Distribution Center Quality Control Specialist

The Watches of Switzerland Group; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Watches of Switzerland Group in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Distribution Center Quality Control Specialist to evaluate and certify the quality, authenticity, and value of gemstones and to inspect workmanship from brand partners and showrooms. You will learn all DC functions and assist across the distribution center.

You will distinguish natural from synthetic stones, use microscopes for testing and authentication of color, clarity, cut, and carat weight, and document findings for insurance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in gemology or equivalent education.
• Experience in the jewelry field and attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with evolving priorities.
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Distinguish between natural and synthetic/lab-grown stones.
• Use microscopes and polariscopes to inspect jewelry and authenticate color, clarity, cut, and carat weight.
• Recommend repair/replacement actions for damaged products.
• Provide insurance valuations and write reports documenting gemstone characteristics and value.
• Stay current with market trends, new gemstones, and grading standards changes.
• Communicate and collaborate with clients, designers, retailers, and manufacturers.
• Perform inventory reconciliations with all DC locations.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

GIA GG or equivalent Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP knowledge

Job description

Job Objective

The Distribution Center Quality Control Specialist evaluates and certifies the quality, authenticity, and value of gemstones. They are also responsible for checking the workmanship of product coming from our brand partners and showrooms. This person must learn all DC functions and must be flexible in assisting in all areas within the Distribution Center.

Responsibilities

• Distinguishing between natural and synthetic/ lab-grown stones.
• Using tools like microscopes and polariscopes for the inspections of jewelry. This includes identifying, testing, and authenticating color, clarity, cut, and carat weight for all diamonds and precious stones.
• Providing the best course of action on repair/replacement in the event of damaged product.
• Providing valuations for insurance purposes and writing reports to document the characteristics and value of gemstones.
• Staying current with market trends, new gemstones, and changes to grading standards.
• Communicating and collaborating with clients, designers, retailers, and manufacturers.
• Performs Inventory reconciliations with all DC locations
• Other duties as assigned by management

Education

• GIA GG or equivalent Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Skills

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with evolving priorities.
• Excellent team player

Experience

• Experience in the jewelry field
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational and time management skills

Preferred Expereince

• Luxury jewelry and watch product knowledge
• Distribution Center experience
• SAP knowledge preferred.