P & A Forecaster at Trek
Australia
<p><b>Come and join the Trek Family, where you will help make only products we love, provide incredible hospitality to our customers, and change the world by getting more people on bikes.</b> </p><p></p><p>Are you ready to step into a role as a <b>P&A Forecaster</b> for the Asia Pacific (APAC) business?</p><p></p><p><b>A Bit About Us</b> </p><p>At Trek, we're on a mission to change the world by getting more people on bikes. As the leading global manufacturer, distributor, retailer, and wholesaler of cycling products, we focus on solving real-world problems like urban congestion, pollution, obesity, and mental health issues through the power of cycling. </p><p>We’re a family owned, values-driven company that’s committed to professional development, putting the best team on the field, and having a blast while doing it. We care about our people, our products, and the communities we serve. </p><p></p><p><b>Why Trek?</b> </p><p>Because we believe in offering more than just a job – we offer a career where you’re valued, supported, and given endless opportunities to grow professionally. </p><p>Ideally the role will be based from our Australian Support Office but remote arrangements will be considered for the right candidate.</p><p></p><p><b>About the Role</b></p><p>As P&A Forecaster you will work closely with the APAC P&A Forecast Manager:</p><p></p><p><b>Demand Planning & Forecasting </b></p><ul><li>Maintain monthly cadence of reviewing and generating forecasts and requisite order submission</li><li>Enter orders into Trek ERP platform and submit orders to vendor</li><li>Maintain accurate delivery dates in ERP Platform</li><li>Upload delivery schedules when vendors submit monthly production updates.</li><li>Submit monthly forecast updates to suppliers, US Forecasters and / or product teams.</li><li>Work closely with retail purchasing teams to ensure strong alignment between wholesale and retail range/purchasing plans</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Customer Engagement and Communication </b></p><ul><li>Seek feedback from local markets regarding initial forecasts for new products</li><li>Communicate major delays / issues to sales, marketing, and / or retail purchasing team.</li><li>Collect feedback from local market teams regarding new and existing product and report back to product teams.</li><li>Provide feedback on potential new products to US Product team.</li><li>Collaborate and challenge suppliers to optimize inbound product flow, balancing availability and cost</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Continuous Improvement of Forecasting/Purchasing process </b></p><ul><li>Identify process gaps and lead continuous improvement initiatives in forecasting tools, workflows, and analysis.</li><li>Provide ad-hoc analysis and scenario modelling to support strategic decision-making.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Why You’ll Love Working at Trek</b> </p><ul><li>Join a Global Brand – It’s more than just a role; it’s about being part of something bigger. </li></ul><ul><li>Ride Our Bikes – We encourage our team to get on the bikes so you know our products with our Employee purchase benefits.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>What We’re Looking For</b> </p><p>We are on the lookout for someone to join our team with:</p><ul><li>Bachelor degree in Business, Supply Chain, Commerce or a related field, or equivalent experience.</li><li>Experience in demand planning, inventory management or commercial forecasting within consumer goods, cycling or sporting goods is beneficial but not required.</li><li>Experience working with parts, accessories or aftermarket product categories is highly advantageous.</li><li>Advanced data skills; experience with planning or ERP systems</li><li>Curiosity about and experience with AI tools applied to forecasting, demand planning or data analysis; comfortable exploring generative AI to improve accuracy, automate workflows and accelerate decision-making.</li><li>Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data sets and communicate findings clearly. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills; comfortable influencing across functions and geographies.</li><li>High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Values aligned with Trek: hospitality, empathy, curiosity and a passion for cycling.</li><li>Willingness to work across time zones to collaborate with global and regional teams.</li><li>An excellent listener who cultivates strong relationships across different markets, functions and cultures</li><li>Have a learn-it-all mindset. The bike industry is constantly evolving and staying abreast of current trends is critical.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Ready to Ride with Us?</b> </p><p></p><p>If you’re driven, passionate, and ready to lead, we want YOU on our team. Apply now and join the Trek Family today! Let’s build something amazing together. We ask that you provide a cover letter.</p><p></p><p>Learn more about us here: <a href="https://www.trekbikes.com/au/en_AU/careers/" target="_blank">www.trekbikes.com/au/en_AU/careers/</a> </p><p></p><p><b>Trek is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace</b><b>.</b></p><p></p><p></p>
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