Key Responsibilities:

Product Development & Merchandising:

• Develop trend-driven jewelry collections tailored to the US market.
• Work with designers and CAD teams to ensure collections are commercially viable and manufacturable.
• Create and manage SKU plans, focusing on best-selling categories (rings, bracelets, earrings, necklaces, etc.).
• Coordinate sample development, ensuring designs translate well into finished jewelry.

Pricing & Costing:

• Establish competitive pricing strategies for jewelry based on US market benchmarks.
• Work with suppliers and manufacturers to negotiate costings while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Ensure the right balance between pricing, margins, and retail positioning.
• Analyze and optimize materials, labor costs, and production efficiencies to maximize profitability.
• Develop and maintain a costing sheet for all SKUs, ensuring transparency in raw material and production costs.

Vendor & Supply Chain Management:

• Manage relationships with the jewelry factory in Surat, ensuring timely production and quality control.
• Source and negotiate with vendors for metals, diamonds, and other materials to achieve cost efficiency.
• Oversee logistics, import/export compliance, and inventory management.
• Work closely with sales and retail buyers to ensure smooth order fulfillment.

Market & Sales Alignment:

• Analyze US retail trends and suggest best-selling product categories.
• Collaborate with the Sales & Marketing team to align product offerings with customer demand.
• Assist in preparing product presentations, line sheets, and pricing catalogs for retailers.
• Attend trade shows and meetings with US buyers to understand their requirements and preferences.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

Experience & Background:

• 5+ years experience in jewelry merchandising & product development for the US market.
• Prior experience with fine jewelry, lab-grown diamonds, or mass-market jewelry brands is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of pricing strategies, cost breakdowns, and profitability analysis.
• Experience working with factories, suppliers, and retail buyers.
• Familiarity with jewelry production processes (casting, setting, polishing, CAD, etc.).

Skills & Expertise:

• Strong analytical skills in pricing, market trends, and inventory management.
• Proficiency in Excel, costing sheets, and financial modeling for jewelry pricing.
• Understanding of US retail pricing structures, wholesale markups, and margin expectations.
• Ability to negotiate with manufacturers and vendors to get the best pricing.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for buyer and supplier negotiations.