Assistant Manager, Supply Chain

Blue Nile; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Job summary

A leading diamond jewelry company seeks an Assistant Manager, Supply Chain in New York to elevate daily operations and ensure effective execution across teams. This role requires a strong background in Supply Chain and demonstrated leadership potential. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in operations and a capacity for data-driven decision-making. The position offers a competitive salary between $70,000 and $80,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare and retirement planning.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in Supply Chain or Operations.
• 1-2+ years of leadership experience preferred.
• Proven ability to manage high-volume workflows effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support daily Supply Chain operations.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external partners.
• Monitor performance metrics to support decision-making.
• Lead team meetings and operational check-ins.

Skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Leadership presence

Effective communication

Collaborative mindset

Operational discipline

Job description

Our banner is part of Signet Jewelers, a purpose-driven company who believes love inspires love and whose mission it is to enable all people to Celebrate Life and Express Love. Signet Jewelers is also a "Great Place to Work-Certified™" company. Innovation and brilliance - two things that set us apart.

R2Net is a diamond bridal jewelry company with a technology soul. R2Net Inc. is the innovative technology company behind JamesAllen.com & BlueNile.com -- providing e-commerce and supply chain platforms to connect the entire span of the diamond industry's ecosystem, including manufacturers, retailers and consumers.

About the Role

The Assistant Manager, Supply Chain will be responsible for supporting and elevating daily operations across multiple internal and external teams within Supply Chain and Fulfillment. Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, the Supply Chain Assistant Manager will manage day-to-day operational execution, workflow coordination, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous process improvement initiatives to support both immediate operational demands and long-term efficiency goals.

The ideal candidate will have strong operations and supply chain background and proven experience executing in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while demonstrating leadership potential, data-driven decision-making, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams through accountability, structured execution, and a solutions-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support and oversee daily Supply Chain operations, including order flow management, backlog monitoring, vendor coordination, and workflow optimization.
• Collaborate across multiple internal departments (e.g., Operations, QC, Customer Service, Fulfillment) and external partners to ensure seamless execution and prevent disruptions.
• Monitor operational performance metrics, track volume trends, and maintain structured reporting to support informed decision‑making.
• Build and maintain tracking tools, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms using advanced Excel functions.
• Balance workload across teams to maintain productivity, efficiency, and service‑level expectations.
• Provide leadership presence on the floor when needed, proactively addressing bottlenecks and supporting issue resolution.
• Lead team meetings, operational check‑ins, and cross‑functional updates with clarity and professionalism.
• Support onboarding and training initiatives to ensure team members understand expectations, tools, and workflows.
• Provide constructive feedback and coaching to promote accountability and continuous development.
• Identify operational inefficiencies and implement structured process improvements to strengthen execution and visibility.

Skills and Abilities

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, reporting, dashboards).
• Strong analytical and critical‑thinking abilities with structured problem‑solving approaches.
• Operational discipline and attention to detail.
• Leadership presence with the ability to influence and guide team members.
• Effective written and verbal communication across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and accountability.
• Collaborative mindset with strong cross‑functional coordination capabilities.
• Proactive ownership mentality and high level of initiative.

• 3–5+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Operations, Fulfillment, or related operational environments.
• 1–2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing high‑volume workflows with measurable performance impact.
• Proven ability to analyze operational data and translate insights into actionable improvements.
• Experience working in fast‑paced environments with shifting priorities.

At R2Net - James Allen & Blue Nile, 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: $70,000 - $80,000. 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