Merchandiser - NPD

Company Description Nurturing Green is India’s leading gardening brand, featured in Shark Tank season-4, revolutionizing the concept of green living by replacing traditional bouquets with living plants & more. The company specializes in Gifting, Home Gardening, and Decor, offering a diverse catalog of over 1000+ products. With a presence in 16+ cities and 80+ SIS stores, Nurturing Green reaches customers across 27,000 PIN codes through collaborations with e-commerce platforms like Amazon and Quick Commerce partners. Guided by the vision of \"Bring Nature into Every Home Worldwide,\" Nurturing Green is committed to sustainability, environmental consciousness, and enhancing living spaces. Join us on this journey toward a greener, more sustainable future by enriching lives and homes with nature's beauty.

Role Overview

At

Nurturing Green , we’re looking for a detail-driven and execution-focused

Merchandiser (Sr. Executive)

who ensures our products move from concept to launch

seamlessly, on time, and cost-effectively . This role sits at the intersection of

creativity, operations, and commercial viability . Drive

end-to-end product execution

— ensuring timely launches, optimized costing, and smooth coordination across teams and vendors.

1. Commercial & Vendor Coordination Collaborate with existing vendors and assist in onboarding new vendors Manage costing, MOQ, and lead time discussions Conduct first-level negotiations with vendors (pricing & timelines) Coordinate with Purchase team for vendor creation & contract finalization Conduct product and material research known for market relevance

2. Costing, Viability & Approvals Ensure products meet

target contribution margins Evaluate commercial feasibility before approvals Align launches with defined timelines and cost structures

3. Packaging & Sampling Execution Share final design files with vendors (placement, finish, UV/Non-UV) Visit vendors for material checks and technical validations Approve digital and physical samples (including UV detailing) Coordinate

Gold Sample approval

with Founder & Creative Lead Monitor production to ensure adherence to timelines and quality

4. MIS, ERP & Tracking Maintain and update internal costing trackers Review trackers prepared by junior team members Coordinate ERP code creation for new products, SO Punching process etc Ensure data accuracy across systems and documentation

5. Launch Readiness & Stakeholder Training Conduct training sessions for internal teams on new product launches Responsible to circulate relevant PPTs, videos, and live demos etc Address stakeholder queries and ensure clarity on product details Coordinate initial Purchase Orders and quality check of first lots, with purchase & warehouse

Preferred Background Experience in merchandising / product development / sourcing Exposure to lifestyle, home decor, gifting, or retail brands (preferred) Graduation from Design background (good to have) Familiarity with ERP systems and costing frameworks