Strategic Demand Planner (Onsite Irvine)

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

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.