Supply Chain Planning Lead – AI-Driven Inventory & OEM

Impact Business Group; Benton Harbor (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Impact Business Group in Benton Harbor, MI, is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Planning Manager for an 18-month contract. This onsite role leads weekly supply planning cycles for OEM finished goods and manufacturing production, ensuring supply continuity and timely orders.

You will partner with Manufacturing Ops, Procurement, Finance, Logistics, Demand Planning, Sales, and regional teams to optimize inventory, manage risk, and drive KPI dashboards that inform leadership decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute weekly supply planning cycles for OEM finished goods and manufacturing production planning, validating system-generated plans against demand, supply, inventory, capacity, and inbound signals to ensure supply continuity and timely order placement.
• Serve as a supply planning subject matter expert, using planning fundamentals, business judgment, and data-driven analysis to validate plans, identify exceptions, and drive timely decisions.
• Lead inventory optimization by establishing and maintaining appropriate planning parameters, including safety stock, lead times, MIN/MAX targets, planning methods, and SKU-level inventory strategies to balance service, cost, and cash flow.
• Build and manage monthly supply plans and annual business plans in alignment with demand, supply capability, inventory targets, and business growth objectives.
• Lead shortage, excess inventory, and inbound risk management by identifying root causes and corrective actions, quantifying business impact, developing recovery plans, and escalating unresolved issues as needed.
• Plan phase-in and phase-out activity by partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to support new product launches, product transitions, and lifecycle management.
• Partner cross-functionally with Manufacturing Operations, Procurement, Finance, Logistics, Demand Planning, Merchandising, Sales, and regional teams to resolve constraints and align supply plans with business priorities.
• Track inbound supply risks, including international shipments, container delays, supplier schedule changes, production delays, and logistics disruptions, and translate risks into clear mitigation actions.
• Establish and publish operational dashboards, reports, and performance metrics (KPIs) to provide leadership with visibility to supply health, inventory, service risk, and required actions.

Job description

Impact Business Group in Benton Harbor, MI, is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Planning Manager for an 18-month contract. This onsite role leads weekly supply planning cycles for OEM finished goods and manufacturing production, ensuring supply continuity and timely orders.

You will partner with Manufacturing Ops, Procurement, Finance, Logistics, Demand Planning, Sales, and regional teams to optimize inventory, manage risk, and drive KPI dashboards that inform leadership decisions.