Kate Spade Senior Manager, Digital Commerce
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- E-Commerce, Digital & Data Analytics
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 28, 2026
About Kate Spade
Kate Spade New York is a global lifestyle brand known for playful, colorful design across handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear and home. The label is part of Tapestry, Inc., a portfolio of consumer brands that emphasizes creativity, inclusivity and cross‑brand collaboration within a global luxury retail framework.
Kate Spade (Tokyo) seeks a Senior Manager, Digital Commerce to lead e‑commerce strategy, analytics and cross‑functional execution for the brand in Japan.
Role & Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end e-commerce commercial performance, including seasonal sales and promotion planning, forecasting and cross‑functional alignment.
- Translate buying and planning input into channel-specific digital strategies and integrate buy plans into online sales plans with sell‑through monitoring.
- Leverage GA4 and other analytics to track digital KPIs (traffic, conversion, engagement), diagnose issues and recommend optimization levers (PDP updates, promotions).
- Partner with Finance to align investment decisions with online ROI and accelerate business through investment efficiency.
- Coordinate with Digital COE and platform teams to scope and implement site enhancements, defining clear objectives and ROI assumptions.
- Lead and develop the Sales & Promotion Planning team (manager, assistant manager, associate) and drive cross‑functional execution with Buying, Allocation, Marketing, Retail and Operations.
- Manage relationships with external partners (vendors, warehouses, IT, customer service) and oversee execution across owned site and 3rd‑party marketplaces.
Qualifications
- 7+ years' experience in e‑commerce, merchandising or commercial planning roles within retail or fashion.
- Minimum 3 years' people management experience with demonstrated ability to develop direct reports and build effective teams.
- Proven fluency in digital analytics (GA4) and commercial metrics including sell‑through, margin and buy‑plan integration.
- Track record of leading cross‑functional initiatives and communicating complex, data‑driven narratives to non‑digital stakeholders.
- Experience in apparel or fashion retail strongly preferred; 3rd‑party mall/marketplace experience considered a plus.
- High to mid level English proficiency sufficient to present analyses and recommendations to stakeholders.
Skills
Experience
Minimum of seven years in e‑commerce, merchandising or planning within retail/fashion, with at least three years managing teams and leading cross‑functional projects. Prior exposure to third‑party marketplace operations and apparel assortments is advantageous.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Analytics, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
Culture
Kate Spade fosters a spirited, design‑led workplace rooted in optimism and creativity. As part of the Tapestry portfolio, the brand emphasizes inclusivity, cross‑brand collaboration and a performance culture that values candid feedback, continuous learning and results.
About Cerulean
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