Business Analyst: Demand Planning and Operations US

Your purpose at Stanley/Stella

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.

Your role and impact

Demand Planning and Forecast Ownership

• 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

Supply Chain Collaboration, EU Coordination

• 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
• This role does not determine factory allocation or production planning

Logistics and Inventory Execution

• 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

Cross Functional Problem Solving

• 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

Data Analysis and Reporting

• 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

Strategic and Ad Hoc Support

• Act as a right-hand partner to the US COO
• Support operational and strategic projects
• Contribute to building scalable processes as the business grows

About you

• 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
• Experience with Infor M3 or other ERP systems is a plus

About us

Founded in 2012, Stanley/Stella has become Europe’s leading brand for premium and sustainable blank apparel. Our mission is simple yet ambitious: to redefine how responsible fashion is made, distributed and experienced.

We combine contemporary design with uncompromising quality and a deeply embedded commitment to sustainability. Every choice, from the fabrics we select to the long-term partnerships we build, reflects our belief that doing better is not optional; it is essential.

At Stanley/Stella, excellence is not a slogan. It is our way of working. We operate with transparency, respect and an entrepreneurial spirit that empowers every team member to make an impact. Together we are shaping a more conscious and inspiring future for our industry and for everyone who wears our products.

Join a company that leads by example, grows with purpose and creates change that lasts.