Merchandising & Product Development Manager

We are looking for an experienced Merchandising & Product Development Manager to join our India team and take ownership of the end-to-end product development and merchandising process.

This is a hands-on role for someone who understands how products move from design concept → factory development → costing → sampling → revisions → approval → production.

You will work closely with our US-based product and design team, Indian factories and suppliers, and our internal operations team to ensure new products are developed efficiently, competitively and on schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end product development from CAD/design brief to approved sample.
• Coordinate prototypes, samples, revisions and shipments to the USA.
• Work closely with the US design/product team and Indian suppliers.
• Track development timelines and ensure projects move forward on schedule.
• Coordinate with the production team once products are approved.
• Identify quality or production issues and escalate when required.
• Maintain clear product development and PO trackers and provide weekly updates.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in merchandising, product development or sourcing.
• Strong experience working with Indian factories and suppliers.
• Experience in the handicrafts sector.
• Strong understanding of product costing and manufacturing.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and follow-up skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple developments simultaneously.
• Comfortable working with CADs, drawings, samples and specifications.
• Willingness to travel to factories when required.

This is a hands-on role for someone who understands products, factories and costing — and can turn a design concept into a commercially viable finished product.

To apply: Please send your CV and a brief introduction highlighting your relevant experience.