Supply Planning Assistant Manager – Jewellery London, England
Job description
Company Description
-You’ll make us shine
You communicate easily and openly with your colleagues and enjoy being part of a talented and diverse team. Whether creative or analytical, you are attracted by our fascinating product: nature’s hardest substance yet most tender gift. Our two retail brands, Forevermark and De Beers Jewellers, work with the finest diamond cutters to bring customers the world’s most beautiful diamonds. Our diamonds inspire us to shine and we are committed to making a positive difference to the people and places we touch. If you have the personality and skills to share our passion for all that diamonds can do, we’d love to hear from you.
We’re the world’s leading diamond company – a unique luxury business that thrives on the creativity, passion and knowledge of our people. To push our company forwards, we always need to think differently. We welcome diverse perspectives, people who spark fresh thinking and aren't afraid to challenge assumptions. In return, we provide you with the space and support to grow and achieve your ambitions
Job Description
-The Supply Planning Assistant Manager – Jewellery is supporting the Supply Planning Manager – Jewellery, in the set up and delivery of the Supply Planning strategies and processes and acts as the deputy manager within the Supply Planning Jewellery team.
In collaboration with the manager leads the end to end process for supply planning of jewellery: from reception of FC to order book creation and delivery into stock
Acts as the deputy manager of the Supply Planning Manager – Jewellery, as there is a level of travel required within the Supply Planning team it is important that the operations are covered at any point - Monitors and responds to demand fluctuations ensuring the required covers are in place for the FG suppliers to be able to react to demand needs
- Supports manager in component planning
- Establishes best practices & finds agile solutions in collaboration with cross functional teams in the building of the Supply Planning department
- Liaises with suppliers on ways of working and standardises process
- Manages priorities with Diamond Supply Planning team for smooth production scheduling
- Ensures, together with the team, to keep information records up to date
- Builds supply planning structures within new launches and works closely with Supply Planning Coordinator
- Jewellery on capacity issues and production concerns 2 This role profile acts as a guide to the role only and additional work outcomes may be required to be performed by the incumbent
- Develops and grows Supply Planning Administrator
- Qualifications
-Degree educated, preferred degree in Supply Chain Management or Business - Min 5 years in Supply Chain Planning/ Production Planning Mental Processing Ability
- Understands own role in relation to the team and how it contributes
- Ability to coordinate with internal stakeholders to achieve objectives Knowledge & Technical Skills
- Time management: Prioritise, structure work & effectively manage time Awareness of the diamond/luxury jewellery industry bonus
- Experience working with SAP
- Excel intermediate
- Fluent written and spoken English, French/Italian beneficial Social Process Skills
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve shared goals
- Able to manage complex stakeholder discussions
- Build strong, personal, and effective working relationships
- Work self-sufficiently with great attention to detail Application and Energy
- Energetic, self-motivated, positive mindset
- Values and role model a diverse, inclusive working environment in which everyone can work to their full potential Other requirements to perform work effectively
- International travel may be required
- Additional Information
-A great working environment - The opportunity to develop your skills within a growing company
- Staff discount
- Fantastic pension scheme
- We have 27 days of holiday with the opportunity to buy or sell 5 more days
- Mental health is a top priority for De Beers Group.
- We offer free subscription to Headspace and have mental health first aider
- Competitive salary
- Exceptional benefits package
- Employee share schemes and variable salary components
- Your Choice membership discounts
- Free on-site gym & classes
- 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. Venetia Mine is part of De Beers Group Managed Operations Business which integrates mines, operations and support functions in the De Beers Group producer countries of Canada and South Africa to shape a safe, sustainable future for De Beers Group’s people, shareholders, communities and partners.
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.
Inclusion & Diversity
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 according to the [insert policy name]. Referral incentives are applicable to De Beers Group internal employees only.
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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