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$100,000-140,000/year
Blue Nile
New York, NY, USA
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ShareR2Net Inc., the parent company of Blue Nile and James Allen is a diamond bridal jewelry company with a technology soul. R2Net Inc. is an innovative technology company that provides e-commerce and supply chain platforms to connect the entire span of the diamond industry’s ecosystem, including manufacturers, retailers, and consumers. R2Net is part of Signet Jewelers, a purpose-driven company whose mission is to enable all people to Celebrate Life and Express Love. Signet is a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company, recognized for innovation, brilliance, and culture. The Director of Manufacturing Inventory & Operations & at R2Net serves as a strategic leader responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Manufacturing Team’s inventory management and purchasing operations. The Director ensures that inventory is optimized to meet customer demand while maintaining the highest standards of financial stewardship and operational efficiency. This role has the potential to expand in scope over the coming year. The Director will set the strategy for inventory planning, purchasing, receiving, and control, ensuring alignment with broader business goals. They will partner closely with finance and accounting leadership to drive accurate reporting, cost accountability, and strong internal controls. Beyond operational management, this role is accountable for building, developing, and mentoring a high-performing team, fostering collaboration across departments, identifying and correcting system impediments, and driving continuous process improvement. The ideal candidate will bring significant experience in manufacturing inventory management, and financial collaboration within the jewelry industry, along with a proven track record of leading complex initiatives, influencing cross-functional stakeholders, and delivering measurable business impact. Responsibilities: Manage manufacturing inventory and fulfillment team of 7-10 people including small seasonal staff, and provide coaching and guidance to the team to create a standard of excellence Manage three areas of the business: Purchasing and receiving and the subsequent vendor management Metal and stone inventory, consumption and scrap Manufacturing inventory reporting including cycle counts and managing inventory levels Oversee and lead department tasks, ensuring constant coverage in all areas to ensure all daily tasks are completed in a timely manner Manage existing vendor group and source and on-board new vendors, including providing direction and feedback to the vendors and recommendations to the VP on adjustments to make Monitor costs and fluctuations to make informed decisions around purchasing Lead regular cycle counts as well as annual inventory count and reconciliation process. Improve on and generate inventory-related reporting to support financial reporting requirements Improve and document processes to ensure accountability and training Work with team to match capacity to business seasonality Partner with Finance and Accounting to ensure tight controls of our inventory and accurate reporting Work within and across departments to achieve overall business objectives and support coworkers Requirements Minimum of 7 years in an inventory and purchasing based role Preference for experience with jewelry inventory and manufacturing Minimum of 5 years of experience managing a team with a proactive approach to management including being responsible for hiring, firing and performance Capable of training and developing team members based on individual needs. Proven ability to think strategically, analyze, and showcase critical thinking skills. Excellent excel and analysis skills are a must Experience in a seasonal business is a plus Experience working with and reporting to finance or accounting teams around inventory levels Excellent written and verbal communication. Candidate must be equally comfortable picking up the phone, writing and email and meeting in person Detail-oriented, customer-centric and service-oriented. Capable of building strong cross-functional relationships. Benefits At R2Net, many of our roles offer a high-quality, comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, paid time off, retirement planning and opportunities for career advancement. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, employment type, work schedule or location: Paid time off Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match Flexible spending account Health savings account Tuition Reimbursement Employee discount Parental leave Life insurance Annual base pay: $100,000 - $140,000. Final pay rate shall be determined and is based on experience and qualifications. At this time, R2Net will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position. Additional Information: R2NET INC. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. R2NET INC. will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. #LI-WK1
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