Description
The Cross-Regional Order Management & Planning Specialist leads and supports inventory planning, order management, and customer service activities, with a strong focus on cross-regional material flow (IRF) and global supply balancing. This role is critical to ensuring efficient inventory movement across regions, optimizing global supply, and minimizing both shortages and excess. The specialist partners closely with regional teams to align priorities, improve supply visibility, and strengthen decision-making across APAC, Latin America, Europe, and North America.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and optimize cross-regional inventory flow (IRF) to balance supply and demand across global networks
Maintain optimal inventory levels while meeting service targets and staying within investment guidelines
Monitor demand trends and forecast accuracy to improve global inventory positioning
Identify and execute inter-regional transfer opportunities to reduce shortages, minimize excess, and improve fill rates
Analyze global inventory positions and reporting to identify risks, opportunities, and required rebalancing actions
Manage stocking policies (min/max levels) aligned with global flow strategies and service objectives
Support forecasting and demand planning through data analysis, trend evaluation, and exception management
Drive reduction of slow-moving, excess, and obsolete inventory through global redistribution strategies
Review warehouse inventory levels and coordinate order quantities and inter-regional movements
Communicate supply risks, shortages, and mitigation plans to stakeholders across regions
Partner with regional planning and order management teams to align on supply strategies, constraints, and priorities
Lead cross-regional alignment meetings to drive decisions on inventory balancing, prioritization, and IRF execution
Act as the central coordinator for cross-regional supply actions, ensuring alignment and follow-through on agreed plans
Drive accountability across regions by tracking actions, resolving gaps, and ensuring execution of inventory strategies
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of experience in inventory planning, supply planning, order management, or inventory control
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
Proven ability to work effectively across multiple regions, time zones, and cross-functional teams
Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to align stakeholders at different levels
Self-driven and proactive, with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced global environment
Experience managing or supporting cross-regional supply flows, inter-regional transfers, and global inventory balancing
Background in international operations or global supply chain environments
Experience with performance metrics, benchmarking, and continuous improvement initiatives
Hands-on experience with advanced analytics, AI, or automation tools to improve forecasting, inventory optimization, and supply-demand matching
Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights that drive business decisions
Familiarity with digital supply chain tools, decision intelligence platforms, or scenario modeling
Strong understanding of how advanced analytics can improve service levels, reduce excess inventory, and enhance cross-regional planning decisions
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Auburn Hills, MI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $37.00 - $37.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Auburn Hills,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 20, 2026.
About Aston Carter
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
