Forecasting Officer

What You'll Do

• Develop and maintain medium to long-term forecasts for parts, labour and component demand across the WA business.
• Analyse forecasting data and trends to provide insights and recommendations that support operational planning and business performance.
• Monitor forecast accuracy and identify opportunities to improve planning, data quality and forecasting outcomes.
• Collaborate with Parts, Service and Operations teams to ensure forecasting information is accurate, current and aligned to customer requirements.
• Produce reporting and visibility tools that support decision-making and future demand planning.

Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated experience in a Planning, Scheduling or Forecasting role within a similar fast moving environment.
• Strong analytical capability with advanced Excel skills and experience using business systems such as SAP, AMT or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments.

Highly desirable but not a deal clencher

• Experience with Caterpillar products, component lifecycle planning and equipment management processes.
• Experience with data analytics and reporting tools, including Power BI or Python.

Our Benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Financial Benefits - Paid Parental Leave & Secondary Carers Leave, Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Income Protection Insurance & more than 600 retail discounts, such as, Coles, Petbarn, Virgin, HOYTS & Crown.
• Health & Wellness - Discounts with BUPA, Fitness Passport to access multiple gyms across Australia & EAP access to support you and your immediate family.
• Culture & Career - Personal and Team Recognition (Made for More awards), Internal Career Progression, Training & Flexibility through our award-winning WesTrac Institute
• Employee Referral Program - Opportunity to receive a referral bonus up to $5000 for applicable roles
• Additional Perks - Emergency Services Leave, Defence Force Reserves Leave & Employee Share Purchase Plan opportunity.

Our Company & Commitment

With over 4,500 employees, WesTrac is one of the world's largest authorised Cat® equipment dealers, offers a wide range of mining and construction equipment and management solutions.

At WesTrac, we reflect diverse communities, celebrate our people's diversity, and create a culture where employees feel safe to be their authentic selves. We encourage applications from First Nations people, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds. WORK180 endorsed employer for our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equality.

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