Head of Merchandising

As a seasoned Head of Merchandising at Angara, you will play a crucial role in driving product strategy, assortment planning, and inventory management for our India jewellery business. Your deep knowledge of the Indian jewellery market, proven leadership skills, and strong digital acumen will be instrumental in achieving profitable growth for the company. **Key Responsibilities:** - **Strategic & Financial Leadership:** Define the merchandising vision and seasonal product strategy aligned with Angara India's goals. Own pricing strategy to balance competitiveness and margins across categories and regions. Lead region-wise inventory planning to optimize stock turns, reduce obsolescence, and maximize sell-through. - **Omni-Channel & Digital Focus:** Develop assortments that perform well across retail, online, and marketplace channels by leveraging e-commerce merchandising insights and consumer behavior data. - **Product & Production Oversight:** Guide the product lifecycle from concept to launch, ensuring feasibility within the jewellery production process encompassing design, sourcing, manufacturing, and quality control. - **Team Leadership & Development:** Provide hands-on leadership, mentoring, and career development for a high-performing merchandising team. - **Stakeholder & Vendor Management:** Build and manage relationships with cross-functional teams, key suppliers, and channel partners. Negotiate contracts to optimize cost, quality, and lead times. **Ideal Candidate:** - 15+ years of experience in the jewellery industry, with at least 7 of the last 10 years in the Indian jewellery space. - Minimum 5 years in a senior leadership role managing large teams and budgets. - Proven track record in omni-channel jewellery merchandising and strong knowledge of digital commerce. - Demonstrated expertise in pricing strategy, region-level inventory planning, and P&L management. - Understanding of the jewellery production process, including design, sourcing, and manufacturing. - Strong analytical skills, commercial acumen, and negotiation capabilities. - Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills. Angara, a leading fine jewellery brand globally recognized for exceptional gemstones and craftsmanship, is expanding its footprint in India. The company has been acclaimed for its innovative approach and commitment to excellence, as evidenced by various awards and recognitions received over the years.,