Job Requirements
6. Sr. Executive – Gemstone Planning (L4)
Department: Gemstone Sourcing
Reporting TO-
Deputy group manager -Gemstone sourcing (Rahul kulkarni)
Job Purpose
To drive end-to-end gemstone planning and supply alignment by translating business, collection and jewellery production requirements into an effective gemstone procurement and supply plan.
The role will ensure the right gemstone, in the right quantity, quality and timeline, while optimizing inventory, procurement lead time, vendor capacity and working capital.
Key Responsibilities
A. Gemstone Demand Planning
Consolidate gemstone requirements from Design, Merchandising, Category, NPI, Planning and Jewellery Manufacturing teams.
Translate jewellery projections, design requirements and production plans into detailed gemstone requirements.
Analyze demand across proto, MTO, bulk and regular production requirements.
Prepare SKU-wise, gemstone-wise and collection-wise demand plans.
Identify upcoming demand for critical, rare, high-value and long-lead-time gemstones.
Highlight demand fluctuations,
shortages and potential supply risks proactively.
B. Gemstone Supply Planning
Develop an integrated Gemstone Supply Plan aligned with jewellery production and collection launch schedules.
Plan gemstone procurement considering:
Demand
Existing stock
Vendor inventory
Open purchase orders
Vendor capacity
Lead time
MOQ
Quality approval
Logistics timelines
Ensure continuity of gemstone supply to jewellery manufacturing vendors.
Coordinate with sourcing teams to prioritise procurement against business-critical requirements.
Procurement Planning
Prepare procurement proposals based on projected demand, available inventory and future requirements.
Coordinate with Outright Sourcing and Proto Gemstone Supply teams for timely procurement.
Identify procurement priorities based on:
Business criticality
Lead time
Value
Scarcity
Vendor capacity
Collection launch date
Monitor open purchase orders and ensure timely closure.
Escal
📌 Gemstone Planning Executive (Jaipur)
🏢 Titan
📍 Jaipur