Allocation Analyst

ALLOCATION ANALYST

The planning team at Helly Hansen is responsible for connecting customer demand with supply decisions, enabling the business to deliver with greater agility while creating clearer alignment across Commercial, Product, Finance and Supply Chain within Helly Hansen. We are an integrated planning function with end-to-end ownership of forecasting, supply, and inventory processes for the whole company, serving as the central hub for alignment and decision-making.

The Allocation Planning team oversees strategic inventory deployment across channels, leads in-season allocation decisions, monitors performance KPIs, and resolves allocation exceptions. As an Allocation Analyst, you will play a key role in minimizing inventory levels and optimizing cash flow across the company. You will play a crucial part in deploying available inventory across channels, regions, and stores to balance sell-through, service level, and working capital efficiency. You will ensure that product allocation decisions are data-driven, timely, and aligned with business priorities — helping to maximize product availability and profitability across Helly Hansen's global markets.

We offer

A culture that rewards excellence in an exciting phase of growth and new opportunities

An ambitious, dynamic, creative, and international work environment

Competitive compensation and benefits, and an active environment with a passion for sports

Discounts on great gear

Work Environment

Ability to thrive in a lean, dynamic, and non-hierarchical organization

Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams across Planning, Merchandising, Logistics, and Sales

Occasional travel may be required, including possible international trips

Key Responsibilities

Analytical support on allocation decisions based on sales trends, sell-through rates, demand shifts, and inventory availability to ensure optimal and data-driven inventory levels

Monitor in-season allocation performance by tracking fill rates, stock coverage, and sell-through across channels; recommend corrective actions where needed

Lead ad-hoc projects that supports and improves the overall inventory levels of the business

Analyze and report allocation effectiveness through KPIs such as allocation accuracy, stock turn, coverage ratio, sell-through %, and unsatisfied demand

Support process improvements and system enhancements to automate rules, streamline workflows, and enhance reporting dashboards

Collaborate with Supply Planning, Demand Planning, and Merchandising teams to ensure alignment on allocation priorities and product availability

Organizational Structure

Reports to: Senior Manager Allocation Planning

This position is a full-time employment located in Oslo, Norway

What we are looking for

Education: Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or analytical field (Supply Chain Management, Finance, Operations, Engineering, Data Analytics, or similar)

Experience: 2–5 years of experience in supply chain, operations, finance, consulting, or analytics — ideally within retail or consumer products

Skills:

Advanced proficiency in Excel

Experience with data warehouses, SQL, and / or BI tools

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and a willingness to dive deep to find answers to complex problems

Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

Strong collaboration and communication skills with cross-functional teams

Familiarity with ERP systems is an advantage, but not a requirement

A self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset and passion for driving data-driven decisions

Any questions can be directed to khorsle at

Application is ONLY accepted in the portal (due to personal data protection rules) and not later than 28th November 2025.