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About the Role

Oversee gemstone and pearl inventory operations, certification, vendor coordination, trade show support, and cross-functional logistics for Product Development, Design, and High Jewelry teams. Serve as a key operational partner in sourcing, inventory control, vendor management, and gemstone quality assurance, supporting Mainline and High Jewelry initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage physical and digital gemstone and pearl certification library, liaising with GIA and AGL.
• Upload and maintain certification records in PLM systems; verify certification validity.
• Create and manage stone SKUs, purchase orders, Oracle receiving, and inventory records for Mainline, High Jewelry, and Men's teams.
• Lead year-end inventory counts, manage interdepartmental stone transfers, and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Maintain inventory logs, PLM records, and operational tracking documentation.
• Coordinate vendor meetings, onboarding, memos, RTVs, invoicing, and follow-up for Men's and High Jewelry teams.
• Partner with Legal and Accounts Payable on contract approvals and invoice processing.
• Prepare trade show materials including shopping lists, booth maps, and purchasing summaries.
• Inspect gemstones and pearls to confirm specifications and company standards.
• Source stones from internal inventory for repairs and production; coordinate with domestic cutters.
• Support daily stone pulls, melee requests, custom sourcing, and one-of-a-kind initiatives.

Requirements

• Minimum 4+ years of experience in gemstone procurement, luxury jewelry operations, or a related field.
• Proficiency with PLM systems and ERP platforms (Oracle).
• Knowledge of GIA and AGL certification processes.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong vendor management skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Advanced proficiency in workflow management tools.
• GIA Graduate Gemologist (GG), Accredited Jewelry Professional (AJP), or active GIA coursework.
• Experience in luxury or High Jewelry environments.
• Familiarity with trade show operations.
• Familiarity with gemstone buying cycles.

Skills

• Organizational skills
• Communication skills
• Vendor management skills
• Attention to detail
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Workflow management tools proficiency
• PLM systems proficiency
• ERP platforms (Oracle) proficiency

Experience Level

• Minimum 4+ years of experience

Education Level

• GIA Graduate Gemologist (GG)
• Accredited Jewelry Professional (AJP)
• Active GIA coursework

Salary/Compensations

• $85,000-$95,000 Base pay

Benefits

• Access to healthcare benefits
• 401(k) plan
• Bonus
• Employee discounts
• Summer Fridays (corporate roles)
• Generous paid time off
• Sick time

About the Company

• David Yurman is a celebrated American jewelry company founded in New York by David Yurman, a sculptor, and his wife, Sybil, a painter and ceramicist.
• The founders' goal was to make beautiful objects to wear.
• Led by their son Evan, David Yurman creates timeless, contemporary collections for women and men, defined by inspiration, innovation, craftsmanship, and cable, the brand’s artistic signature.
• Collections are available at retail stores in the United States, Canada, Hong Kong, France, and worldwide through authorized fine jewelry and timepiece retailers.
• Creativity, innovation, and impeccable craftsmanship are core to David Yurman.
• Artistic passion, fueled by New York City, informs every jewelry design.
• The Yurman family's vision defines the preeminent American luxury jewelry brand.
• Committed to responsible business, social practices, and human rights protection and advancement.
• Partners with those who share these values.

Equal Opportunity

• David Yurman champions self-expression and fosters a culture of openness and creative collaboration.
• Committed to diversity of employee backgrounds and perspectives.
• Advocates for equity and inclusion for all.
• David Yurman is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, providing equal opportunities without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender).