Associate, Finished Goods Procurement

About Us

David Yurman is a celebrated American jewelry company founded in New York by David Yurman, a sculptor, and his wife, Sybil, a painter and ceramicist. When the artists began collaborating, their goal was simply to make beautiful objects to wear. Led today by their son Evan, David Yurman creates timeless, yet contemporary collections for women and men defined by inspiration, innovation, consummate craftsmanship and cable – the brand’s artistic signature. David Yurman collections are available at 50 retail stores throughout the United States, Canada, Hong Kong and France and at over 300 locations worldwide, through their exclusive authorized fine jewelry and timepiece network of retailers.

Our Values

At David Yurman, creativity, innovation and impeccable craftsmanship are at the core of everything we do. Fueled by the energy of our hometown, New York City, artistic passion informs each and every jewelry design. The Yurman family’s guiding vision continually defines and redefines what it means to be the preeminent American luxury jewelry brand. We are committed to responsible business and social practices and to the protection and advancement of human rights. We believe in partnering with others who share these values and understand their importance.

Job Description

Title: Associate, Finished Goods Procurement & Wedding Engagement

Reports To: Senior Manager, Finished Good Production Planning & Procurement

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Key communication contact for specified North American, European, and Bridal Production/Repair suppliers regarding purchase orders, production quantities, capacity, replenishment edits, process changes, demand planning, and priority orders.
• Review and approve/reject supplier promise dates and track on-time delivery performance across product lifecycles: New Collection Launches, Replenishment, Non-Replenishment, Special Orders, and Repairs.
• Monitor supplier schedules for high-priority and new launch products
• Maintain and update key tracking files including Vendor Tracking, Vendor Specials, Bridal Production, and Bridal Customer Service Logs.
• Troubleshoot invoice/receiving discrepancies
• Partner cross-functionally to address risks impacting Finished Goods or Repairs (e.g., component delays, new product development timelines and concerns)
• Serve as liaison between retail stores and bridal repair suppliers, ensuring repair requests are processed accurately and ETAs communicated back to stores for client updates.
• Coordinate shipments and pickups with DY messengers, shops, and internal shipping teams to consolidate inbound/outbound Bridal Repair and Production.
• Manage retail buying requests and projects for Bridal Production (e.g., pullbacks); oversee end-to-end Bridal Production workflow to ensure timely execution and accurate data capture.
• Partner with IT to resolve Oracle/system issues causing delays in production or repair order releases and contributing to excess Bridal/High Jewelry inventory.
• Participate in weekly New Product Launch meetings and host bi-weekly Bridal/High Jewelry meetings to align on deliveries, development, and retail requests.
• Maintain data integrity across management systems (Word, Excel, Oracle, and other tools)
• Support the Manager of Finished Goods Procurement with ad hoc projects including Bridal Repair, Bridal Production, reporting, and High Jewelry tracking.

Other Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2-3 years of professional Procurement experience.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to balance business needs.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving abilities with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Effective organizational skills and attention to detail; proactive in identifying and implementing new solutions.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks under pressure, and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to translate data-driven analysis into actionable recommendation.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Oracle systems.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Location: New York, NY (Tribeca)

Work Schedule: Hybrid

Estimated Pay Rate: $32.69 - $35.00 per hour

Base pay is one component of David Yurman’s total compensation package, which may also include the following for eligible employees: access to healthcare benefits, 401(k) plan, bonus, employee discounts, Summer Fridays (corporate roles), generous paid time off, sick time, and more.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at David Yurman

As a company founded by artists, David Yurman champions self-expression in everything we do. We are committed to fostering a culture of openness and creative collaboration within our entire community, and we cherish the diversity of our employees’ backgrounds and perspectives. We will always advocate for equity and inclusion for all.

David Yurman is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual’s age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender).