Jewellery Stock Coordinator

ERNEST JONES; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading jewellery retailer in Birmingham is seeking a Stock Coordinator to support their workshop with diamond replacements and manage stock and cost control. This role demands experience in the jewellery industry along with relevant qualifications. The position offers attractive benefits such as discounts, retirement plans, and holiday leave increase based on tenure. Join a company committed to your growth and development, while adhering to high ethical standards in the diamond trade.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous product discount

Holiday leave increase

Retirement Savings plans

Life Assurance

Health and Wellbeing Scheme

Financial Wellbeing scheme

Study support and career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in the jewellery industry is required.
• Experience in stock control and audits.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient diamond replacement service.
• Liaise with jobbers regarding diamond allocations.
• Responsible for stock control and quality of diamonds.

Skills

Accuracy and attention to detail

Basic PC skills

Effective communication

Ability to work independently

Education

DGA qualified or JET 1 or JET 2 qualification

Job description

An opportunity to join our Jewellery workshop!

We are on the search for a Stock Coordinator who will support our workshop with diamond replacements by sourcing stones along with metal and parts allocation for jewellers. You will also manage both stock and cost control and ultimately improving service times and competitive pricing for all our customers.

If you have experience within the jewellery industry and have a diamond diploma or JET 1 or JET 2 Qualification, we would like to hear from you!

About the role

• To provide an efficient diamond replacement service to customers by accurately measuring, grading and ordering diamonds.
• Assist jewellers with metal and parts allocation and keeping controls on metal usage.
• To liaise and effectively communicate with jobbers and administrators regarding the allocation of diamonds.
• To liaise and effectively communicate with internal and 3rd party suppliers regarding diamond requirements.
• Use of department systems to access and update information.
• Responsible for stock control and audits for all diamonds and metal ordered.
• Quality Control all stones ordered so they match criteria of colour, cut, clarity and carat weight.
• Ensure all stones ordered or sourced adhere to our Conflict Diamond statement.
• Identify any stone enhancements that are not acceptable practice.
• Adherence to cost control and invoicing procedures to ensure repair margins are maintained.

(This role will be based in our Birmingham office 5 days a week)

About you

• Demonstrable experience in the Jewellery trade
• DGA qualified or minimum Jet 1 and working towards Jet 2 qualification
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Basic PC skills
• Able to work on own initiative and be able to work un-supervised
• Able to communicate effectively
• Able to work to strict deadlines

Benefits

We are passionate about our profession, and together we can help you realise your full potential. Come and be part of Signet Jewelers and enjoy the following fantastic benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Generous discount of up to 30% off our fabulous products from day one.
• An annual enhanced discount to celebrate the day you joined our team.
• Retirement Savings plans which offer flexibility in the way you save for the future.
• Immediate Life Assurance from day one.
• A minimum of 22 days holiday per year which increases after a year's service.
• Recognised qualifications, study support and structured career progression.
• Health and Wellbeing Scheme.
• Financial Wellbeing scheme.
• Give As You Earn scheme - An easy way to support causes close to your heart.
• Real Rewards - exclusive discounts on groceries, travel and leisure.

Be part of something special!

Signet is the name behind H. Samuel and Ernest Jones. Together, we have more than 270 stores in the UK and Republic of Ireland. But that's not all, we are part of the world's largest retailer of diamond jewellery with approximately 2,800 stores. Just imagine where your career could take you

Signet Jewelers (H. Samuel & Ernest Jones) is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are proud to have achieved Disability Confident Committed status (Level 1). All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.