Diamond Buyer & Inventory Control Manager

Role & Responsibilities

- Source and purchase diamonds based on sales, production, and inventory requirements
- Evaluate diamonds on shape, carat, colour, clarity, cut, polish, symmetry, fluorescence and proportions
- Verify GIA, IGI, HRD and other certificates; negotiate prices, credit terms, and delivery timelines
- Take end-to-end ownership of diamond inventory accuracy, reconciliation, and stock control
- Monitor stock ageing, slow/non-moving inventory, and establish replenishment levels
- Prepare inventory forecasts and coordinate with Sales, Production, QC, Finance and Logistics
- Maintain daily stock, purchase, ageing, and variance reports; build management MIS/dashboards
- Use Advanced Excel and ERP systems for procurement and inventory analytics

Preferred Candidate Profile

- 5+ years of experience in diamond buying, trading, jewellery manufacturing, or inventory management
- Strong practical knowledge of diamond grading, assortments, and pricing
- Established supplier/manufacturer network preferred
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and cross-functional coordination skills
- High integrity and ability to handle high-value inventory with confidentiality