Pd Merchandiser

Role & responsibilities

The PD Merchandiser will act as the bridge between design, production, and sales, ensuring that collections are market-driven, cost-effective, and profitable. They will work closely with the factory in Surat, suppliers, and retail buyers to create and deliver high-quality lab-grown diamond jewelry that meets pricing and margin expectations.

### Product Merchandising & Development

• Conceptualize and develop gold and diamond jewellery collections based on trends and market insights.
• Ensure alignment of design aesthetics with cost and commercial viability.
• Drive timely launches and innovative assortments for seasonal and festive periods.

### Buying & Vendor Management

• Source and negotiate with vendors, karigars, and suppliers to optimize cost, quality, and timelines.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and ethical sourcing practices.
• Maintain strong vendor relationships and evaluate supplier performance regularly.

### Inventory Planning & Sales Support

• Monitor stock levels, sell-through rates, and category performance.
• Optimize inventory across channels to maximize profitability.
• Implement stock rotation strategies to minimize dead stock.

### Market Research & Trend Analysis

• Track competitor collections, pricing, and consumer demand trends.
• Recommend new product lines and design directions based on insights.
• Contribute to brand positioning strategies with data-driven inputs.

### Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with design, production, retail, and marketing teams.
• Support launches with product training and merchandising strategies.
• Ensure cohesive execution of brand vision across channels.

### Leadership & Team Management

• Guide and mentor junior merchandisers, designers and cross-functional team members.
• Lead projects from concept to execution with accountability for outcomes.

### Key Skills, Competencies & Qualifications

#### Commercial & Merchandising Expertise

• Proven Expertise in Gold Jewellery Merchandising with a deep understanding of US and India retail pricing structures, B2B wholesale markups, and margin expectations.
• Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation: Strong experience in vendor negotiation, sourcing, and supply chain management, including securing optimal pricing from manufacturers.
• Data-Driven Collection Development: Excellent analytical, numerical, and trend forecasting skills to translate insights on market trends, pricing, and inventory into commercially viable collections.

#### Technical & Leadership Skills

• Financial and System Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (including costing sheets and financial modeling for pricing), ERP/Merchandising systems, and knowledge of jewellery design software (preferred).
• Leadership & Communication: Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and team mentoring abilities, coupled with excellent communication and presentation skills for effective buyer and supplier negotiations.

Preferred candidate profile

Must have good exp. working with High end jewellery brands