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Torrid

Associate Merchandise Planner

Torrid

. Develop merchandise plans and targets for assigned product categories to maximize sales, optimize inventory, and increase margin .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $70,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data analysis and reporting to inform merchandise planning and inventory management, while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives and optimize sales performance.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Data AnalysisMerchandise PlanningMicrosoft Office ProficiencyBI Tools ExperienceCollaborative Team Player

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Hard Skills
Data InterpretationReportingInventory ManagementSales ForecastingMarkdown AnalysisPerformance AnalysisAssortment PlanningFinancial Target AlignmentProcess ImprovementAd-Hoc Reporting
Soft Skills
Creative Problem-SolvingRelationship BuildingCustomer FocusCommunication SkillsResilience
Tools & Technologies
Planning SystemsBusiness Intelligence Tools
Industry Keywords
Merchandise PlansOpen-To-BuyGMROISeasonal StrategiesCategory PerformanceSales/Inventory RisksMarkdowns/PromotionsHindsight ProcessesProduct TestingStyle Counts

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Develop merchandise plans and targets for assigned product categories to maximize sales, optimize inventory, and increase margin
  • Prepare reports, analytics, and ad-hoc tasks supporting pre-season strategy, open-to-buy meetings, weekly business reviews, markdowns/promotions, and seasonal buys
  • Support annual, seasonal, monthly, and weekly assortment plans aligned with top-down financial targets
  • Inform pre-season bottom-up plans for sales, inventory, markdowns/sell-out plans, style counts, productivity, and margin in partnership with Merchants
  • Support quarterly, seasonal, and fiscal Hindsight processes by pulling and reviewing data and providing initial findings
  • Manage Basic Ladder Plans, monthly OTB reconciliation, and inventory reviews to determine whether styles remain Basic or Exit
  • Coordinate with Merchant and Allocation teams on seasonal strategies by region, climate, and other variables
  • Support store product tests, GMROI on store space, and key sizing strategies
  • Manage reforecasting of category unit and dollar plans, focusing on opportunities and minimizing sales/inventory risks
  • Reconcile over- or under-bought situations
  • Analyze weekly business trends including category performance, channel selling, margin drivers, and seasonality
  • Provide data and recommendations for weekly markdowns and promotions
  • Identify process improvements and efficiency gains
  • Support and execute ad-hoc reporting for Planning and cross-functional partners

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 2+ years of experience in data analysis, reporting, and interpretation
  • Technically proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Experience with planning systems and BI tools preferred
  • Ability to manage competing priorities in fast-paced, evolving environments
  • Ability to convey complex data and product stories clearly across all levels, including executives
  • Ability to translate data into actionable insights supporting strategic initiatives and continuous improvement
  • Collaborative team player able to work independently
  • Professional demeanor with a strong customer focus and relationship-building mindset
  • Creative problem-solving skills with resilience and tenacity to overcome challenges and drive results

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 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
  • 50% employee discount and access to employee-only sales
  • Up to 32 hours annually paid for volunteering in the community
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including legal and financial consultations, mental health services, and more
  • Discounts on cell phones, computer purchases, entertainment tickets, and more
  • Pet insurance
  • Opportunity to work and learn alongside industry-leading executives
  • Opportunity for upward mobility at all levels of the organization