Manager, Colored Gemstones and Pearls

David Yurman•New York, NY

2d•$85,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

David Yurman is seeking a Manager, Colored Gemstones & Pearls to oversee gemstone and pearl inventory operations, certification management, vendor coordination, trade show support, and cross-functional logistics for Product Development, Design, and High Jewelry teams. This role is crucial for supporting sourcing, inventory control, vendor management, and gemstone quality assurance, contributing to both Mainline and High Jewelry initiatives.

Requirements

Minimum 4+ years of experience in gemstone procurement, luxury jewelry operations, or a related field.
Proficiency with PLM systems and ERP platforms (Oracle).
Knowledge of GIA and AGL certification processes.
Strong organizational, communication, and vendor management skills.
High attention to detail.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and workflow management tools.

Nice To Haves

GIA Graduate Gemologist (GG), Accredited Jewelry Professional (AJP), or active GIA coursework.
Experience in luxury or High Jewelry environments.
Familiarity with trade show operations and gemstone buying cycles.

Responsibilities

Manage the gemstone and pearl certification library (physical and digital), liaising with GIA and AGL on status, turnaround, and distribution.
Upload and maintain certification records in PLM systems; verify certification validity during finished goods turnover.
Create and manage stone SKUs, purchase orders, Oracle receiving, and inventory records across Mainline, High Jewelry, and Men's teams.
Lead year-end inventory counts, manage interdepartmental stone transfers, and resolve discrepancies across inventories of up to 5,000 SKUs.
Maintain inventory logs, PLM records, and operational tracking documentation.
Coordinate vendor meetings, onboarding, memos, RTVs, invoicing, and follow-up for Men's and High Jewelry teams; manage 20 + vendors per trade show.
Partner with Legal and Accounts Payable on contract approvals and invoice processing.
Prepare trade show materials including shopping lists, booth maps, and purchasing summaries.
Inspect gemstones and pearls to confirm specifications and company standards before release to Design and Product Development.
Source stones from internal inventory for repairs and production; coordinate with domestic cutters on High Jewelry, Mainline, and DYS projects.
Support daily stone pulls, melee requests, custom sourcing, and one-of-a-kind initiatives.