and operational performance.

The role is central to ensuring that incoming materials are received, checked, moved, and released correctly so that manufacturing, engineering, production, and other teams have what they need when they need it. The position also drives standard procedures, accuracy in inventory, efficiency in operations, and cost control across inbound logistics.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct all inbound warehouse and receiving work across multiple facilities.
• Handle daily receiving activities, including material verification, inspection coordination, paperwork, and inventory system updates.
• Create and roll out uniform receiving and material-handling procedures across all sites.
• Oversee scrap control programs, including sorting, tracking, disposition, and reporting of scrap materials.
• Lead company recycling initiatives with an emphasis on sustainability, waste reduction, and environmental compliance.
• Set up and maintain controls for incoming raw materials, components, assemblies, and production-critical hardware.
• Work closely with Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing, Production, Quality, and Engineering teams to keep materials flowing smoothly.
• Track inbound logistics KPIs such as receiving accuracy, dock-to-stock time, inventory variances, and warehouse throughput.
• Drive ongoing improvements in warehouse productivity, material flow, and bottleneck reduction.
• Maintain compliance with quality standards, safety rules, environmental requirements, and internal operating procedures.
• Resolve vendor delivery issues, receiving mismatches, damaged shipments, and non-conforming material cases.
• Lead and coach warehouse supervisors, receiving staff, and material-handling teams while developing scalable processes for growth.
• Manage budgets tied to receiving operations, waste management, and recycling programs.
• Coordinate warehouse activity across sites to support production schedules and inventory needs.
• Accept that duties may expand or change based on business needs.

Qualifications

Education

• A bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• A comparable mix of education and relevant operational leadership experience may also be accepted.

Experience

• 8 or more years of experience in warehouse operations, supply chain, logistics, or manufacturing operations.
• At least 5 years of leadership experience managing warehouse, receiving, or distribution teams.
• Prior responsibility for multi-site warehouse or distribution center operations is strongly preferred.
• Proven background in inbound receiving work within manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Experience improving scrap control, waste management, or recycling processes.
• Solid experience with inventory systems and warehouse process improvement.

Preferred Background

• Experience in aerospace, satellite manufacturing, automotive, advanced manufacturing, or other high-volume industrial production environments.
• Exposure to ERP, MRP, or warehouse management systems.
• Experience supporting lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or broader continuous improvement work.
• Understanding of hazardous material handling, environmental compliance, and industrial recycling programs.
• History of managing large warehouse teams across multiple sites.
• Strong grasp of supply chain operations in complex manufacturing settings.

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and people development ability.
• Good organization and operational planning skills.
• Comfort managing several sites and competing priorities at once.
• Analytical, solutions-oriented, and focused on process improvement.
• Clear communication and strong cross-functional collaboration.
• High attention to detail and a drive for operational excellence.
• Ability to perform in a fast-moving, scaling manufacturing environment.
• Data-driven decision-making mindset.

Technology and Tools

• ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar platforms.
• Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Inventory management tools.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel for reporting and analysis.
• Microsoft Teams and the Office suite.
• Barcode scanning and inventory tracking tools.
• Supply chain management software.
• Reporting dashboards and KPI tools.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in warehouse, manufacturing, and industrial environments.
• Regular presence on warehouse floors and at receiving docks.
• Occasional lifting of items up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to review material-handling areas, storage spaces, and warehouse infrastructure.
• Periodic travel between operational sites as needed.
• Comfort working in fast-paced production environments with changing demands.

Additional Information

This description is not exhaustive. Other duties may be assigned from time to time, and the role may evolve as business requirements change.

Equal Opportunity Statement

AST SpaceMobile is an equal opportunity employer and an at-will employer. Hiring and employment decisions are based on merit, competence, and qualifications. Employment will not be influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin or ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other protected characteristic.