Role Overview

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented skilled to manage merchandise product development, sourcing, and supplier coordination for NODWIN Gaming and Planet SuperHeroes (PSH).

The candidate will be responsible for developing a wide range of branded merchandise, coordinating with manufacturers and suppliers, obtaining quotations, arranging samples, managing customisation and branding, monitoring product quality, and ensuring timely delivery.

The role requires hands-on experience in sourcing and manufacturing customised merchandise, with an understanding of materials, printing, branding, product costing, and production processes.

Key Responsibilities

1. Merchandise Development Coordinate the development and manufacturing of branded merchandise such as T-shirts, hoodies, jackets, jerseys, mousepads, bottles, sippers, keychains, caps, bags, and other promotional products.

Understand product requirements and coordinate with designers and suppliers to finalise designs, specifications, materials, colours, sizes, and branding.

Source suitable manufacturers for different merchandise categories.

Develop new merchandise ideas and identify suitable products based on market trends and business requirements.

1. Supplier & Vendor Management Identify, evaluate, and onboard reliable manufacturers, vendors, and suppliers.

Obtain quotations, negotiate pricing, minimum order quantities, payment terms, and delivery timelines.

Coordinate with suppliers throughout the production process, from initial brief to final delivery.

Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure competitive pricing, consistent quality,



and reliable turnaround times.

1. Sampling, Branding & Quality Control Coordinate product samples and prototypes for internal review and approval.

Ensure correct placement of logos, artwork, colours, labels, packaging, and other brand elements.

Coordinate printing, embroidery, sublimation, engraving, and other customisation requirements.

Inspect samples and finished products to ensure they meet approved specifications and quality standards.

Resolve production issues, defects, and supplier delays.

1. Costing & Production Management Prepare product-wise cost comparisons and maintain a supplier quotation database.

Track production schedules, purchase orders, inventory requirements, and delivery commitments.

Ensure merchandise is produced within approved budgets and commercial targets.

Coordinate with internal teams for purchase approvals, invoicing, dispatch, and delivery.

Maintain product catalogues, specifications, sample records, and vendor details.

1. Internal Coordination Work closely with the sales, marketing, esports, events, and business development teams to fulfil merchandise requirements.

Coordinate merchandise orders for tournaments, gaming events, brand partnerships, corporate gifting, and retail sales.





Manage multiple orders simultaneously and ensure timely execution.

Required Skills & Experience

3–6 years of experience in merchandise sourcing, product development, vendor management, or promotional product manufacturing.

Experience working directly with manufacturers and suppliers to develop customised products.

Familiarity with apparel, fabrics, printing, embroidery, drinkware, accessories, and other branded merchandise.

Strong negotiation, costing, coordination, and follow-up skills.

Understanding of product sampling, quality checks, production processes, and delivery schedules.

Proficiency in Excel and basic reporting tools.

Ability to manage multiple projects and work within tight deadlines.

Preferred: Experience in gaming, esports, sports merchandise, corporate gifting, promotional products, retail merchandise, or licensed consumer products.

Key Performance Indicators

Competitive product pricing and achievement of target margins.

Timely product development and order fulfilment.

Product quality and reduction in defects or rework.

Development of a reliable supplier network across merchandise categories.

Speed of sample development and production turnaround.

Successful execution of merchandise requirements for events, clients, and retail channels.

Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate should be a hands-on sourcing and product development professional who can take a merchandise requirement, find the right supplier, coordinate design and branding, get samples approved, manage production, and deliver the finished product on time and within budget.

📌 Merchandise Sourcing Manager (Gurugram)
🏢 Planet superheroes
📍 Gurugram