Tapestry, Inc.
Sr. Manager, Global Merchandise Planning, Outlet Lifestyle
Tapestry, Inc., New York, New York, us, 10261
Coach is a global fashion house founded in New York in 1941. Inspired by the vision of Creative Director Stuart Vevers and the inclusive and courageous spirit of our hometown, we make beautiful things, crafted to last—for you to be yourself in.Coach is part of the Tapestry portfolio – a global house of brands committed to stretching what’s possible.A member of the Tapestry family, we are part of a global house of brands that has unwavering optimism and is committed to being innovative and wholly inclusive. Visit
Our People
page to learn more about Tapestry's commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity.The role of the
Sr. Manager Global Merchandise Planning for Outlet Lifestyle
is to lead a team responsible for developing and executing a financial assortment architecture in collaboration with global merchandising teams that achieves company sales, margin & AUR and growth strategy objectives for all business units. This will include pre-season product line planning and in-season global trend analyses that inform the global assortment complexion. This role reports to the Sr. Director, Global Merchandise Planning, Outlet.Hybrid role, based in 10 Hudson Yards, NY in office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.Responsibilities:
Lead team of 2 product experts overseeing Women’s & Men’s Footwear, Ready to Wear, Soft Accessories, Watches, Sunwear & Fragrance.Define and rank bestsellers in collaboration with merchandising partners that bridge back to seasonal category sales, margin and AUR targets.Champion key product strategies and investments across markets, leveraging consumer-focused analysis & strong business partnerships to influence business unit investment.Create optimal SKU count targets that fuel productivity benchmarks by category, silhouette and product lifecycle by season.Guide the team in building short & long-range product targets based on current trends and overall strategy to achieve topline financial goals.Provide volume assumptions for silhouettes and key launches to support sourcing & capacity planning.Recommend actionable strategic plans in reaction to sales trend that inform end of life and inventory re-routing and sharing across markets, or global chase opportunities based on early reads to identify opportunities and mitigate risks.Support in shared team deliverables such as recapping, team projects.Qualifications:
6+ years of experience in planning, buying, strategy, or business analytics in the retail industry or related field.2+ years of people management experience preferred.Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.Superior written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with senior management.Must demonstrate strong initiative; and agility to flex across shifting priorities and multiple projects.Strong degree of accountability, and attention to detail.Excellent Microsoft Excel / technical skills; experience in Microsoft PowerPoint.Experience with MicroStrategy or other BI reporting tools is a plus.Competencies:
For All Employees:Courage : Doesn’t hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current, direct, complete, and “actionable” positive and corrective feedback to others.Creativity : Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions.Customer Focus:
Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.Dealing with Ambiguity : Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably.Drive for Results:
Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers.Interpersonal Savvy : Relates well to all kinds of people, up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization.Learning on the Fly:
Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner.For People Managers:Strategic Agility : Sees ahead clearly; can anticipate future consequences and trends accurately.Developing Direct Reports and Others:
Provides challenging and stretching tasks and assignments; holds frequent development discussions.Building Effective Teams : Blends people into teams when needed; creates strong morale and spirit in their team.Coach is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All employment decisions are based on the applicant’s or employee’s qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration.Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)Tapestry, Inc. will provide applicants and employees with reasonable accommodation for disabilities or religious beliefs.
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Our People
page to learn more about Tapestry's commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity.The role of the
Sr. Manager Global Merchandise Planning for Outlet Lifestyle
is to lead a team responsible for developing and executing a financial assortment architecture in collaboration with global merchandising teams that achieves company sales, margin & AUR and growth strategy objectives for all business units. This will include pre-season product line planning and in-season global trend analyses that inform the global assortment complexion. This role reports to the Sr. Director, Global Merchandise Planning, Outlet.Hybrid role, based in 10 Hudson Yards, NY in office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.Responsibilities:
Lead team of 2 product experts overseeing Women’s & Men’s Footwear, Ready to Wear, Soft Accessories, Watches, Sunwear & Fragrance.Define and rank bestsellers in collaboration with merchandising partners that bridge back to seasonal category sales, margin and AUR targets.Champion key product strategies and investments across markets, leveraging consumer-focused analysis & strong business partnerships to influence business unit investment.Create optimal SKU count targets that fuel productivity benchmarks by category, silhouette and product lifecycle by season.Guide the team in building short & long-range product targets based on current trends and overall strategy to achieve topline financial goals.Provide volume assumptions for silhouettes and key launches to support sourcing & capacity planning.Recommend actionable strategic plans in reaction to sales trend that inform end of life and inventory re-routing and sharing across markets, or global chase opportunities based on early reads to identify opportunities and mitigate risks.Support in shared team deliverables such as recapping, team projects.Qualifications:
6+ years of experience in planning, buying, strategy, or business analytics in the retail industry or related field.2+ years of people management experience preferred.Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.Superior written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with senior management.Must demonstrate strong initiative; and agility to flex across shifting priorities and multiple projects.Strong degree of accountability, and attention to detail.Excellent Microsoft Excel / technical skills; experience in Microsoft PowerPoint.Experience with MicroStrategy or other BI reporting tools is a plus.Competencies:
For All Employees:Courage : Doesn’t hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current, direct, complete, and “actionable” positive and corrective feedback to others.Creativity : Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions.Customer Focus:
Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.Dealing with Ambiguity : Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably.Drive for Results:
Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers.Interpersonal Savvy : Relates well to all kinds of people, up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization.Learning on the Fly:
Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner.For People Managers:Strategic Agility : Sees ahead clearly; can anticipate future consequences and trends accurately.Developing Direct Reports and Others:
Provides challenging and stretching tasks and assignments; holds frequent development discussions.Building Effective Teams : Blends people into teams when needed; creates strong morale and spirit in their team.Coach is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All employment decisions are based on the applicant’s or employee’s qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration.Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)Tapestry, Inc. will provide applicants and employees with reasonable accommodation for disabilities or religious beliefs.
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