Reverse Logistics Senior Manager

<div class="content-intro"><p>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.</p></div><p><strong>Reverse Logistics Senior Manager</strong></p> <p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p> <p>AST SpaceMobile is seeking an experienced and highly organized <strong>Reverse Logistics Senior Manager</strong> to oversee all reverse logistics operations across multiple company sites. This position will be responsible for leading returns management to suppliers, material recovery, repair and refurbishment coordination, warranty returns, asset disposition, scrap reduction and inventory recovery initiatives.</p> <p>The Reverse Logistics Senior Manager will play a critical role in ensuring efficient handling, evaluation, disposition and recovery of returned materials while maximizing asset value, minimizing waste, reducing costs, and supporting sustainability goals. &nbsp;The Reverse Logistics Senior Manager will collaborate closely with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Inventory, Quality, Engineering, Procurement, Planning and Finance teams to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement throughout the reverse Logistics network.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead and oversee all reverse logistics operations across multiple company facilities.</li> <li>Manage day-to-day processing of vendor returns, warranty claims, excess inventory and non-conforming material and asset recovery programs.</li> <li>Develop and implement standardized reverse logistics procedures, work instructions and material disposition processes across all sites to ensure operational consistency.</li> <li>Oversee return material authorization (RMA) processes, ensuring timely receipt, inspection, evaluation and disposition of returned products and materials.</li> <li>Establish material recovery programs focused on refurbishment, repair, reuse, and resale initiatives.</li> <li>Coordinate recycling and scrap processes for non-conforming materials.</li> <li>Partner closely with Production, Quality and Engineering teams to investigate recurring return trends, product failures, and root cause corrective actions.</li> <li>Coordinate suppliers return programs and disposition activities for defective and non-conforming inventory.</li> <li>Monitor reverse logistics performance metrics including return cycle tim