Grader

Job SummaryThe primary purpose of this position is to ensure that the diamond quality standards of Harry Winston are met by grading melee and certified diamonds.Key Duties, Responsibilities and AccountabilitiesGrading, evaluating and plotting diamonds that are either under consideration for purchase or stones that are in existing inventory/ productGrading and sorting melee diamonds according to MM size, color, clarity requirementsEnsuring that HW standards are met with regards to cut parameters and types of inclusionsInspecting diamonds in finished jewelry and loose layouts for non-HW quality or for damaged stones in an effort to maintain HW quality standards and in order to guarantee consistency and integrity of our productCommunicating with the Director and Manager on supplier rejection rates and reasonsResponsible for ensuring that all Inventory Control requirements are being met throughout the grading/selecting and stocking processesReviewing loose diamonds returned from manufacturing to document any damage causedAssisting the Director and Manager on special projects, as warrantedFilling work orders, as needed, by selecting stones that adhere to our strict quality and matching standardsJob QualificationsG.G. degreeMinimum of 4 years or more of diamonds grading and inspectionExperience dealing with high value productProficiency in Excel and Microsoft WordExcellent communication skills, both verbal and writtenAbility to work in a team environment and be amenable to changing priorities