Forecasting Officer

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Forecasting Officer to join our Planning team on a permanent basis at our Parts Distribution Centre in South Guildford. Reporting to the Planning & Scheduling Manager, you will be responsible for delivering accurate medium and long-term forecasting, planning and reporting to support operational performance across the business.

Through analysis of parts, labour and component demand, you will provide valuable insights that help drive effective planning decisions, optimise resource utilisation and support customer outcomes.

Roster: We are committed to attracting diverse talent and welcome applications from candidates seeking full-time, part-time / job share arrangements, where operational requirements can be met.

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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