Planning & Supply Administrator - Gear

Position: Planning & Supply Administrator – Gear

Reports To: Sr. POS Manager

Location: Boulder, CO (in office)

Job Summary: Responsible to generate, monitor and maintain all Gear forecasts. Administer placement, follow-up and delivery of all Gear purchase orders, while controlling inventory. Manage supply to plan as set by Sr. POS Manager. Assist Sr. POS Manager with select reporting duties.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work with domestic and international vendors to place and follow up on delivery of purchase orders based on supporting forecasts
• Color, size, and warehouse forecast mix quarterly monitoring and update (as necessary)
• Ensure timely and accurate upkeep of purchase order information, including changes in the production and delivery time, quantity, etc.
• Assist in collection of import documentation from vendors, as needed
• Monitoring for stock-outs & oversold situations
• Work with factory for critical expediting
• Enter and maintain Gear CLP’s in computer system
• Coordinate inventory transfer between warehouse to balance inventory, as needed
• Participate in inventory review process and coordinate to move obsolete or over stocked inventory
• Reporting functions include review and analysis of forecast achievement, performance to KPI (Key Performance Indicators) and other metrics. Special projects as needed.
• Work with Item Master Administrator to set up and maintain Gear item master. Ensure proprietary information kept updated (season codes, pricing, Item Group, etc.) in computer system at all times
• Work with Sr. POS Manager and Management Team to determine accurate Gear forecasts for new and existing product; Set-up and Maintain Gear forecasts in computer system. Provide forecasts to vendors, as needed.
• Additional responsibilities as defined by Giant management
• Provide backup to POS team members, as necessary
• Occasional travel may be required

Job Qualifications:

• At least 2~3 years’ experience in purchasing and managing forecasts
• An understanding of the fundamentals of inventory control, purchasing, and forecasting
• Understanding of bicycle components and consumer buying trends
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office. Emphasis on Excel
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Strong communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics (Axapta) ERP a plus
• Experience in International procurement a plus
• College degree required

Status: Exempt full-time position