Merchandise Manage
Core
Lead merchandise strategy, jewelry design team, and end-to-end product development and launches for a global DTC jewelry brand.
Role type
Senior IC Merchandising Manager (Product Strategy & Design Leadership)
Builds
Jewelry collections and product lines
Domain
Fashion / Jewelry / DTC
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Merchandise planning, assortment strategy, pricing strategy, sales forecasting, margin analysis, product lifecycle management, design team leadership, cross-functional coordination, factory management, production planning, consumer trend analysis
Preferred skills
Seasonal collection experience, international manufacturer experience, AI tools proficiency, jewelry/accessories background
Technologies
AI tools
Responsibilities
Own the merchandise plan, assortment strategy, and collection planning; Drive pricing, sales forecasts, margins, and product profitability; Lead and develop the jewelry design team; Own the end-to-end product launch process from concept to go-live; Work closely with factories on sampling, costs, production timelines, and availability
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC