Manager, Colored Gemstones and Pearls

About David Yurman: A celebrated American luxury jewelry company founded in New York, David Yurman creates timeless, contemporary collections for women and men, known for its craftsmanship and iconic cable design.

Manager, Colored Gemstones & Pearls – Reports to Senior Manager, Colored Stones & Pearls.

The Manager, Colored Gemstones & Pearls oversees gemstone and pearl inventory operations, certification management, vendor coordination, trade‑show support, and cross‑functional logistics for Product Development, Design, and High Jewelry teams.

• Certification & Documentation:
  Manage physical and digital certification library, liaise with GIA and AGL on status and turnaround, upload and maintain records in PLM systems, and verify certification validity during finished‑goods turnover.
• Inventory & Operations:
  Create and manage stone SKUs, purchase orders, Oracle receiving, and inventory records across Mainline, High Jewelry, and Men’s teams; lead year‑end inventory counts; manage interdepartmental stone transfers; resolve discrepancies in inventories of up to 5,000 SKUs; maintain inventory logs, PLM records, and operational tracking documentation.
• Vendor & Trade Show Coordination:
  Coordinate vendor meetings, onboarding, memos, RTVs, invoicing, and follow‑up; manage more than 20 vendors per trade show; partner with Legal and Accounts Payable on contract approvals and invoice processing; prepare trade show materials including shopping lists, booth maps, and purchasing summaries.
• Sourcing & Quality Control:
  Inspect gemstones and pearls to confirm specifications and company standards before release; source stones from internal inventory for repairs and production; coordinate with domestic cutters on high‑value projects; support daily stone pulls, melee requests, custom sourcing, and one‑of‑a‑kind initiatives.

• Minimum 4+ years of experience in gemstone procurement, luxury jewelry operations, or a related field.
• Proficiency with PLM systems and ERP platforms (Oracle) and knowledge of GIA and AGL certification processes.
• Strong organizational, communication, and vendor‑management skills with high attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and 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 and gemstone buying cycles.

Base Salary: $85,000‑$95,000. Eligible employees may also receive healthcare benefits, 401(k) plan, bonus, employee discounts, paid time off, sick time, and other company‑wide benefits.

David Yurman is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender), and other protected categories.