Coach Assistant Buyer, Women's Accessories
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Junior
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 11, 2026
About Coach
Coach is an American luxury fashion house known for accessible leather goods and modern accessories. Operating as a member of Tapestry, Inc., Coach combines New York heritage and contemporary design sensibilities with a global retail and wholesale footprint. As part of the Tapestry portfolio, the brand emphasizes creativity, craftsmanship and an inclusive workplace culture.
Coach (Tapestry) seeks an Assistant Buyer, Women's Accessories in Shanghai to support buying, assortment, inventory and cross‑functional merchandising.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead buying activities for women's accessories: prepare pre‑season merchandising briefings, provide product development feedback, and support in‑season product launches and training.
- Manage in‑season assortment actions including deletions, clearances, marketing communications and pricing adjustments.
- Oversee inventory chase and end‑of‑life liquidation actions, including coordination of Coach Café initiatives and write‑off procedures.
- Prepare and maintain routine merchandising reports: weekly sales reports, assortment master maintenance and key icon reports.
- Coordinate merchandising projects and sample/CIIE orders; manage write‑off inventory processes.
- Act as liaison between WLG and cross‑functional teams: align VM guidelines and visual assortments with VM teams, coordinate transmittals and incentives with Operations, and consolidate buying information with Korea and e‑commerce buying teams.
- Compile and distribute key push and shooting lists for Marketing and ensure timely buy‑related data downloads and consolidation.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree.
- Fluent in English and Mandarin (excellent written and verbal communication).
- 1–3 years' experience in buying, merchandising or related retail planning role.
- Highly organized, detail oriented, and able to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities.
- Strong interpersonal skills, professional judgment, and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
- Customer‑service orientation with strong follow‑through and a collaborative team approach.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 1–3 years in buying, merchandising, retail planning or a related commercial role within apparel or accessories.
Education
Bachelor's degree
Workplace
This position is based in Shanghai, Shanghai, China.
Culture
Coach blends New York‑rooted creativity with a global luxury retail business and is part of the Tapestry group, which champions inclusion and career development. The workplace emphasizes collaboration, customer focus and learning agility, with a fast‑paced environment that rewards initiative and clear communication.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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