Retail Allocation Analyst

Helmet House, Inc.; Calabasas (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Supplemental Insurance Plans

401(k) with generous matching

Vacation/Sick Time off

Employee discounts

Travel expenses

Job summary

Helmet House, Inc. is seeking a Retail Allocation Analyst for its Merchandising Team. The role supports inventory placement, replenishment, and allocation across dealer partners to ensure the right product in the right location at the right time.

Based in Calabasas Hills, CA, this hybrid position involves weekly replenishments, assortment changes, markdown strategies, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to improve sell-through and inventory efficiency.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in inventory planning, allocation, replenishment, or related retail operations.
• Experience with inventory management, ERP, or replenishment systems preferred.
• Retail inventory allocation or replenishment experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience with reporting tools such as Tableau, Qlik, Airtable, or similar BI platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute replenishment and allocation activities according to the weekly business schedule.
• Create, review, and process replenishment and retail allocation orders across locations.
• Validate order quantities for accuracy before submission.
• Monitor inventory movement and resolve discrepancies, stock issues, or system errors.
• Collaborate with Helmet House retail merchants.
• Manage seasonal, promotional, one-time and discontinued merchandise in allocation programs.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Written and verbal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Tableau

Qlik

Airtable

ERP systems

Job description

Helmet House is the leading U.S. distributor of helmets and apparel in the Motorcycle and Powersports industry. We are in search of a detail orientated Retail Allocation Analyst on our Merchandising Team.

Founded in 1969, Helmet House has built a reputation as a trusted partner to motorcycle dealerships nationwide. Headquartered in Calabasas Hills, California, with distribution operations in Calabasas Hills and Southaven, Mississippi, and a digital team based in Lake Oswego, Oregon, Helmet House has established a strong national presence within the motorcycle and powersports industry.

For more than five decades, Helmet House has partnered with powersports dealers across the United States by providing exceptional products, service, and industry expertise. We are the exclusive U.S. distributor for world-class brands including SHOEI Helmets, Sidi Boots, Kriega, Fasthouse, and FXR while also distributing leading brands such as HJC, Alpinestars, 100%, Molecule, Pinlock, Cardo, Quad Lock, Insta360, and Sena.

In addition, Helmet House designs, manufactures, and markets its own respected motorcycle apparel brands, including Tourmaster, Cortech, and NORU. Our premium brand portfolio reflects our commitment to innovation, quality, and the success of our dealer partners. With a market-leading sales team located across the country, along with the addition of new brands, Helmet House is on the move and plans to grow significantly over the next five years. If you’re passionate about action sports, are a top performer, and want to be on a winning team, Helmet House is the right opportunity for you!

Position Overview

The Retail Allocation Analyst is responsible for supporting inventory placement, replenishment, and allocation decisions across our dealer partners to ensure the right product is in the right location at the right time. This role partners closely with retail inventory analysts to optimize sell-through, reduce stockouts, and minimize excess inventory.

The Retail Allocation Analyst will execute weekly replenishments orders as well as execute assortment changes and markdown strategies to improve inventory productivity across categories, brands, and locations.

This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to translate data into practical business recommendations that support revenue growth, customer service levels, and overall inventory efficiency.

This full time Hybrid position is based at our Calabasas Hills, CA headquarters.

Inventory Allocation & Replenishment

• Complete replenishment and allocation activities according to the weekly business schedule
• Create, review, and process replenishment and retail allocation orders across assigned locations.
• Validate recommended order quantities for accuracy prior to submission.
• Monitor inventory movement and replenishment activity to identify and resolve discrepancies, stock issues, or system errors.
• Communicate and work closely with Helmet House retail merchants
• Add, update, or remove seasonal, promotional, one-time and discontinued merchandise from allocation and replenishment programs.
• Support inventory-related requests from field operations and internal departments as business needs evolve.

Reporting & Inventory Management

• Create and distribute overstock, markdown, and send-back reports.
• Update inventory systems to reflect markdowns, returns, and inventory adjustments.
• Communicate with accounting to ensure markdown credits are processed accurately.
• Document and report inventory issues using internal inventory management systems.

Process Improvement & Operational Support

• Assist with inventory planning initiatives and provide administrative support as needed.
• Collaborate with Merchandising, Field Operations, Accounting, and other cross-functional teams to support inventory and business objectives.

Preferred Experience

• 1-3 years of experience in inventory planning, inventory allocation, replenishment, supply chain, merchandising, purchasing, or retail operations.
• Experience working with inventory management, ERP, or replenishment systems preferred.
• Retail inventory, allocation, or replenishment experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with reporting tools such as Tableau, Qlik, Airtable, or similar business intelligence platforms is a plus.

Required Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and consistently meet deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with inventory reporting and database management tools preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Medical/Dental/Vision, Supplemental Insurance Plans, Café 125 FSA, 401(k) Savings Plan with generous matching, Vacation/Sick Time off, employee discounts, travel expenses. EOE