Supply Planning & Inventory Assistant Manager

De Beers London; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury jewellery company is seeking an Assistant Manager for Supply Planning and Inventory. In this role, you will optimize supply chains and manage inventory for high-class collections. Responsibilities include supporting strategic initiatives and driving performance metrics to enhance business efficiency, all within a dynamic retail environment.

Benefits

Fantastic pension scheme

27 days of holiday + bank holidays

Private Healthcare

Free subscription to Headspace for mental health

Competitive salary

Employee share schemes

Free breakfast & lunch at onsite restaurant

Free onsite gym

Flexible benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven track record in supporting supply chain and inventory strategies.
• Strong understanding of luxury retail dynamics and market trends.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing daily supply planning and inventory operations.
• Support implementation of supply chain strategies aligned with business goals.
• Monitor OTB at model level and track inventory KPIs.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Inventory Management

Leadership

Communication

Data-Driven Decision Making

Education

Experience in Luxury Retail

Job description

Job Description

The Assistant Manager, Supply Planning and Inventory is responsible for supporting the Supply Planning and Inventory Manager in optimising supply chain and inventory management processes for De Beers London's fine and high jewellery collections. This role leads the MRP analysis and is responsible for monitoring and revising supply plans to incorporate latest demand, MDS and cogs information. Leads launch planning and tracking for novelties. The key deliverables include productivity and inventory KPIs ultimately driving sales and reinforcing De Beers London's position as a leader in the luxury jewellery market.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in managing daily supply planning and inventory operations to ensure smooth and efficient functioning.
• Support the implementation of supply chain strategies that align with business objectives.
• Help oversee the management and optimisation of inventory levels to minimise excess and obsolete inventory while mitigating out-of-stocks.
• Manages the MRP analysis and monthly Supply Plans revisions incorporating updated demand, MDS and COGs information.
• Inventory plans (Material) maintenance and analysis (weekly).
• Monitor OTB at model level.
• Inventory monthly KPIs monitoring (Model).
• Productivity KPIs (Model).
• Monthly Supply/Inventory plans (Model) and KPIs revisions for IBP process.
• Assist in maintaining inventory management systems to ensure accurate tracking and reporting.
• Support the management of yearly supply plans for all jewellery replenishment and new launches.
• Assist in planning and booking production capacity for fine jewellery and diamonds to meet demand forecasts and ensure timely delivery.
• Oversee order placement, including components, and ensure timely delivery of new product launches.
• Provide actionable insights to senior management to support informed decision-making.
• Assist in leading and managing the supply planning and inventory team, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive execution of supply chain and inventory initiatives.
• Take accountability for delivering results that contribute to the success of the business.
• Monitor and report on the performance of supply chain and inventory initiatives, ensuring continuous improvement.

Qualifications

What You'll Do

• Act Like an Owner: Take full responsibility for supporting the supply chain and inventory strategy and execution, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Create Clarity: Clearly define objectives, expectations, and standards for daily operations. Communicate effectively to ensure alignment and understanding across teams.
• Empower Teams: Foster a collaborative environment where team members are encouraged to innovate and take ownership of their work.
• Succeed Together: Build strong cross-functional relationships to ensure cohesive and successful execution of supply chain and inventory initiatives.
• Challenge Conventions: Continuously seek and implement innovative solutions to enhance supply chain and inventory processes. Be open to new ways of thinking and encourage creativity within the team.

Who You Are

• Proven track record in supporting supply chain and inventory strategies. Experience in supply chain management, and inventory management preferably in luxury retail.
• Strong understanding of luxury retail dynamics, market trends and customer behaviour.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills.
• Demonstrates a proactive and accountable mindset. High attention to detail and commercial acumen.
• Data-driven to inform decisions and strategies, ensuring clarity and precision in your approach.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement.
• Values innovation, efficiency and a client-first approach.
• Committed to fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Consistently striving for excellence and continuous improvement.
• Celebrates achievements, learns from challenges and contributes to a positive work environment.

Additional Information

• A great working environment
• Fantastic pension scheme
• 27days of holiday + bank holidays with the opportunity to buy or sell 5 more days
• Private Healthcare
• Mental health is a top priority for De Beers Group - we offer free subscription to Headspace and have mental health first aider
• Competitive salary
• Your Choice membership discounts
• Employee share schemes
• Staff discount
• Free breakfast & lunch at onsite restaurant
• Free onsite gym
• Flexible benefits package

Who we are

De Beers Group is a company with a rich history and a sparkling future. Since 1888 our experts have searched the world for nature's most precious gem. Our diamonds bring beauty to the world. But we think they can do so much more. We want our diamonds, and our business, to make life brilliant - for our people, our customers and the world around us. Venetia Mine is part of De Beers Group Managed Operations Business which integrates mines, operations and support functions in the De Beers Group producer countries of Canada and South Africa to shape a safe, sustainable future for De Beers Group's people, shareholders, communities and partners.

Safety

Safety first is a way of life for us. We are unconditional about the safety, health and well-being of our colleagues, at work and at home, and about that of the communities where we work. We aim to lead the industry by investing in innovation to protect people, who are at the heart of our business. Our high performing teams take accountability for their own and others' actions, work collaboratively, and always show care and respect.

Inclusion & Diversity

We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential. Referrals incentive applicable: This opportunity is open to a paid referral incentive according to the Referral Policy. Referral incentives are applicable to De Beers Group internal employees only.

Building Forever

Sustainability is at the heart of our decision-making - it is how we do business. Building Forever is key to our purpose as it represents our ambitious and holistic sustainability framework and is central to our ability to deliver long-term value to our communities and partners. This shapes how we protect our social and environmental license to operate, build a long-term legacy in our host communities and earn consumers' trust in our diamonds that they can wear with pride.

Background Checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.

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