Position Overview:

We are hiring a Merchandising & New Product Development (NPD) professional for a premium jewellery brand. This role calls for someone with 6–8 years of experience in merchandise planning, range creation, and end-to-end product development, with a strong eye for detail and deep understanding of materials, design, and market trends.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Merchandise Planning & Analysis

Develop seasonal merchandise plans based on sales data, category performance, and market trends.
Monitor weekly sell-through, stock levels, reorder needs, and assortment gaps.
Analyse sales KPIs (AUR, margins, category mix, channel performance) to optimize product offering.
Prepare buying budgets and assortment strategies for different channels (retail, online, wholesale).
Work with demand planning and supply chain to ensure accurate forecasts and inventory availability.

2. New Product Development (NPD)

Lead the full NPD cycle: concept brainstorming, design brief creation, sampling, cost negotiation, and production approval.
Collaborate with designers to build commercially relevant and trend-right jewellery collections.
Conduct market research on materials, consumer preferences, pricing strategies, and competitor offerings.
Manage sample development with vendors, ensuring quality, timely delivery, and alignment with brand standards.
Approve final designs, specifications, and BOMs for production.

3. Vendor & Production Coordination

Maintain strong relationships with manufacturers, artisans, and suppliers.
Review cost sheets, negotiate pricing, and ensure target margins are met.
Track production timelines and resolve issues related to quality, materials, or delays.
Ensure compliance with brand quality standards for metals, stones, plating, and finishes.

4. Range Building & Launch Management

Develop seasonal range plans, category structures, and SKU rationalization.
Coordinate with marketing for launch strategies, product descriptions, and visual merchandising.
Ensure each collection meets commercial targets and supports brand storytelling.
Prepare product decks, training materials, and collection overviews for internal teams.

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with sales teams to understand customer preferences and regional needs.
Partner with e-commerce teams to optimize online assortment, pricing, and product attributes.
Support retail teams with merchandising guidelines and product knowledge.
Liaise with finance on pricing, margins, and profitability analysis.

Working Days : Mon - Sat

If you bring a balance of analytical thinking and refined aesthetic sensibility, and have experience building commercially successful collections, we would love to connect.

Please share profiles on shweta.matta @vrindaglobal.com

Senior Merchandiser & New Product Development