Inventory Coordinator - Seasonal

At Blue Nile , we believe that love deserves better. We are passionately driven to reimagine the fine jewelry experiences and disrupt the jewelry industry. From engagements to anniversaries, from welcoming a new child to the family to celebrating a promotion, from holidays to birthdays, at Blue Nile we celebrate all stories of love. Blue Nile is seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Inventory Coordinator to join our team. This role is essential for ensuring the accurate and efficient management of our inventory. The candidate will be responsible for handling various inventory-related tasks, from owning the inventory purchasing process to creating ad-hoc reporting, and will work closely with external vendors to maintain the highest standards of quality control.   ***This role is a Seasonal role with Full-Time Hours of at least 40-hours weekly. There is potential for overtime availability. You will be supporting our Inventory Team during our Peak Holiday Season approximately September through February. Responsibilities:  Create and monitor inventory trackers and reports to ensure optimal inventory levels and leadership visibility.  Collaborate with merchandising and planning teams to create and place asset inventory purchase orders in a timely manner.   Communicate with external vendors to track and manage open purchase orders until fulfillment.  Intake and process purchase orders into inventory.  Document and communicate feedback from internal and external quality control teams to external vendors during intake process.    Advanced Excel Skills: Proficiency in VLOOKUP, IF statements, pivot tables, and advanced formatting techniques.  Detail-Oriented: Keen attention to detail in all aspects of inventory management.  Strong Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze data and generate actionable insights.  Excellent Follow-Through: Strong commitment to completing tasks accurately and on time.  Inventory Experience Preferred: Prior experience in inventory management is highly desirable.  Luxury Industry Experience Preferred: Experience within the luxury sector, particularly in jewelry, is a plus.  Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.