JOB TITLE: Category Merchandiser FUNCTIONAL AREA: Apparel-Jewellery REPORTS TO: Category Head POSITION’S OBJECTIVE:
• Identify and hand over new vendor-led business opportunities to the Category team.
• Demonstrate strong domain knowledge in jewellery raw materials (stones, pearls, etc.), finishes, and manufacturing processes.
• Apply in-depth product knowledge across jewellery categories to drive effective merchandising and representation across physical and e-commerce platforms.
• Manage end-to-end product sourcing activities.
• Perform continuous market mapping, competitor benchmarking, and trend analysis.
• Lead sampling, product development, and prototyping workflows.
• Oversee bulk production order placement and finalize Pre-Production (PP) sample approvals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Pricing
• Calculate and finalize target product costs post-selection and before buy reviews to align with Gross Margin targets and perceived retail pricing (MRP). 2. Sampling
• Curate and present product ranges aligned with option plans and target price mixes.
• Maintain and update season-wise sampling trackers on a weekly basis. 3. Order Management
• Generate and dispatch Excel Purchase Orders (POs) to vendors/production heads within agreed timelines.
• Drive Pre-Production (PP) closures and sample approvals.
• Coordinate cross-functionally to ensure synchronized range launches across webstores and promotional campaigns.
• Archive bestseller samples, maintain the range room collection, and keep the Range Book updated. 4. Range Development
• Assist in developing seasonal mood boards, themes, and design concepts.
• Execute sampling as per the seasonal Buy Plan and Time & Action (T&A;) calendar.
• Process and release Excel Purchase Orders.
• Facilitate range development against design briefs in close coordination with Production Heads, Field Officers,



and Vendors.
• Conceptualize and launch recent products by analyzing market trends, design briefs, option plans, range plans, and historical sell-through data. 5. Selection of Presented Range
• Build and present monthly product assortments aligned with trends, option plans, and price architecture.
• Introduce creative innovations within product development. 6. Vendor Management
• Onboard new vendors and unlock business expansion opportunities.
• Lead end-to-end vendor relationships, performance monitoring, and operational alignment. 7. Miscellaneous
• Coordinate cross-functionally across Buying & Merchandising, Webstore, and Supply Chain teams for shoot samples and SKU code creation.
• Conduct regular store visits and competitor benchmarking to track market trends.
• Track adopted stores regularly to identify inventory gaps and ensure replenishment.
• Maintain comprehensive product and sampling trackers.
• Build, update, and archive digital style bibles.
• Manage day-to-day documentation and reporting. JOB SPECIFICATION: (QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE)
• Years of Functional

Experience:
2 to 5 years of relevant merchandising experience.
• Degree / Diploma: B.
FTech / M.
FTech / FDIT (or equivalent qualification from NIFT/relevant institutes).
• Role: Merchandising Knowledge &

Skills:
• Product knowledge specific to Fabindia aesthetics and craft techniques.
• Category & business management capabilities.
• Strong merchandising expertise with rigorous follow-up to meet tight T&A; timelines.
• Commercial acumen with strong costing, margin calculation, and pricing skills.
• Appreciation for traditional crafts, textiles, and artisanal jewelry techniques.
• Strong team player with collaborative cross-functional abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Excel (analytical tracking) and MS PowerPoint (presentations/mood boards).

📌 Category Merchandiser (Faridabad)
🏢 FABINDIA
📍 Faridabad