Merchant

Torrid; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401k with company matching

Wellness package including medical/dw/

Employee discount

Tuition reimbursement

EAP

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Torrid is seeking a Merchandiser to own a key product category in the United States. You will lead cross‑functional teams to execute brand‑aligned strategies, exceed financial objectives, and deliver compelling assortments that maximize sales and inventory turns.

You will manage the lifecycle from buy to markdown, analyze trends and feedback, and collaborate with Planning, Design, Sourcing, Marketing, and Site Merchandising to optimize assortment and inventory.

Qualifications

• Five (5)+ years of vertical retail buying experience.
• Proven experience with data analysis, interpretation, and reporting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, Business, or related field preferred or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of fashion trends, customer behavior, and market dynamics.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret sales data and make informed decisions.
• Excellent communication, critical thinking, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook (Microsoft Office Suite).
• Ability to build strong business partnerships both internally and externally and adaptability as strategies change.
• Strong sense of style and strategic vision.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail, creativity, and a passion for fashion.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute seasonal product strategies aligned with trends and market demand.
• Manage product lifecycle from buy to markdown, analyzing sales data and feedback to optimize assortment and inventory.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Planning, Design, Product Development, Sourcing, Marketing, Site Merchandising Operations, Allocation, and Visual.
• Coordinate deliveries with Sourcing and Product Development, set target retails, and align costs and IMUs with objectives.
• Determine quantities to order by style/size/color and assess against KPI, Line Plan, and OTB.
• Prepare regular reports on sales, inventory, and trends for senior leadership with actionable insights.
• Monitor sell-through, margin performance, and customer feedback; adjust strategies as needed.
• Partner with Marketing on (Omni) floor set visuals and collaborate with Visual and Merchant leaders on key initiatives.
• Ensure coordination with Site Merchandising Operations on final assortment updates; support Store Ops as needed.

Skills

Retail buying

Data analysis

Communication

Office suite

Partnerships

Style sense

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising/Business

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Description

At Torrid we're committed to cultivating a welcoming, inclusive and diverse culture driven by a focus on open dialogue, empowerment, recruiting, training, development and retention. We believe inclusion of diverse backgrounds and perspectives is fundamental to our success.

Hybrid Schedule - 3 days in-office and 2 days remote

The Merchant will own and manage a key category of the business, driving brand-aligned strategies to exceed financial objectives and customer expectations. This role is pivotal in leading cross-functional teams, analyzing market opportunities, and executing compelling assortments that maximize sales, margin, and inventory turns.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and execute seasonal product strategies for a product category, ensuring alignment with consumer trends, sales performance, and market demand.
• Manage the product lifecycle from initial buy to final markdown, analyzing trends, sales data, and customer feedback to optimize assortment and inventory.
• Create strong partnerships among cross-functional areas including Planning, Design, Product Development, Sourcing, Marketing, Site Merchandising Operations, Allocation, and Visual.
• Partner with Sourcing and Product Development to manage the flow and timing of deliveries, ensuring all deliverables are met on a timely basis. Set target retails and ensure costs and IMUs align with financial objectives.
• Determine quantities to order by style, size, and color; validate to KPI objectives, Line Plan, and OTB plan.
• Prepare regular reports on sales, inventory, and trends, presenting actionable insights to senior leadership and making recommendations for improvements.
• Continuously monitor KPIs such as sell-through rates, margin performance, and customer feedback, adjusting strategies as necessary.
• Partner with Marketing to understand (Omni) floor set visual placement of product and impact on sales. Work with Visual team and Merchant leaders on key initiatives requiring marketing and visual placement.
• Ensure ongoing coordination with Site Merchandising Operations on final assortment and any updates as needed.
• Partner with Store Ops, if necessary, to create applicable training and communication to improve workflow.
• Perform research analysis of the plus-size market to identify trends and opportunities, tailoring insights to enhance the core customer’s experience and identify new growth opportunities and business strategies.

What You’ll Need:

• Five (5)+ years of vertical retail buying experience, including fashion categories.
• Proven experience with data analysis, interpretation, and reporting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, Business, or related field preferred or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of fashion trends, customer behavior, and market dynamics.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret sales data and make informed decisions.
• Exceptional communication, critical thinking, decision-making, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook (Microsoft Office Suite).
• Ability to build strong business partnerships both internally and externally and demonstrate adaptability and flexibility as business strategies change.
• Strong sense of style and ability to carry out a strategic vision.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing work environment with competing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail, creativity, and a passion for fashion.

What You’ll Get:

• A culture where people are accepted and encouraged to be who they are.
• Competitive compensation, 401k with company matching contribution, plus potential to earn company performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive wellness package including, medical, dental, vision, and Flexible Spending Account
• Generous 50% employee discount and access to employee-only sales.
• Support the causes you’re passionate about. We pay you up to 32 hours annually for volunteering your time in the community.
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Aimed at helping employees address a variety of personal and family issues including legal financial consultations, mental health services and more.
• Discounts on cell phones, and computer purchases, entertainment tickets and more.
• Pet insurance for your fur babies.
• Work and learn alongside industry-leading executives while making huge strides in impacting the lives of women.
• You’ll be challenged and grow. Opportunity for upward mobility is available at all levels of the organization.

Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

Salary range: $100,000-130,000

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