Coach Inventory Planner

New York City • USA

Thursday, December 12, 2024

Coach, a renowned global fashion house established in New York in 1941, is celebrated for its commitment to crafting enduring and exquisite products. As part of the Tapestry portfolio, Coach benefits from being within a global house of brands that champions innovation, inclusivity, and optimism. Tapestry, Inc. is dedicated to fostering equity, inclusion, and diversity across its brands, creating a dynamic and supportive environment for all employees.

1. Manage regional inventory deployment across the network within specified channels.
2. Create and implement inventory policies to maintain desired inventory levels for Coach North America.
3. Collaborate with Business Units to align on inventory plans for Coach North America.
4. Plan and manage inventory rebalancing across locations and regions, setting SKU targets by DC locations.
5. Support Demand/Inventory Review, Supply Review, and Integrated Reconciliation processes.
6. Identify inventory discrepancies and propose solutions.
7. Conduct cross-functional research activities to reconcile significant variances.
8. Oversee automated Inventory Netting to ensure inventory service levels for all product segments.
9. Support end-of-life management processes.
10. Build and maintain relationships with sales, operations, finance, buying, demand management, and supply chain partners.

1. 2+ years of experience in merchandising within a luxury or lifestyle brand.
2. Experience in S&OP/SDS process meetings and inventory planning.
3. Understanding of inventory planning and management techniques.
4. Experience in reviewing inventory planning KPIs and developing improvement plans.
5. Strong brand, retail, supply chain, and manufacturing business acumen.
6. Strong customer orientation and commercial drive.
7. Ability to perform under pressure and manage priorities effectively.

1. Organizational skills
2. Problem-solving skills
3. Interpersonal savvy
4. Ability to cope with ambiguity
5. Drive for results
6. Intellectual curiosity

A minimum of two years in merchandising within a luxury or lifestyle brand, with experience in inventory planning and management.

Base pay range from $64,350.00 to $70,000.00.

Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

Coach fosters a culture of creativity, courage, and customer focus, encouraging employees to embrace change and drive results. The company values diversity and inclusion, ensuring a supportive and dynamic workplace where innovation thrives.