Sarah & Sebastian, a luxury jewellery brand
rooted in craftsmanship, creativity and a
profound commitment to ocean conservation, is seeking a General Manager Supply
Chain.
Reporting directly to the Merchandise Director, the GM Supply Chain will provide hands-on leadership and strategic oversight for the Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality Control and Warehouse departments.
This critical, strategic role is tasked with leading the end-to-end product lifecycle and driving operational excellence and scalability to support the
company's growth.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
* Strategy & Operational Efficiency:
Develop and execute strategic plans to
optimise the jewellery supply chain,
fulfilment, and warehouse operations,
including leading major cross-functional efficiency projects.
* Sourcing & Procurement: Oversee end-to-end sourcing and procurement for raw
materials and finished goods, negotiating supplier terms, and leading compliance
with regulatory requirements specifically Responsible Jewellery Council.
* Logistics, Warehousing & Quality Assurance: Manage inbound logistics,
transportation and distribution, while overseeing warehouse operations and
ensuring the QC team maintains rigorous
standards across all materials and finished goods, including offshore QC.
* Inventory Integrity: Lead company-wide inventory management processes,
including stocktake planning and
execution, and implementing systems to
reduce systemic errors and minimize
impact to Cost of Goods Sold (COGS).
* Leadership & People Development:
Provide hands-on leadership to department teams (Supply Chain, Procurement, QC, Warehouse),
overseeing recruitment and professional
development, and coaching direct reports to create meaningful succession plans.
ABOUT YOU
* 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain
Management, Operations, Logistics or
related fields.
* Ideally experience working in the luxury
fashion or jewellery industry.
* Experience working as a Subject Matter
Expert on ERP implementation projects.
* Demonstrated experience with both in-house (onshore) and offshore
manufacturing environments.
* Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain
Management, Business Administration or
a related field or equivalent work
experience.
* Thorough understanding of ERP (Cin7)
and WMS functionality and transactional
impacts.
* Sound knowledge of import and export
requirements.
* Experience leading multiple departments with a minimum of 10 staff.
* Visionary thinking with strategic
leadership skills, capable of planning long-term strategies while remaining hands-on.
* Strong analytical skills for data-driven decision- making in supply chain strategies.
* High level of proficiency in supply chain cost management, COGS management,
and margin optimisation.
* Align with our core values that underpin
our culture and guide all decisions and
leadership:
MAKE WAVES: Think creatively, challenge ourselves and the status quo.
PRECISION: Act with care and attention.
COMMUNITY: Collaborate, show respect,
create enduring relationships.
PROTECT WHAT IS PRECIOUS: Be
ambassadors for ocean conservation and
accountable for our impact.
WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE
* Above industry salary package, product
allowance and 50% staff discount.
* Birthday leave - have your birthday off.
* Work from home on Fridays.
* A complimentary SOLDERED bracelet.
* Comprehensive Employee Assistance
Program.
* The opportunity to make a significant
impact on a brand that values
sustainability and ocean conservation.
* A collaborative and inspiring studio
culture.
* Opportunities to contribute to a brand that values craft, creativity, and purpose.
* A focus on professional growth and
creative development.
Come join our expanding team, to apply please send your resume and covering letter to
Please note only successful candidates will
be contacted for next steps.