Purchasing Planning Assistant Manager

Company Description

De Beers London is the ultimate diamond jewellery Maison, globally recognised for its leadership and expertise in diamonds. As a challenger in the fine and high jewellery landscape, we offer a distinctive and unparalleled connection to the source, setting us apart with our unique diamond-first approach.

A destination for those seeking the most extraordinary diamond jewellery, De Beers London delivers identifiable, ultra-desirable creations alongside unforgettable service and experiences. Our high jewellery collections showcase the pinnacle of artistry and craftsmanship, celebrating the rarest diamonds through innovative and breathtaking designs.

Through powerful and immersive storytelling, we create a compelling vision of luxury that resonate globally whilst remaining deeply relevant to local markets. With a presence worldwide, De Beers London is a luxury jeweller that prioritises craftsmanship and a client-first approach. Our commitment to innovation, artistry and heritage cements our reputation as the foremost authority in diamonds, making De Beers London the definitive jewellery Maison. You will be part of a legacy that defines the future of luxury.

Job Description

The Assistant Manager, Procurement Planning is responsible for supporting the Supply Planning and Inventory Manager in ensuring that the supply plans are managed and executed in an efficient and timely manager to deliver the optimum inventory levels. Ensures that material planning and supplier capacities are planned and aligned with the business objectives. Key deliverables include On time delivery, warehouse stock service levels, and monthly intake targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in managing daily supply planning and inventory operations to ensure smooth and efficient functioning.
• Support the implementation of supply chain strategies that align with business objectives.
• Conducts the Material Requirements Planning for diamonds & overall Supply plans executions.
• Maintains accurate Order Book and reconciles weekly.
• Manages the Supply Planning Administrators to ensure PO’s are raised, managed, amended and received in a timely manner.
• Ensure Supply plans according to leadtime, MOQ and most updated COGs – respecting Matrix criteria.
• Suppliers’ (& Polished Division) point of contact for visibility, commitments, plans.
• Suppliers’ scorecards, spending and purchasing trends analysis (Diamonds & Finished Goods).
• Suppliers’ stock monitoring and analysis (reconciliation + regular stock take).
• Finance point of contact for invoices reconciliations.
• Responsible for procurement plan and regular maintenance updates.
• Manages the updating of Supply plans and orders as a result of the monthly reforecasting.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive execution of supply chain and inventory initiatives.
• Take accountability for delivering results that contribute to the success of the business.
• Monitor and report on the performance of supply chain and inventory initiatives, ensuring continuous improvement.

Qualifications

What You’ll Do

Act Like an Owner: Take full responsibility for supporting the supply chain and procurement planning strategy and execution, ensuring alignment with business goals.

Create Clarity: Clearly define objectives, expectations, and standards for daily operations. Communicate effectively to ensure alignment and understanding across teams.

Empower Teams: Foster a collaborative environment where team members are encouraged to innovate and take ownership of their work.

Succeed Together: Build strong cross-functional relationships to ensure cohesive and successful execution of supply chain and inventory initiatives.

Challenge Conventions: Continuously seek and implement innovative solutions to enhance supply chain and procurement planning processes. Be open to new ways of thinking and encourage creativity within the team.

Who You Are

• Proven track record in supporting supply chain and procurement planning strategies. Experience in supply chain management, and inventory management preferably in luxury retail.
• Strong understanding of luxury retail dynamics, market trends and customer behaviour.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills.
• Demonstrates a proactive and accountable mindset. High attention to detail and commercial acumen.
• Data-driven to inform decisions and strategies, ensuring clarity and precision in your approach.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement.
• Values innovation, efficiency and a client-first approach.
• Committed to fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Consistently striving for excellence and continuous improvement.
• Celebrates achievements, learns from challenges and contributes to a positive work environment.

Additional Information

• A great working environment
• The opportunity to develop your skills within a growing company
• Staff discount
• Fantastic pension scheme
• We have 27days of holiday with the opportunity to buy or sell 5 more days
• Competitive salary
• Exceptional benefits package
• Employee share schemes and variable salary components
• Your Choice membership discounts
• Free gym on-site
• Free breakfast and lunch at on-site staff restaurant

Who We Are:

De Beers Group is a company with a rich history and a sparkling future. Since 1888 our experts have searched the world for nature’s most precious gem. Our diamonds bring beauty to the world. But we think they can do so much more. We want our diamonds, and our business, to make life brilliant – for our people, our customers and the world around us.

Safety

Safety first is a way of life for us. We are unconditional about the safety, health and well-being of our colleagues, at work and at home, and about that of the communities where we work. We aim to lead the industry by investing in innovation to protect people, who are at the heart of our business. Our high performing teams take accountability for their own and others\’ actions, work collaboratively, and always show care and respect.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)

We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential. Referrals Referral incentive applicable: This opportunity is open to a paid referral incentive. Referral incentives are applicable to De Beers Group internal employees only.

Building Forever

Sustainability is at the heart of our decision-making – it is how we do business. Building Forever is key to our purpose as it represents our ambitious and holistic sustainability framework and is central to our ability to deliver long-term value to our communities and partners. This shapes how we protect our social and environmental license to operate, build a long-term legacy in our host communities and earn consumers’ trust in our diamonds that they can wear with pride.

Background Checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.

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