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:

- 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 new 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 current 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