Manager, Inventory Strategy

The Manager, Inventory Strategy & Operations is a newly created, highly visible role responsible for driving critical inventory-focused strategic projects across R2Net's digital brands. This role will lead and organize end-to-end workflows that support inventory health, accuracy, and operational efficiency across Blue Nile and James Allen. The manager will oversee a team and collaborate closely with Merchandising, Operations, Planning, and Finance to ensure inventory decisions are executed with precision and aligned to business strategy.

This role requires direct experience in the jewelry industry, including a strong understanding of product lifecycle, manufacturing processes, assortment structures, and the nuances of managing high-value inventory.

Inventory Strategy & Workflow Ownership

• Lead the design, organization, and continuous improvement of inventory workflows across product intake, processing, movement, and reconciliation.
• Develop and maintain standardized processes that ensure inventory accuracy, visibility, and operational alignment across departments.
• Drive execution of key initiatives such as inventory optimization, stock accuracy, shrink reduction, and product lifecycle management.
  

Team Leadership

• Manage, mentor, and develop a team responsible for day-to-day inventory operations and project execution.
• Oversee workload management, performance, and cross-functional alignment.
  

Strategic Projects & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Lead high-priority inventory projects (e.g., workflow redesigns, tech process improvements, audit readiness, inventory control models).
• Partner closely with Merchandising, Planning, Manufacturing, Operations, Finance, and Tech to ensure inventory strategies are understood, implemented, and monitored.
• Collaborate with FP&A and Planning to quantify financial impacts and support inventory-related forecasting.
  

Data & Reporting

• Work with Analytics and Tech to build dashboards, reporting, and tools that improve visibility into inventory performance and workflow health.
• Monitor KPIs such as on-hand accuracy, stock availability, DOH, aging, shrink, and operational throughput.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in inventory management, supply chain, or operations within the jewelry industry (required).
• Strong understanding of jewelry product lifecycle, diamond basics, loose stones, made-to-order (MTO) processes, and inventory handling for high-value goods.
• Experience managing a team and leading cross-functional projects.
• Strong process orientation with proven ability to design workflows, implement structure, and build scalability.
• Analytical capability with experience using ERP/inventory systems (SAP experience a plus).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with senior leadership.

Core Competencies

• Operational rigor & systems thinking
• Strong leadership & team development
• High attention to detail / accuracy
• Ability to manage through ambiguity
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Ownership, accountability, and follow-through
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

At R2Net, many of our roles offer a high-quality, comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, paid time off, retirement planning and opportunities for career advancement. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, employment type, work schedule or location:

• Paid time off
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee discount
• Parental leave
• Life insurance
  
  

Annual base pay: $80,000 - $95,000. Final pay rate shall be determined and is based on experience and qualifications.

At this time, R2NET will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Additional Information: R2NET INC. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. R2NET INC. will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. #LI-WK1