Join Alligator Manufacturing as a Demand & Supply Analyst / Planner, where you'll ensure the right products are available at the right time. Your expertise in demand forecasting and supply planning will help prevent stock issues while supporting high-volume uniform orders.
Dynamic and collaborative, with a focus on efficiency and accuracy.
### **Job Advert Summary** As the Demand \& Supply Analyst / Planner, you will be responsible for end\-to\-end Demand Planning, Replenishment, and Supply Planning for Finished Garments and Raw Materials (Fabric \& Trims) across Uniform Programs and Stock Holding Programs. The role ensures the right products are available at the right time, balanced against predefined stock valuation limits to protect customer financial exposure, company cashflow, and overall stock investment. This position requires close collaboration with Raw Materials Buyers, CMT Controllers, Clothing Production Manager, Import Controllers, Procurement, and Sales to prevent Out of Stock (OOS) and overstock situations while supporting high\-volume recurring uniform orders and custom Made\-to\-Order (MTO) requirements typical in the uniform industry. You will also lead continuous improvement initiatives within the Demand Planning \& Forecasting function by developing tools, processes, and procedures to improve forecast accuracy, inventory performance, and service levels. ### **Minimum Requirements** Essential Requirements * VERY IMPORTANT: Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with deep understanding of formulas, statistics, logic, and forecast model\-building foundations. * Relevant tertiary qualification in Demand Planning, Supply Chain, Operations, Mathematics, or related field. * Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in Demand Planning, Forecasting, and/or Supply Planning. * Proven experience working with Forecasting, Demand Planning, and Supply Planning software. * Experience in Clothing, Apparel, Uniforms, or CMT Manufacturing is highly advantageous. * Strong numerical and financial acumen; ability to analyse, interpret, and communicate data clearly. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems (Acumatica or similar). Key Competencies \& Attributes * Exceptionally strong attention to detail and data accuracy. * Proactive, problem\-solving, solution\-driven mindset. * Ability to make fast, sound decisions under pressure. * Calm, adaptable, and resilient in a high\-stress, fast\-paced environment. * Strong planning, prioritisation, and time management skills. * Excellent communication skills with the ability to align multiple stakeholders. ### **Duties and Responsibilities** Demand Forecasting \& Planning * Forecast demand for finished garments across uniform programs and stock holding ranges. * Analyse historical demand, size curves, comparative supplier trends, seasonality, and client contract requirements to generate accurate weekly and monthly demand forecasts. * Work closely with the Sales team to incorporate insights on new contracts, tender wins, renewals, range refresh, and promotional activity. * Manage product lifecycles, including introduction of new uniform styles and planned phase\-in and phase\-out of discontinued items. * Plan dependent demand, converting finished garment forecasts into fabric and trim requirements. * Develop, implement, and continuously improve...
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