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Torrid

Director Merchandise Planning

Anderson, SC · On-site

$166K - $188K/yr

As a Director of Merchandise Planning at Torrid you will lead strategy and execution to drive sales, margin, and inventory performance across assigned categories. Partnering closely with ...

MyEyeDr.

Merchandise Planning Analyst

Raleigh, NC · On-site

Reporting to the Sr. Director, Merchandise Planning, this is a hybrid position with an in-office requirement of 2 days per week out of our Raleigh, NC office. You Will * Support the development and ...

MyEyeDr.

Merchandise Planning Analyst

Vienna, VA · On-site

Reporting to the Sr. Director, Merchandise Planning, this is a hybrid position with an in-office requirement of 2 days per week out of our Vienna, VA office. You Will * Support the development and ...

MyEyeDr.

Merchandise Planning Analyst

Vienna, VA · Hybrid

Reporting to the Sr. Director, Merchandise Planning, this is a hybrid position with an in-office requirement of 2 days per week out of our Vienna, VA office. You Will * Support the development and ...

MyEyeDr.

Merchandise Planning Analyst

Raleigh, NC · Hybrid

Reporting to the Sr. Director, Merchandise Planning, this is a hybrid position with an in-office requirement of 2 days per week out of our Raleigh, NC office. You Will * Support the development and ...

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Merchandise Planner 2_26-02719

Beaverton, OR · On-site

$37 - $40/hr

This role is heavily collaborative, working with many cross-functional teams such as Buying, Direct Merchandise Financial Planning (MFP), Merchandise Planning, Finance, and Direct Consumer teams. Who ...

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AKIRA

Merchandise Planning Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$130K - $160K/yr

AKIRA Merchandise Planning Manager In 2002, AKIRA opened the doors to its first women's clothing ... Serve as a strategic partner to DMM/Directors and Buyers to align financial targets with assortment ...

AKIRA

Merchandise Planning Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

AKIRA Merchandise Planning Manager In 2002, AKIRA opened the doors to its first women's clothing ... Serve as a strategic partner to DMM/Directors and Buyers to align financial targets with assortment ...

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Director, Merchandising Planning

New York, NY · On-site

We are passionate about the impact of D2C & merchandise for artists, providing a full-service ... The Director will be responsible for establishing planning frameworks, driving financial rigor ...

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How much do director merchandise planning jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for director merchandise planning in the United States is $116,433.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $95,000.00 and $155,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Director Merchandise Planning position, and why are they important?

A Director Merchandise Planning needs a strong background in merchandising strategy, financial analysis, forecasting, and inventory management, typically supported by a degree in business, finance, or a related field. Proficiency with planning and analytics tools such as Microsoft Excel, SAP, Oracle, or retail planning software is highly valuable. Exceptional leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills set top candidates apart in this position. Mastery of these skills ensures accurate merchandise planning that drives profitability and supports overall business objectives.

What are some common challenges faced by a Director Merchandise Planning and how are they addressed?

Directors of Merchandise Planning often face challenges such as adapting to rapid market changes, accurately forecasting demand, and balancing inventory levels to avoid overstock or stockouts. These are addressed by leveraging advanced data analytics, collaborating closely with buying, marketing, and supply chain teams, and continuously monitoring sales and market trends. Flexibility and proactive problem-solving are key, as unexpected shifts in consumer preferences or supply chain disruptions require quick decision-making. These challenges make the role dynamic and rewarding, allowing professionals to have a direct impact on sales performance and company growth.

What is a Director Merchandise Planning job?

A Director of Merchandise Planning is responsible for overseeing inventory management, sales forecasting, and financial planning to optimize product assortment and maximize profitability. They collaborate with buying, marketing, and supply chain teams to ensure merchandise aligns with business goals and market demand. This role requires strong analytical skills, data-driven decision-making, and strategic planning to enhance sales performance and margin growth.

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Director Merchandise Planning

Director Merchandise Planning

Torrid

Anderson, SC • On-site

$166K - $188K/yr

Other

Posted 8 days ago

Torrid rating

5.3

Company rating: 5.3 out of 10

Based on 169 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

74th of 102 rated fashion retailers

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.  

As a Director of Merchandise Planning at Torrid you will lead strategy and execution to drive sales, margin, and inventory performance across assigned categories. Partnering closely with Merchandising and executive leadership, you will translate enterprise financial goals into actionable plans, oversees forecasting and open-to-buy management, as well as develop high-performing teams to optimize results and support long-term business growth.

What You'll Do:

  • Provide communication, development, coaching, and leadership to the merchandise planning team.
  • Break out brand-level financial direction at the department level, balancing opportunity and risk to ensure the enterprise objectives are being met or exceeded
  • Prepare reporting dashboards with metrics and KPI's that measure the departments performance and provide updates.
  • Lead the Top-Down/Bottom-up planning process, including in-season forecasting, pre-season assortment strategy and long range plans.
  • Partner with Directors of Merchandising on high-level strategic frameworks for driving department growth during pre-season planning process
  • Communicate and translate executive direction into actionable execution with direct reports
  • Actively monitor progress against gross margin and inventory objectives and support necessary pivots needed to meet the financial goals.
  • Develop planning calendar process leading up to milestone touchpoints and project manage the team to completion
  • Drive Open to Buy process for the assigned division, optimizing sales, margins, mark-ups, discounts, promotions, events, and advertisement. Actively identifies business opportunities; revises plan as needed.
  • Analyze historic and current trends providing analytical support to buying team.
  • Partner with Allocation counterpart to determine allocation strategies and ensure proper execution.
  • Create vision and direction to move the team forward with new methodologies, process improvements and industry knowledge.   
  • Establish cross-functional relationships to promote best practices and process adherence.
  • Foster teamwork and nurture a culture of inclusion, engagement, and growth while rewarding strong performance.
  • Establish and maintain trusting relationships with employees and management.
  • Partner with HR while provide leaders with guidance on performance management including coaching, counseling, talent development and disciplinary actions.

What You'll Get:  

  • 8+ years of Planning/Allocation experience in a specialty retail environment.
  • 7+ years related experience that includes leading a team.
  • Advanced ability in Excel managing large data sets, financial modeling and creating tools
  • Proficiency with BI tools, dashboards and data visualizers
  • Prior experience with non-Excel based Planning systems (preferred)
Torrid is proud to be recognized as a top workplace and industry leader. Our commitment to excellence in workplace culture, diversity, and customer service has earned us consistent recognition. Recently, our team has received the following accolades:
  • America's Best of the Best (2024) - Newsweek
  • America's Best Employers for Women (2023, 2024) - Forbes
  • America's Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023) - Newsweek
  • America's Best Employers for Diversity (2022, 2023, 2024) - Forbes
  • America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2023) - Newsweek
  • America's Best Employers for New Grads (2022, 2023) - Forbes
  • America's Best Midsize Companies (2024) - TIME
  • America's Greatest Workplaces (2023) - Newsweek
  • America's Fastest Growing Online Shops (2022) - Newsweek
  • America's Best Loyalty Programs (2022, 2023, 2024) - Newsweek
  • America's Best Customer Service (2022, 2023, 2024) - Newsweek
  • Best Online Shops (2022, 2023, 2024) - Newsweek
  • America's Best Retailers (2022, 2023, 2024) - Newsweek
 
 We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status. If you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access www.torridcareers.com you can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to [email protected]. Salary: $166,936 - $188,000. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Our company participates in E-Verify. If the links below do not work, please copy and paste the following URLs in a new browser window:
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