Signet Jewelers

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Signet Jewelers is the world's largest retailer of diamond jewelry, operating more than 2,800 stores worldwide under the iconic brands: Kay Jewelers, Zales, Jared, H.Samuel, Ernest Jones, Peoples, Banter by Piercing Pagoda, Rocksbox, JamesAllen.com and Diamonds Direct. We are a people-first company and this core value is at the heart of everything we do, from empowering our valued team members, to collaborating with our customers, to fostering the communities in which we live and serve. People – and the love their actions inspire – are what drive us. We’re not only proud of the love we inspire outside our walls, we’re especially proud of the diversity, inclusion and equity we’re inspiring inside. There are dynamic career paths awaiting you – rewarding opportunities to impact the lives of others and inspire love. Join us!

JOB SUMMARY:

Central role to capture efficiencies in vendor on-boarding, deactivations, mergers and operational considerations inclusive of legal documents (VBA, RJC compliance, SRSP, vendor contacts, terms, and irradiated stone adherence to industry requirements, factory audits, SAP and IMS maintenance.) Oversee Loupe administration for sourcing/merchandising. Partnership with Responsible Sourcing Compliance regarding Vendor data sharing (SRSP, RJC compliance, On Boarding, Acquisitions, Deactivations and Mergers)

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Operations

• Vendor Compliance Management – Maintain and track compliance of all active vendors as it relates to SRSP, RJC, VBA’s.
• Vendor On Boarding – Ensure controls are in place for onboarding new vendors and applicable due diligence is adhered to inclusive of RJC certifications, SRSP, CTPAT, DDQ, VCF, regulatory product compliance, factory audits and business needs for the additional supplier.
• Vendor Deactivations and Mergers– Notification to all appropriate parties when vendor has been identified for Deactivation or Merger. Communicate and Coordinate steps to ensure all processes required are adhered to within the timeline.
• VBA Process – Review and administer Vendor Buying Agreements. Evaluate and improve process for efficiencies.
• Trademark Updates, Communication to the QC area in the DC.
• Vendor terms – Govern merchandise terms administration and coordinate approvals for treasury and merchandising through SAP and IMS maintenance.
• Lab Created Diamonds – Oversee new Vendor On Boarding for LCD, LGD requirements and addendum(s)

Project Management

• Provide leadership role in cross-functional sourcing projects that cover complex cross-functional team coordination – I.E. – Sourcing, merchandising, vendor, MP&I.
• Vendor Compliance Working Group – meets weekly.
• Responsible Sourcing Team – meets weekly.
• Supply Chain Finance (SCF).

Performs additional duties and projects as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: 

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Required or Acceptable Job-Related Experience:

Business operations in large organization

Years of Job-Related Experience Required: 

5+ years

BENEFITS & PERKS:

• Competitive healthcare, dental & vision insurance
• 401(k) matching after one year of employment
• Generous time off + company holidays
• Merchandise discount
• Learning & Development programs
• Much more!