Raw Materials Assistant Manager

DE BEERS LONDON
London
The Assistant Manager, Raw Materials is responsible for supporting the Supply Planning and Inventory Manager in ensuring that the supply plans are managed and executed in an efficient and timely manager to deliver the optimum inventory levels. Ensures that material planning and supplier capacities are planned and aligned with the business objectives. Key deliverables include On time delivery, warehouse stock service levels, and monthly intake targets.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Assist in managing daily supply planning and inventory operations to ensure smooth and efficient functioning.
  • Support the implementation of supply chain strategies that align with business objectives.
  • Conducts the Material Requirements Planning for diamonds & overall Supply plans executions.
  • Maintains accurate Order Book and reconciles weekly.
  • Manages the Supply Planning Administrators to ensure PO’s are raised, managed, amended and received in a timely manner.
  • Ensure Supply plans according to lead time, MOQ and most updated COGs – respecting Matrix criteria.
  • Suppliers’ (& Polished Division) point of contact for visibility, commitments, plans.
  • Suppliers’ scorecards, spending and purchasing trends analysis (Diamonds & Finished Goods).
  • Suppliers’ stock monitoring and analysis (reconciliation + regular stock take).
  • Finance point of contact for invoices reconciliations.
  • Responsible for procurement plan and regular maintenance updates.
  • Manages the updating of Supply plans and orders as a result of the monthly reforecasting.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive execution of supply chain and inventory initiatives.
  • Take accountability for delivering results that contribute to the success of the business.
  • Monitor and report on the performance of supply chain and inventory initiatives, ensuring continuous improvement.
What You’ll Do

Act Like an Owner: Take full responsibility for supporting the supply chain and procurement planning strategy and execution, ensuring alignment with business goals.

Create Clarity: Clearly define objectives, expectations, and standards for daily operations. Communicate effectively to ensure alignment and understanding across teams.

Empower Teams: Foster a collaborative environment where team members are encouraged to innovate and take ownership of their work.

Succeed Together: Build strong cross-functional relationships to ensure cohesive and successful execution of supply chain and inventory initiatives.

Challenge Conventions: Continuously seek and implement innovative solutions to enhance supply chain and procurement planning processes. Be open to new ways of thinking and encourage creativity within the team.

Who You Are
  • Proven track record in supporting supply chain and procurement planning strategies. Experience in supply chain management, and inventory management preferably in luxury retail.
  • Strong understanding of luxury retail dynamics, market trends and customer behaviour.
  • Exceptional communication and leadership skills.
  • Demonstrates a proactive and accountable mindset. High attention to detail and commercial acumen.
  • Data-driven to inform decisions and strategies, ensuring clarity and precision in your approach.
  • Ability to drive continuous improvement.
  • Values innovation, efficiency and a client-first approach.
  • Committed to fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.
  • Consistently striving for excellence and continuous improvement.
  • Celebrates achievements, learns from challenges and contributes to a positive work environment.
Posted 2025-08-15

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