Merchandising & Inventory Specialist (Fine Jewelry)

About Kenny G & Company Fine Jewelers:

We are looking for creative, enthusiastic, and vibrant individuals to be a part of dynamic company culture in a retail environment. We strive to provide a dynamic environment in which employees can thrive and grow. We would like to give you an opportunity to pursue a career – not just a job – and be as successful as you can be.

The position as Inventory Specialist (Fine Jewelry) role is a critical one. The Merchandising & Inventory Specialist supports the organization by partnering with designers for inventory ordering and tracking, audits and quality control of inventory and parts received, and assists with ensuring each order is processed timely, accurately, and efficiently from start to finish. Various activities and tasks are performed in this role, and daily responsibilities may shift from time to time as requested by management. The ability to work with others cross-functionally is critical.

Because of the high volume of expensive merchandise flowing through this department, the Merchandising & Inventory Specialist must demonstrate a high degree of honesty and integrity while maintaining confidentiality at all times.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Maintain master inventory across multiple locations for all categories. Manage all inbound and outbound inventory movements, including merchandise handling, entry, and transfers.
• Receive and Process Inventory, Quality check merchandise received against purchase orders. Process inventory receipts and print and attach the necessary inventory tags.
• Enter purchase orders into system, monitor status and report delays to Manager. Place orders according to schedules and at the direction of the Manager.
• Work with designers on repairs and returns, request quotes from designers and monitor pricing to identify discrepancies. Correspond with designers.
• Create, track and close repair jobs in the POS system. Work closely with Store locations to process job transfers when needed.
• Partner with Store Managers to manage the annual inventory and resolve discrepancies. Prepare, perform, and reconcile physical inventory, ensuring proper tracking and making recommendations for improved processes and efficiencies.
• This role works closely with the sales and office staff to ensure each order is processed timely, accurately, and efficiently from start to finish.
• Responsible for transferring data from paper formats into computer files or database systems.

Critical Skills, knowledge, and behaviors:

• Ability to work well in a team environment with a positive attitude and excellent customer service skills
• Attention to detail and strong accuracy
• Ability to gather information, interpret information, problem solve and make informed decisions
• Good organizational skills and ability to multi-task with a high level of efficiency
• Excellent time management and attention to deadlines
• Be service oriented and consistently meet and exceed expectations
• Be self-directed and motivated to accomplish departmental goals and objectives
• Communicate effectively - oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work well with both employees and outside contacts, such as designers.
• Proficient computer skills, with strong data entry abilities.

Other duties as assigned:

Typical work hours are Monday through Friday 10:00 am - 6:30 pm. Weekends and longer work hours will be expected during events, peak and holiday times. This role is not a remote role.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 2 years in jewelry related field or luxury retail setting is required.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in an accounting or bookkeeping environment is required.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in retail management or similar preferred.

Behavioral Characteristics

People-focused, communicative, and team-oriented individuals will see the most success in this role. Effective communication, patience, and resourcefulness are imperative for this role, as are organizational skills and attention to detail. Successful candidates for this role also find fulfillment in areas such as following procedures, working closely with others, and working on a variety of tasks throughout the day. A focus on task-management is required, along with the ability to focus on people and relationships.

Physical Demands:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; climb stairs; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms, and some carrying of packages and boxes of inventory (up to 20 pounds). Position also requires sitting for extended periods of time. Manual dexterity, visual acuity, and color discernment are required at a very high level and with high frequency.

Why Work for Kenny G & Company:

As a leader in the jewelry industry for over 28 years Kenny G & Company Fine Jewelers serves our customers with an unparalleled standard of excellence. Our team gets to share in these special moments with our customers such as weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, and everything in between. Kenny G & Company Fine Jewelers is a family-owned business and everyone who works in our organization is part of the family. We have four jewelry store locations, Citrus Heights, Elk Grove and Roseville and Reno. We are a full-service jewelry store featuring Loose Diamonds, unique Engagement and Bridal Designs, Men's Wedding Rings, a wide selection of Fashion Jewelry and Fine Watches. We also specialize in services that include Gold Buy Services, G.I.A. Appraisal Services, In-House Custom Jewelry Design and Repairs.

At Kenny G & Company Fine Jewelers, we value integrity, diversity, and teamwork. We focus on providing you a time off package that is very generous for retail! We offer competitive medical, dental, life and vision plans, as well as a 401 (k) plan with a company match. And, of course, we offer a generous discount in our stores for you and your family members!

Join our team and share in the milestone moments with our customers such as weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, and everything in between.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.50 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Stocking: 2 years (Required)
• Merchandising: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CDL (Required)

Work Location: In person