Planning & Supply Administrator - Bike

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Planning & Supply Administrator – Bike

Reports To: Sr. POS Manager

Location: Boulder, CO (in-office)

Job Summary: The Planning & Supply Administrator  is responsible for managing bicycle purchase orders, monitoring inventory levels, and coordinating with vendors and factories to ensure timely product deliveries. The role supports forecasting, inventory planning, and reporting while working closely with the Sr. POS Manager and other teams to maintain accurate supply levels, prevent stock-outs, and support overall purchasing and supply operations.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work with vendors to place and follow up on delivery of purchase orders based on supporting forecasts
• Ensure timely and accurate upkeep of purchase order information, including changes in the production and delivery time, quantity, etc. 
• Enter and maintain Bike CLP’s in the computer system
• Assist with collection of import/purchasing documentation from vendors, as needed.
• Monitoring for stock-outs & oversold situations
• Work with factory for critical expediting
• Coordinate inventory transfer between warehouses to balance inventory, as needed
• Participate in inventory review process and coordinate to move obsolete or overstocked 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 Sr. POS Manager and Management Team to help determine accurate forecasts for new and existing products.
• Assist After Service team with entering Warranty orders into Axapta computer system
• 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/w Benefits full-time position