Buyer & Inventory Specialist

About Us

For over 35 years, Five Star Jewelers has proudly served the South Florida community as a trusted family-owned business. We're more than a jewelry retailer—we help our customers celebrate life's biggest milestones while providing exceptional service and lasting relationships. Our success is built on integrity, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence, creating an environment where employees are empowered to grow and make an impact.

Job Summary

We're seeking an experienced and strategic Buyer & Inventory Specialist to lead our purchasing strategy and product assortment for our fine jewelry business. This role is responsible for identifying market trends, sourcing exceptional merchandise, negotiating with vendors, and ensuring our inventory aligns with customer demand and business objectives.

The ideal candidate is analytical, decisive, and an excellent negotiator who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment. You'll work closely with leadership, merchandising, marketing, and sales teams while leading and developing the buying function.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute buying strategies that support sales, profitability, and inventory goals.
• Source and curate fine jewelry collections that align with our brand and customer preferences.
• Stay ahead of jewelry and fashion trends to ensure our assortment remains competitive and relevant.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors while negotiating pricing, terms, and exclusive opportunities.
• Analyze sales performance, inventory levels, and customer demand to make data-driven purchasing decisions.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Merchandising teams on product launches, promotions, and inventory planning.
• Develop pricing and markdown strategies to maximize profitability.
• Lead and mentor members of the buying team while driving continuous improvement in purchasing processes.
• Attend industry trade shows, vendor meetings, and conferences as needed.

What We’re Looking For

• Fluent in both Spanish and English.
• 5 years of retail buying experience (fine jewelry experience strongly preferred).
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Fashion Merchandising, Supply Chain, or a related field is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate inventory performance, monitor inventory turns, optimize stock levels, and make data-driven purchasing decisions.
• Experience with category management, assortment planning, and maintaining the right product mix to maximize sales and profitability.
• Ability to identify and anticipate emerging consumer, fashion, and jewelry trends, translating market demand into strategic buying decisions.
• Strong understanding of retail KPIs, including sell-through, gross margin, inventory turnover, and open-to-buy planning.
• Exceptional negotiation, vendor relationship management, and sourcing skills.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally with merchandising, marketing, and store operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced skills preferred) and inventory management software; experience with The Edge is a plus.
• Willingness to travel 3–5 times per year to industry trade shows, vendor meetings, and buying events.
• Passion for the jewelry industry and delivering an exceptional customer

Why Join Us

At Five Star Jewelers, you'll join a family-owned company with over 35 years of success, where your expertise, ideas, and contributions are truly valued. We foster a collaborative, professional environment that empowers high performers with autonomy, encourages innovation, and provides the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our product strategy and continued growth.

In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, paid time off, employee discounts, team appreciation events, and opportunities for professional development, you'll have the chance to attend industry trade shows, build valuable vendor relationships, and grow your career with a stable and respected organization.

Compensation: We are targeting a base salary of $75,000–$85,000, with additional earning potential through our performance-based bonus program.

At Five Star Jewelers, we are committed to promoting diversity within our workforce as an equal opportunity employer. We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

For additional job information, please apply and contact our recruiter at rachel@fivestarjewelers.com.