Torrid · 4 hours ago
Merchandise Manager
City of Industry, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$167K/yr - $210K/yr
8+ years expTorrid is a retailer focused on women's fashion, and they are seeking a Merchandise Manager to define the product identity and drive business growth. This role involves developing product strategies, optimizing assortments, and leading a team while ensuring alignment with company goals and enhancing customer experience.
E-CommerceFashionLifestyle
Responsibilities
Develop and drive the Omni-channel product strategy, assortment testing, and financial performance goals for multiple departments or product categories
Partner with merchant teams to ensure line plans and departmental strategies align with company goals and strategic initiatives
Identify growth opportunities in product categories and work with Planners to identify growth and risk
Develop compelling Omni-Channel marketing/visual strategies to drive product assortment and KPIs
Ensure a balanced assortment across departments, identifying duplication, cannibalization, and pricing opportunities
Identify opportunities to create and enhance operational efficiencies in calendar, team, and process
Partner with Planning and allocation teams to manage inventory levels throughout the season
Ensure product execution meets design aesthetic and quality standards
Develop a customer-focused merchandise assortment plan/strategy that optimizes sales and margin opportunities
React quickly and decisively to business trends to maintain positive sales growth and increased margin or minimize downside when trends shift
Understand, monitor, and track customer trends, and conduct store visits and competitive shopping
Value individuality and diverse talents of the team
Lead the team by communicating expectations, providing guidance, delivering feedback, and empowering team members
Qualification
Required
Start-up mindset with a proven ability to scale teams or departments; excels at bringing structure and strategy to ambiguous or rapidly evolving business environments
Proven track record of delivering results with a thorough understanding of buying, operations, and merchandising in specialty retail
Experience in business planning, assortment optimization, and line development
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities, with attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
Ability to build strong internal and external partnerships, adapt to changing business strategies, and interact professionally with diverse groups, including executives and managers
Highly organized self-starter with strong time management skills; adept at juggling multiple priorities and driving projects forward in dynamic, fast-paced environments
Proactive problem-solving approach and ability to provide constructive feedback
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and experience with data analysis, interpretation, and reporting
Bachelor's degree in Merchandising, Business, or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience
Eight or more years of progressive retail buying experience in fashion categories
Minimal travel required
Benefits
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.
Company
Torrid
Torrid is inspired by and designed specifically to fit the young, stylish woman who wears sizes 12 to 28.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$67M2025-06-24Post Ipo Secondary· $35M
2024-09-12Post Ipo Secondary· $32M
2021-06-30IPO
Leadership Team
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Paula Dempsey
Chief Financial Officer
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