Merchandiser Manager Soft Plush Manufacturing

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