What are the responsibilities and job description for the Processing Manager, Diamond Auctions position at Rapaport?
Processing Manager, Diamond Auctions
Leading auction house in New York City seeking an energetic and motivatedindividualwith a passion foroperations managementwho will assist in the preparation of ourmonthly diamond auctions.
The Rapaport Group is an international network of companies providing added value services that support the development of fair, transparent, competitive and efficient diamond and jewelry markets. Rapaport Auctions, a division of the Rapaport Group, holds monthly diamond auctions for the trade, catering to thousands of diamond manufacturers, dealers and retailers internationally. We are looking for an Operations Processing Manager to join our team.
The Operations Processing Managers responsibilities will include overseeingallintake and preparation for our Melee and Single Stone auctions.
This is a full-time position based in New York.
Duties:
Process and receive all merchandise in preparation of auctions
o Manage and control all incoming and outgoing inventory
Oversee employees on the Processing Team, including on-staff gemologists, processors, and sorters.
o Manage the overall flow and allocate and distribute work to the team to maintain smooth running operations and ensure the auctions are fully prepared on schedule
Verify and ensure that all processes and procedures are being followed and oversee quality control
Create and execute auction production schedules and work with monthly deadlines
Maintain main tracking databases and files of all incoming and outgoing diamonds
Perform data entry of all relevant diamond information for incoming auction lots and prepare all auction-related files and final catalogs
Coordinate all shipments of merchandise to and from auction venues and clients before and after auctions
Record, track, and update all client charges incurred each auction and update files accordingly
Provide management with consistent and timely reporting related to auction processing, timelines, and production schedule
Update trading accounts with relevant client information
Conduct reporting before and after auctions
Requirements:
5 years of experience of operations management
Advanced Excel skills
Experience in the diamond industry a plus
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Independent, resourceful, organized and a self-starter
Diligent with strict attention to detail and exceptional time management skills critical
Must be capable, trustworthy and have a positive attitude
Strong written and verbal communication skills
To apply:https://rapaport.bamboohr.com/careers/157
About the Rapaport Group:The Rapaport Group is an international network of companies providing added value services that support the development of fair, transparent, competitive and efficient diamond and jewelry markets. Established in 1976, the Group has more than 20,000 clients in over 120 countries. Group activities include Rapaport Information Services providing research, analysis and news; RapNet the world's largest diamond trading network; Rapaport Laboratory Services; and Rapaport Trading and Auction Services specializing in recycled diamonds and jewelry. Additional information is available atwww.rapaport.com.
Salary : $20 - $24
