Jewellery Merchandiser

OYELA; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Oyela is seeking a Jewellery Category Merchandiser to manage end-to-end product development, sourcing, vendor coordination, and merchandising of our jewellery range, with a strong eye for trends and commercial viability.

You will collaborate with design and sourcing teams to source new styles, negotiate with manufacturers, coordinate samples, and ensure quality, cost targets, and timely delivery.

This role offers growth in a fast-paced fashion environment serving Gen Z consumers.

Qualifications

• Diploma/degree in fashion or jewellery design, merchandising, or fashion management.
• 2+ years in jewellery merchandising, sourcing, or production coordination.
• Strong knowledge of jewellery materials, finishes, and construction.
• Proficiency with MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and source new jewellery styles with design team.
• Identify and negotiate with manufacturers for pricing and MOQs.
• Coordinate samples, prototypes, and specs with vendors.
• Source materials like beads, stones, chains, clasps, and metals.
• Prepare costings and maintain quality and design standards.
• Track orders from sampling to bulk production.
• Monitor inventory, replenishment, and range opportunities.
• Research trends and competitor offerings to spot opportunities.
• Maintain product specifications, costing sheets, and vendor records.
• Collaborate with design, sourcing, production, quality, and merchandising teams.

Skills

Costing & negotiation

Vendor management

Communication & interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Education

Diploma or Degree in Fashion Design/Jewellery Design/Merchandising/Fashion Management

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

We are looking for a Jewellery Category Merchandiser to manage the end-to-end product development, sourcing, vendor coordination, and merchandising of our jewellery category. The role requires a strong understanding of jewellery trends, materials, costing, product development, and vendor management, along with a keen eye for detail and commercial understanding.

Key Responsibilities:

• Product Development: Work closely with the design team to develop /source new jewellery styles based on trends, customer preferences, and the brand's aesthetic.
• Vendor Sourcing & Management: Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with jewellery manufacturers and vendors for product development, pricing, MOQs, and lead times.
• Sampling & Prototyping: Coordinate with vendors for samples and prototypes, ensuring designs are developed accurately as per specifications.
• Material & Component Sourcing: Good Understanding of sourcing and coordination of materials such as beads, stones, chains, charms, clasps, metals, plating, and other jewellery components.
• Costing & Negotiation: Prepare product costings and negotiate with vendors to achieve target costs while maintaining required quality and design standards.
• Quality Control: Ensure jewellery meets defined standards for finishing, plating, colour, stones, assembly, durability, and overall workmanship. Resolve quality issues with vendors.
• Production Coordination: Track orders from sampling to bulk production and ensure products are delivered within agreed timelines.
• Inventory & Range Management: Monitor product availability, stock levels, replenishment requirements, and identify opportunities for newness or repeat styles.
• Trend & Market Research: Track jewellery trends, materials, silhouettes, price points, competitors, and emerging consumer preferences to identify new product opportunities.
• Documentation: Maintain product specifications, costing sheets, sample records, vendor details, order trackers, and production updates.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Coordinate closely with design, sourcing, production, quality, and merchandising teams to ensure smooth development and launch of the jewellery range.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Diploma or Degree in Fashion Design, Jewellery Design, Merchandising, Fashion Management, or a related field from NIFT, Pearl, or similar institutions.
• 2+ years of experience in jewellery merchandising, sourcing, product development, or production coordination, ideally with fashion, D2C, lifestyle, or fast-fashion brands.
• Strong knowledge of jewellery materials, components, manufacturing processes, plating, finishing, and construction.
• Good understanding of jewellery trends, commercial product development, and customer preferences.
• Strong costing, negotiation, vendor management, and follow-up skills.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced, trend-driven environment.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, PPT, Word, and communication tools to manage costings, product trackers, reports, and vendor updates.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with designers, vendors, production teams, and cross-functional stakeholders.

At Oyela, you'll work in a dynamic environment with a passionate team focused on delivering trendy, high-quality clothing to Gen Z consumers. This role offers ample opportunities for growth and professional development in the fast fashion industry.