Category Interface Manager - Gold Jewellery, NPD

Job Requirements

• Translate merchandising briefs into clear technical requirements for manufacturing.
• Collaborate with Merchandisers to develop Market Need new designs
• Validate designs for manufacturability, gold weight efficiency, and category standards.
• Manage vendor partners for quality, delivery timelines, and compliance.
• Ensure product costing meets business profitability targets – GC Max
• Drive category growth by enabling Modern Gold share increase from <1% to 25% in FY27.
• Implement process improvements to reduce lead time and improve yield.

• Prototype lead time reduction.
• First-Time-Right % of prototypes.
• Category share contribution to Modern Gold.
• On-time delivery and quality yield.
• Benchmark best practices from industry and implement innovative techniques in product development.

• English and Hindi
• Regional Languages (Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi)

Work Experience

• B.Design/ Diploma or Advanced diploma or PG in jewellery designs/Fashion Jewellery Design/ Engg or Diploma in Mechanical or Production Engg/Any Graduation
• Minimum 6-10 years of experience in New product development/Category development
• Drive for Results
• Interpersonal/Influencing/Negotiation skills
• Strong communication and Presentation Skills
• People Manager
• Exposure to various Jewellery category products
• Exposure to Market Trends/Market Analysis