Parts & Accessories Forecaster

1 Month ago • 2-5 Years • Manufacturing

Job Summary

Job Description

The Parts & Accessories Forecaster/Buyer at Trek Bicycle Corporation is responsible for managing various aspects of the supply chain, including forecasting, purchasing, and inventory management. This role requires leveraging data, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and maintaining vendor relationships. Key responsibilities involve managing product lifecycle, reporting on sales forecasts and inventory levels, placing purchase orders, tracking KPIs, identifying cost savings, and providing excellent customer service. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical and communication skills, experience with ERP and demand planning systems, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. A hybrid/on-site work schedule is preferred, but full remote work may be possible.
Must have:
  • Demand planning & buying experience
  • Data analysis & critical thinking
  • Strong communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel & ERP systems
  • Cross-functional teamwork
  • Inventory & forecast management
Good to have:
  • Bicycle technical knowledge
  • Experience with demand planning systems
Perks:
  • Flexible and fun company culture
  • Competitive health care
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Free life insurance
  • Competitive vacation package
  • 401(k) with match and ESOP
  • 12 weeks of maternity leave with 100% pay
  • Flexible holiday schedule
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee discounts

Job Details

A bit about us 

Trek is an awesome place to work, with amazing benefits for all employees. We build only products we love, provide incredible hospitality to our customers, and change the world by getting more people on bikes. When you’re on our team, you’re taken care of, encouraged to learn and grow, and given lots of opportunities to do so. Give us your best, and we’ll give it right back. Sound pretty sweet? Then come join us!
 

Job Description

Trek Bicycle Corporation is looking for a Forecaster/Buyer to join our aftermarket distribution business team, based out of Waterloo, WI. The ideal candidate is a self-starter that enjoys crunching data, thinking outside the box, and building relationships. By leveraging data, collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders, and participating in our forecast review process, this role meets KPIs while making our customers wildly successful. This is a unique opportunity to own and manage several aspects of the supply chain in an evolving global business that only deals with products we love.  This role is based out of Trek’s corporate headquarters in Waterloo, WI. A hybrid/on-site schedule is preferred but full remote is possible for the perfect candidate.

Position Responsibilities

  • Maintain product/category knowledge and stay abreast of current market trends
  • Curate and maintain appropriate product assortment
  • Manage product lifecycle, including part creation, attribute accuracy, pricing and margin structure
  • Manage and report on rolling sales forecasts, purchasing plans, and related inventory levels to reach consensus
  • Place, manage, and track calculated and timely purchase orders
  • Generate and utilize reports with available business analytics tools
  • Track and report KPIs related to inventory turnover, forecast accuracy, and supplier performance
  • Build partnerships and maintain vendor relations, collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, make your customers wildly successful
  • Operate with a high sense of urgency and provide best-in-the-world customer service
  • Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements within the procurement and forecasting functions
  • Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 2-5 years of demand planning and/or buying experience
  • Self-starting, proactive approach to problem solving, with strong verbal and written communication skills
  • The ability to think critically and analyze the ‘why’ behind data
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills along with other Microsoft Office experience
  • Demonstrated competency in ERP, Demand Planning systems
  • Experience working cross-functionally in a team-oriented environment while also being able to think and work independently
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage and prioritize multiple ongoing projects with minimal supervision
  • Humility to ask for help when you need it and escalate issues appropriately
  • Technical knowledge of bicycles preferred but not required
  • Occasional domestic travel

Trek Benefits:

•    Flexible and fun company culture
•    Competitive health care
•    PPO & HDHP medical plan options, Dental insurance, Vision insurance
•    Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
•    Free life insurance & optional term life insurance
•    Competitive vacation package
•    401(k) with match and Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOP)
•    12 weeks of maternity leave with 100% pay
•    Flexible holiday schedule – 10 company holidays
•    Tuition Reimbursement up to $15,000! (Undergraduate & Masters programs)
•    Employee discounts on all product
•    Deep partner retail discounts



We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer. Trek strictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.  This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.


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