About the Role
"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 YOU5+ 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 RECEIVEAbove 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 conservationA 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.Please note only successful candidates will be contacted for next steps."
Requirements
- Passion for building great products
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Relevant experience in the field
About Sarah & Sebastian
SARAH & SEBASTIAN is an independent jewellery practice by Sarah Gittoes and Robert Sebastian Grynkofki, designers who live and work in Sydney, Australia.
In the pursuit of conceptual design merged with innovative craftsmanship, they established their eponymous label in 2012, and today work alongside a diverse team with multidisciplinary talents.
The designer’s birthplaces, Australia and Germany, led to a collision of inspiration; the natural world with European architecture and art. These...