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Global Forecasting and Demand Planning Manager
Forecasting | Waterloo, WI, United States
Global Forecasting and Demand Planning Manager
Forecasting | Waterloo, WI, United States
The Trek Service Forecasting group is responsible for having the right service parts, in the right place, at the right time, in the right quantity globally for the purpose of supporting our goal to provide Customer Service Fast.
This responsibility is why we exist and is our service to both internal and external Trek customers around the globe.
We are seeking an experienced product forecaster to take on the management of several key service categories within the business. Strong leadership, management, organizational and communication skills are essential. Understanding of the technical nature of bicycles, the bicycle industry, supply chain management and business operations are strongly preferred. Proven experience in purchasing, forecasting and/or demand planning is required.
Primary Responsibilities
Manage product forecasts, demand plans, purchase orders, and related inventory levels
Responsible for staying up to date on responsible category intelligence, establishing relationships between consumption data, failure rates, owned assets and demand plan
Create and utilize reports with available business analytics tools
Create, maintain and communicate product forecasts, inventory plans, and production schedules
Create, place and maintain purchase orders for global consumption with established supplier partners
Actively communicate global availability, product ETA's
Serve as a data steward for part setup and attribute setup with regard to all forecasting, supply planning and related business attributes
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Minimum of 2 years' experience in purchasing, forecasting, or demand planning
Proactive problem solving approach with changing priorities in a fast paced environment
Proven critical thinking and collaborative skills for global business coordination
Experience in supplier relationship building; including negotiations
Ability to effectively communicate and interact with senior management
Ability to create and implement plans, processes and procedures
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines with excellence
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong PC skills (including MS Office applications)
International business experience or exposure is a strong plus
2-3 weeks international and domestic travel annually