Demand Planner

About SCORE Sports

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.

About the Position

Score is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Demand Planner 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 Planner will report directly to the Head of Finance and will be based in our Irvine, California office.

Qualifications

• 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
• Able 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!
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• 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

Pay & Benefits

Score Sports offers competitive pay and benefits. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401 (k). Base Salary $75,000.00 - $100,000.00 annually, depending on experience.

Location

This position is located in the SCORE Sports office in Irvine, CA. Note: this is an on-site position. Direct applicants only. We are not accepting unsolicited resumes or applications from third-party recruiters or agencies at this time.