About The Opportunity
A fast-scaling leader in the consumer goods manufacturing sector, we specialize in designing, producing, and delivering high-quality soft plush toys and home décor items for global retail partners. Our merchandising team bridges design, production, and retail strategy—ensuring products are on-trend, cost-optimized, and shelf-ready for mass-market success across India and international markets.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end merchandising for soft plush product lines—from concept briefs to final retail execution, ensuring alignment with seasonal trends and retailer demands.
- Collaborate with design, sourcing, and production teams to translate creative briefs into manufacturable, cost-efficient product specs with clear BOMs and quality benchmarks.
- Manage vendor relationships across tier-1 and tier-2 manufacturers in India, negotiating timelines, MOQs, and compliance with quality and safety standards (ISO, ASTM, EN71).
- Develop merchandising calendars and assortment plans that drive category growth, inventory turnover, and margin optimization for key retail accounts.
- Analyze sales data, market trends, and competitor assortments to adjust product mix, pricing, and promotional strategies in real-time.
- Oversee pre-production samples, tech packs, and quality audits to ensure final products meet retail buyer specifications and global compliance standards.
Skills & Qualifications
Must-Have
- Soft Plush Manufacturing
- Merchandising Strategy
- Product Development Lifecycle
- Vendor Management
- Quality Assurance Compliance
- Assortment Planning
- Seasonal Trend Forecasting
- Retail Buyer Communication
Preferred
- Experience with major Indian toy retailers (e.g., Hamleys, Toys R Us India, Flipkart, Amazon India)
- Familiarity with international toy safety standards (ASTM F963, EN71, ISO 8124)
- ERP or PLM systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Arena PLM)
Benefits & Culture Highlights
- On-site collaborative workspace in manufacturing hub locations (e.g., Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru)
- Opportunity to shape global product lines from concept to retail shelf
- Performance-linked bonuses and career progression paths in a high-growth consumer goods ecosystem
Skills: consumer goods,design,merchandising,retail,briefs,iso,manufacturing,compliance
