Head of Merchandising

Angara is a leading fine jewellery brand known globally for its exceptional gemstones, craftsmanship, and seamless online shopping experience. After establishing a strong presence in the US and other international markets, Angara India is rapidly expanding its footprint, combining premium design with cutting-edge digital retail. Our mission is to make high-quality, customizable gemstone jewellery accessible to customers across India.

Angara was ranked the No.1 Online Jeweler in the US in 2020 by the leading American magazine, Newsweek. We were also recognized by Newsweek as 5 Year Champion on being voted among the best online jewelers in its list of “Best Online Shops” for five years in a row. That’s not all. Our ground-breaking innovation, ‘Create with Angara,’ earned us the Business Intelligence Group’s 2024 BIG Innovation Award as well as the #10 spot in Retail on Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies 2024 list.

In addition to this, we secured the prestigious Bizrate Insights Circle of Excellence Award for two consecutive years as well as the Business Intelligence Excellence in Customer Service Award 2023. Better Business Bureau has rated Angara A+ for excellence in service and our Trust Pilot rating stands at 4.5 out of 5.

We are seeking a seasoned  Head of Merchandising  to drive product strategy, assortment planning, and inventory management across our India jewellery business. The ideal candidate combines deep knowledge of the Indian jewellery market, proven leadership, and strong digital acumen to deliver profitable growth.

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 maximise sell-through.
Omni-Channel & Digital Focus:  Develop assortments that perform across  retail, online, and marketplace channels , leveraging e-commerce merchandising insights and consumer behaviour data.
Product & Production Oversight:  Guide the product lifecycle from concept to launch, ensuring feasibility with the  jewellery production process —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