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