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 retail stores throughout the United States, Canada, Hong Kong and France and at 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: Channel Planner, Omni
Reports to: Associate Director, Channel Planning Omni
About The Role
The Channel Planner supports the planning and performance management of the Direct-to-Consumer channels’ sales. This individual will partner closely with the Associate Director of Channel Planning to analyze and drive sales across the Retail and Ecommerce channels. They also contribute to evaluating inventory position & identifying opportunities and risks to achieving the financial targets. The role is highly collaborative and analytical, requiring strong financial acumen, attention to detail, and the ability to translate data into actionable insights. The role often partners with Finance, Buying & Channel teams. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, luxury retail environment and is eager to contribute to both strategic planning and day-to-day execution.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist in forecasting sales for all DY direct to consumer channels, at the channel and product category level.
- Support the Associate Director with in-season forecast process.
- Analyze & report on weekly and monthly sales performance at the channel, store, product & KPI level. Identify risks & opportunities across channels.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and proactively flag issues impacting channel performance.
- Analyze sales & inventory to provide strategic recommendations to maximize sales & inventory turn in collaboration with Omni Buying team.
- Address impromptu reporting & analysis requests from cross-functional partners, store teams and field sales teams.
- Assist with executive-level presentations and materials, ensuring accuracy and clarity.
- Serve as functional expert on data projects.
Essential Qualifications & Technical Skills/Competencies
- Minimum of 2-4+ years’ experience within Business Management, Merchandise Planning, Buying, or a related field
- Retail, Wholesale or Finance experience a plus
- Highly proficient in using Microsoft Excel to analyze data & create planning models (advanced skills preferred)
- Experience working within Retail systems (e.g., Toolio, Sigma)
- Ability to reflect appropriate sense of urgency and identify business partners to resolve problems and share information
- Strong written & verbal communication skills, and attention to detail
- Ability to reconcile various data elements through manual processes
- Ability to synthesize data and make business recommendations based on reporting findings
- Collaborative mindset with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach
Education: Bachelors Degree Required
Working Mode & Location: New York, NY (hybrid)
Travel: None required
Estimated Base Salary: $85,000-95,000
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.
The company offers competitive compensation, outstanding benefits, and perks to eligible employees:
- Medical/vision/dental insurance
- 401(k)
- Generous PTO
- Numerous employee perks (employee discounts, Citi bike membership (NYC), gym reimbursement, etc.)
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).
Skills Required
- Minimum 2-4+ years experience in Business Management, Merchandise Planning, Buying, or related field
- Retail, Wholesale or Finance experience
- Highly proficient in using Microsoft Excel
- Experience working within Retail systems
- Strong written & verbal communication skills
- Collaborative mindset with proactive approach
David Yurman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about David Yurman and has not been reviewed or approved by David Yurman.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare plans are described as comprehensive with medical, dental, and vision, and coverage quality is considered solid with multiple PPO options and reasonable costs. Plan choices and coverage depth are consistently highlighted in role descriptions.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Sales compensation includes high commissions, merchandise credit programs, and recognition trips for hitting targets. These incentives can materially boost earnings in stronger‑traffic environments.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time‑off programs include vacation, company holidays, floating holidays, and sick time, and some roles reference parental leave for eligible employees. Corporate materials also cite Summer Fridays that add schedule flexibility.
David Yurman Insights
What We Do
Art is the foundation of David Yurman. It is the story of the company’s beginning and its future. Founded by two artists, David and Sybil Yurman, in New York in 1980, the family-owned jewelry brand is rooted in artistic inspiration, craftsmanship and unconventional yet elegant designs. Since its beginning, the Yurmans have maintained a unique and unwavering take on luxury—relaxed and uniquely American—that continues to evolve through David’s collaboration with his wife, Sybil, and their son, Evan. David Yurman collections, including Women’s, Men’s, Wedding and High Jewelry, are available at 49 wholly-owned retail stores throughout the United States, Canada, and France. The company’s designs are also available at over 350 locations worldwide, including the US, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, UK, Russia and the Middle East. For more information, visit the company website at www.davidyurman.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and YouTube.
