Demand Planning Analyst

Fitzii; Irvine, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Job summary

SCORE Sports, Irvine, CA, is seeking a Demand Planning Analyst to drive accurate forecasting and inventory planning. The role reports to the Director of FP&A and requires collaboration across Sales, Operations, and Finance to balance product availability with financial goals.

Office-based in Irvine, on-site position. Ideal candidate will have a strong analytical background, 4–6 years in demand planning or related fields, and proficiency in Excel and NetSuite.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Supply Chain, Business, Economics, or related field.
• 4–6 years in demand planning, forecasting, or related analytical roles.
• Proficient in Excel; experience with NetSuite ERP and demand planning systems.
• Ability to analyze complex data and translate insights into actionable plans.
• Experience working cross-functionally in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong communication and presentation skills to influence stakeholders.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
• Curious, inquisitive mindset; comfortable asking lots of questions.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and improve demand forecasts using historical data, market trends, promotions, and sales inputs.
• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, Operations, and Finance to align forecasts with objectives.
• Analyze forecast accuracy, identify variances, and implement corrective actions.
• Support inventory planning to ensure appropriate stock levels and service targets.
• Participate in S&OP processes, including demand plans and performance metrics.
• Monitor product lifecycle changes, new product introductions, phase-outs, and seasonality.
• Create and maintain forecasting models, dashboards, and reports for executives.
• Partner with Finance to support budgeting, revenue planning, and working capital optimization.
• Continuously evaluate and improve forecasting tools, processes, and methodologies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/SC/Business

Tools

Excel

NetSuite ERP

BI systems

Job description

Founded in 1975, SCORE has been a grassroots partner with club sports, working at the national, state, and local levels to provide uniforms and equipment for youth sports. While we have historically focused on soccer, SCORE now provides uniforms and equipment across a range of sports including flag football, basketball, volleyball, baseball, and more. SCORE has manufacturing facilities in North America, enabling us to provide custom uniforms faster and with exceptional quality. Join the SCORE team and help us continue our mission to support the next generation of athlete!

About the Position

Score is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Demand Planning Analyst to support accurate forecasting, inventory planning, and cross-functional alignment across Sales, Operations, and Finance. This role will play a critical part in driving data-informed decisions to ensure optimal product availability while balancing inventory levels and financial goals. The Demand Planning Analyst will report directly to the Director of FP&A and will be based in our Irvine, California office.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Supply Chain, Business, Economics, or a related field
• 4–6 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, supply chain, or a related analytical role
• Strong proficiency in Excel and experience with ERP (NetSuite) and demand planning systems
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data sets and translate insights into actionable plans
• Experience working cross-functionally in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Experience supporting audits and preparing audit schedules.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines with minimal supervision.
• A curious and inquisitive mind. We are looking for someone who likes to ask lots of questions!
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Effective communication skills with the ability to build relationships across departments and regions.
• High degree of integrity, ethics, and professional accountability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in apparel, manufacturing, or distribution environments.
• Experience integrating or optimizing CRM, ERP, or BI systems.
• Familiarity with ERP-to-BI connectors or automated reporting pipelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve demand forecasts using historical data, market trends, promotional activity, and sales inputs
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Customer Service, Operations, and Finance to align forecasts with business objectives
• Analyze forecast accuracy, identify variances, and implement corrective actions to improve forecast reliability
• Support inventory planning by providing actionable insights to ensure appropriate stock levels and service targets
• Participate in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes, including preparation of demand plans and performance metrics
• Monitor product lifecycle changes, including new product introductions, phase-outs, and seasonal demand fluctuations
• Create and maintain forecasting models, dashboards, and reports to support executive decision-making
• Partner with Finance to support budgeting, revenue planning, and working capital optimization
• Continuously evaluate and improve forecasting tools, processes, and methodologies

Score Sports offers competitive pay and benefits. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance and 401K.

Base Salary $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 annually,depending on experience.

Location

This position is located in the SCORE Sports office in Irvine, CA

Note, this is an onsite position.