Product Development & Vendor Partnerships Specialist

Brilliant Earth; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth

Employee Discounts

401k match

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Medical Insurance

Mental Wellness

Diversity & Inclusion

Job summary

Brilliant Earth is seeking a Product Development Specialist in Secaucus, NJ to manage sample inventory, coordinate with manufacturing partners, and drive quality across the development cycle. You will lead vendor communications, oversee live orders, and help allocate styles within the catalog while upholding our quality standards.

The role emphasizes collaboration, data-driven decision making, and the use of AI tools to streamline processes.

Qualifications

• BA degree or equivalent preferred.
• Vendor management experience required (2+ years preferred).
• Experience in the jewelry industry and/or product development is preferred.
• Experience performing quality assurance testing and photographing physical samples is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, including external vendors and partners.
• Strong computer skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, and knowledge of ERP/inventory systems (NetSuite a plus).
• Experience using AI-assisted tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Microsoft Copilot) to streamline your work.
• Interest in socially and environmentally responsible organizations and products.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to think critically and adapt quickly, with a high sense of urgency, in a flexible environment.
• Team player with an ability to work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Manage sample inventory end-to-end; tracking, organizing, photographing, and performing quality assurance.
• Partner directly with vendors to produce samples and live orders, communicating clearly to maintain accuracy and efficiency.
• Build and maintain vendor relationships, including leading weekly meetings to track deliverables.
• Manage style allocation across the catalogue with partners, upholding manufacturing standards and best practices.
• Support quality improvement initiatives, including chain testing and quality metrics tracking.
• Contribute cross-functionally to supply planning and inventory control.
• Identify and implement improvements to systems, policies, and procedures that support Brilliant Earth's quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Support the identification of potential packaging needs for new products.
• Leverage AI tools to streamline sample tracking, vendor communication, and quality reporting.

Skills

Vendor management

Quality assurance

Inventory management

Communication

ERP / NetSuite

AI-assisted tools

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

BA degree or equivalent

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Brilliant Earth is seeking a Product Development Specialist in Secaucus, NJ to manage sample inventory, coordinate with manufacturing partners, and drive quality across the development cycle. You will lead vendor communications, oversee live orders, and help allocate styles within the catalog while upholding our quality standards.

The role emphasizes collaboration, data-driven decision making, and the use of AI tools to streamline processes.