Product Merchandiser-Home & Lifestyle

JOB TITLE: Product Merchandiser-Home & Lifestyle

POSITIONS OBJECTIVE: (Brief on positions objective) This role will primarily focus on driving follow ups, coordination, and tracking across multiple categories to ensure smooth and timely product development and sourcing.

The role requires working closely with design, sourcing, and vendor teams to manage large SKU volumes and support execution across Soft Home and Hardgoods.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Development Coordination & Follow ups • Soft Home (bedding, table linen, upholstery, curtains, floor coverings) and Hardgoods (tableware, décor, gifting) • Drive regular follow ups with vendors on sampling, corrections, and timelines • Ensure samples are received, reviewed, and updated as per feedback

3. Vendor Coordination • Act as a key point of contact for vendors for day to day follow ups • Coordinate with existing vendors and support onboarding of new vendors through fairs and market visits • Track vendor commitments, timelines, and delays

4.Tracking & Data Management • Maintain detailed sampling trackers, development sheets, and SKU level entries in Excel • Ensure all updates are accurately recorded and shared with the team • Highlight delays, gaps, and risks proactively

5. Craft Cluster Understanding • Build an understanding of craft clusters, their processes, and timelines • Be able to navigate logistical challenges or learn quickly on the job

6. Cross-functional Coordination • Work closely with design, sourcing, buying, and quality teams for smooth execution • Ensure alignment between internal teams and vendors

JOB SPECIFICATION:

• 5–8 years of experience in merchandising/product development

• Strong proficiency in Excel (trackers, data management)

• Ability to manage and track large volumes of SKUs across multiple categories

• Strong followup and coordination skills

• Basic understanding of home products (textiles and/or hardgoods)

• Exposure to vendor coordination and development processes

• Understanding of or willingness to learn about craft clusters and decentralized production systems

• Export background preferred Knowledge

Skills required:

• Highly organized and detail oriented

• Strong follow-up and execution skills

• Good communication and coordination skills

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and timelines simultaneously

• Proactive in identifying and pre-empting delays and driving closures