Gemologist & Operations Specialist

UNI Diamonds; New York (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance (100%

Employee + family coverage

401(k)

Paid PTO

Job summary

UNI Diamonds in New York, NY is seeking a gemologist and operations associate to manage daily business activities and administrative tasks within a fast-paced startup environment. You will coordinate order management, logistics, vendor relations and customer service to support inventory and growth.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years in operations or admin roles, strong communication, attention to detail and willingness to roll up sleeves.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in operations and administrative roles.
• Strong written/verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and customer-focused.
• Experience with inventory management or databases is beneficial.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and work under pressure.
• Excellent teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support daily operations tasks: planning, order management, sales and after-sales support, vendor management, and supply chain initiatives with data-driven decisions.
• Manage logistics: import/export shipments, customer service, deliveries, collection, payments, and admin duties.
• Examine diamonds to evaluate genuineness, quality, and value physically and online.
• Track incoming shipments; receive, unpack, repack, and dispatch merchandise.
• Manage internal order processes: data entry of documents, customer and supplier invoices.
• Onboard new customers and suppliers; gather documentation for system setup.
• Establish and maintain trust relationships with customers, suppliers and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal teams worldwide.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in any related field

GIA gemologist certification

Job description

UNI Diamonds in New York, NY is seeking a gemologist and operations associate to manage daily business activities and administrative tasks within a fast-paced startup environment. You will coordinate order management, logistics, vendor relations and customer service to support inventory and growth.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years in operations or admin roles, strong communication, attention to detail and willingness to roll up sleeves.