Assistant Manager, Diamond Operations

Reports to: Senior Director of Diamond Operations

Overview

Coordinate the procurement, intake, and delivery of diamonds for all categories of business. Ensure continued supply of materials used in DY product. Develop strong vendor relationships with DY strategic partners and ensure on time delivery.

Responsibilities

• Diamond Supply
  • Quality check and verify serialized diamonds for purchases, returns, and upgrades.
  • Work with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries of orders.
  • Track and follow up on samples for PD and Design.
  • Engage with suppliers to obtain availability and pricing for new projects.

• Memo Calls
  • Navigate Rapaport Trading Network to search for diamonds for store memo calls.
  • Organize and send diamond information to the costing department.
  • Communicate with suppliers to call in diamond options.
  • Follow up on the status of memo calls and communicate back to the suppliers.
  • Assist in the diamond return process.

• Data/System functionality
  • SKU creation in PLM for serialized diamonds and parcels.
  • Systematically process diamond purchases in Oracle.
  • Maintain component log with updated supply strategies.
  • Enter purchase information in the Bridal log.
  • Update pricing sheets on a quarterly basis.
  • Maintain and scan compliance paperwork.

• Diamond Room Operations
  • Communicate with the diamond team to prioritize daily tasks.
  • Maintain awareness of deadlines to ensure orders are filled on time.
  • Engage with suppliers to place replenishment orders as directed.

• Represent Diamond Department as needed in interdepartmental meetings.
• Special projects as directed by Management.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ minimum experience working in Diamond purchasing required
• Ability to identify and manage multiple priorities
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills- written and verbal
• Excellent computer skills, including Excel, ERP, PLM, Oracle
• Build strong work relationships interdepartmentally

Education

• Graduate Gemologist degree preferred
• Bachelors or Associate’s degree required

Location: Lyndhurst, NJ

Travel: None