Business Analyst: Demand Planning and Operations US

Stanley/Stella•Irvine, CA

About The Position

Stanley Stella is a leading European premium sustainable apparel brand, known for high quality, products. While well established in Europe, our US business is in its early stages, just over 1 year old, offering a unique opportunity to join a startup environment backed by a successful global organization. We are looking for a highly analytical, hands-on Business Analyst, Demand Planning and Operations, to work directly with the US COO. This role is responsible for owning and generating the US demand signal, ensuring accurate forecasting and inventory planning using our existing tools, and collaborating closely with our European supply chain team, who execute production and factory allocation. You will operate at the center of US operations, connecting sales, customer care, logistics, and inventory, ensuring that demand is accurately translated into supply requests, while also supporting day-to-day operational execution.

Requirements

3 to 6 years of experience in business analysis, supply chain, operations, or logistics
Advanced Excel and BI Skills
Experience in demand planning
Ability to operate in a fast-paced startup environment with limited structure
Strong problem-solving mindset with a hands-on approach
Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross functionally

Nice To Haves

Experience with Infor M3 or other ERP systems is a plus

Responsibilities

Own and refine the US demand forecast across SKUs, sizes, and colors
Translate sales trends, customer insights, and inventory data into a reliable demand signal
Submit demand plans to the EU supply chain team and align on supply timing and constraints
Monitor forecast accuracy and adjust based on performance
Ensure demand reflects operational realities, including inventory position, capacity, and order flow
Act as the primary interface between US operations and the EU supply chain team
Provide visibility into US market needs, risks, and opportunities
Track incoming supply versus demand expectations and flag risks early
Manage inventory across multiple US warehouse locations, including rebalancing stock and addressing overstock
Work closely with the 3PL to ensure inventory accuracy and efficient fulfillment
Align inbound flow with demand needs in coordination with the EU supply chain team
Work with customer care to resolve order issues and inventory discrepancies
Act as a key point of coordination between operations, sales, and customer service
Support major accounts and contribute to discussions with strategic partners
Build and maintain Excel and BI based models for demand forecasting, inventory tracking, and logistics performance
Develop KPIs and dashboards
Translate data into actionable insights
Act as a right-hand partner to the US COO
Support operational and strategic projects
Contribute to building scalable processes as the business grows