SEA Forecasting and Logistics Specialist

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

About the company

Trek Bicycle is a global leader in the design and manufacture of bicycles and related products. Trek believes the bicycle can be a simple solution to many of the world’s most complex problems and is committed to breaking down the barriers that prevent people from using bicycles more often for transportation, recreation, and inspiration. Our mission is to create products we love, and to take care of our customers. We value our team, making sure the best is on the field. We value new ideas from all sources, inspiring others with our positive energy, dealing with reality to make the tough calls, and getting things done fast. We want to turn ideas into reality.

Role Title: SEA Forecasting and Logistics Specialist

Department: Forecasting and Logistics

Location: Singapore (Hybrid)

Reporting Line: Direct to Financial Controller Singapore, functionally to APAC Forecasting director

Position Summary

The Trek SEA Forecasting and Logistics Specialist is responsible for managing and executing the inventory strategy to support sales in Singapore, and in the future, across SEA markets. As a key member of the SEA team, you will work closely with colleagues to manage inventory levels while improving reporting and analytics capabilities. Strong time management, data analysis and communication skills are essential. A solid understanding of bicycles and the bicycle industry, supply chain management and business operations are preferred. Experience in purchasing, forecasting and/or demand planning is also strongly preferred. This role will work primarily with Trek SEA businesses in Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, Taiwan, Hong Kong.

Key Responsibilities

Forecasting and inventory management

1. Develop and manage accurate sales forecasts for the bicycle business using historical data, market trends and business insights.
2. Manage purchase orders and maintain a lean inventory profile, by balancing optimal stock availability with minimizing excess and obsolete inventory, to support the sales strategy.
3. Collaborate with key stakeholders (product, sales, marketing teams) to incorporate their input into forecasts.
4. Utilize forecasting software and tools to analyze data and generate actionable insights.
5. Oversee product pricing and monitoring of profit margins.

Logistics

1. Oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of logistics operations, including inventory management, warehousing, and transportation.
2. Optimize logistics processes to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and ensure timely delivery of products.
3. Review and optimize the performance of the 3PL through logistics KPI's (Key Performance Indicators) and SLA (Service Level Agreement) metrics by managing the relationship and driving the performance expected from the SEA 3PL partner.
4. Lead and optimize freight solutions for all modes of Transportation (Air, Ocean, Road, and Parcel) and Logistics/Warehousing (DC’s, Cross Docks, and Project/Specialty Warehouses).
5. Manage the warehousing & freight annual budgets, including monthly tracking.
6. Lead the logistics cost budget development and continue monitoring budget versus actual costs of all logistics related costs.
7. Operationalize 3PL set up for the region, including playing a key role in the project team during the set up of operational processes, KPIs, User Acceptance Testing (UAT) up to go-live phase.

Competencies Required

1. Proactive problem-solving approach with the ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
2. Proven critical thinking and collaborative skills for global business coordination.
3. Analytical, highly numerate, and strong attention to detail.
4. Ability to effectively communicate and interact with management and with cross-functional teams.
5. Ability to lead and drive projects and processes across different business areas.
6. Ability to create and implement plans, processes and procedures, including process improvements.
7. Ability to work independently with a sense of business acumen capable of presenting logical and well-structured proposals.
8. Customer first mentality, with a strong drive to personally take care of people.
9. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
10. Proficiency in forecasting and logistics software/tools (e.g., ERP systems, demand planning software, Microsoft Excel) strongly advantageous.
11. International business experience or exposure is a strong plus.
12. Flexibility to travel internationally as required.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!