Torrid · 1 day ago
Assistant Merchant
City of Industry, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
1+ years expTorrid is committed to cultivating a welcoming and inclusive culture, and they are seeking an Assistant Merchant to support their Merchandising team. This role involves recognizing trends, developing strategic initiatives, and driving business success through collaboration with various teams and data analysis.
E-CommerceFashionLifestyle
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience preferred
1+ years of progressive experience as an Assistant Merchant
Benefits
401k with company matching contribution
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
Company
Torrid
Torrid is inspired by and designed specifically to fit the young, stylish woman who wears sizes 12 to 28.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2022 (8)
2021 (4)
2020 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$67M2025-06-24Post Ipo Secondary· $35M
2024-09-12Post Ipo Secondary· $32M
2021-06-30IPO
Leadership Team
P
Paula Dempsey
Chief Financial Officer
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