Assistant Merchant

Torrid is committed to cultivating a welcoming, inclusive, and diverse culture. They are seeking an Assistant Merchant to support the Merchandising team in recognizing trends, developing strategic initiatives, and driving business success.

Responsibilities

• Support department objectives to achieve seasonal financial sales and margin targets
• Assist in market analysis, identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats
• Support the Merchant in selecting and purchasing product assortments based on trend data and customer insights
• Create and maintain accurate assortment sheets and buy plans, ensuring timely communication of updates
• Manage purchase order (PO) creation and change management
• Provide monthly receipt reconciliation and contribute insights during Open to Buy meetings
• Foster strong partnerships across Merchandising, Planning, Allocation, Visual Merchandising, Design, and Product Development teams
• Prepare materials and reports for key meetings
• Organize and manage web samples for timely turn-ins
• Assist in developing and distributing sales tools and business recaps
• Perform daily website reviews to ensure accurate product information and timely activations
• Analyze customer reviews and provide feedback to the Merchant team
• Perform additional duties as needed

Skills

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience preferred
• 1+ years of progressive experience as an Assistant Merchant
• Strong understanding of the competitive retail landscape
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel
• Strong customer focus with a commitment to delivering timely and thorough responses
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate and provide clear, direct feedback
• Detail-oriented and process-driven with the ability to multitask and manage priorities
• Ability to meet deadlines, adapt to change, and take a proactive approach to problem-solving

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• 401k with company matching contribution
• Potential to earn company performance-based bonuses
• Comprehensive wellness package including, medical, dental, vision, and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Generous 50% employee discount and access to employee-only sales
• 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 entertainment tickets and more
• Access to a subscription to a leading online learning provider where you can earn certifications and take course taught by industry experts across multiple business sectors
• Work and learn alongside industry-leading executives while making huge strides in impacting the lives of women
• Opportunity for upward mobility is available at all levels of the organization

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