Tapestry Allocation Analyst

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Location
UK
└England
└London
Employment
Full-Time
Seniority
Junior
Department
Merchandising, Buying & Planning
Industry
Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
Posted
Apr 15, 2026

About Tapestry

Tapestry is a global house of brands that includes Coach, Kate Spade New York and Stuart Weitzman. The group combines design-led luxury and accessible-luxury retail operations across wholesale, retail and direct-to-consumer channels, operating internationally with an emphasis on brand storytelling and commercial rigor.

Tapestry seeks an Allocation Analyst in London, UK — hybrid role at the UK corporate office delivering merchandise allocation and inventory optimisation.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute merchandise allocation and replenishment plans across channels and stores to maximise sell-through and margin.
  • Analyse historic sell-through, demand patterns and inventory positions to inform allocation decisions and identify stock optimisation opportunities.
  • Translate commercial business plans and seasonal strategies into store- and channel-level allocation models and shipment recommendations.
  • Collaborate with Merchandising, Planning, Supply Chain and Store Operations to align allocations with launch calendars, promotions and transfers.
  • Create regular reporting and dashboards to track performance, forecast inventory needs, and support ad hoc commercial requests.
  • Monitor open-to-buy and inventory KPIs; recommend corrective actions including re-allocations, markdown cadence or emergency buys when required.
  • Support season open and mid-season allocation processes, including pre-season testing and post-launch adjustments.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Mathematics or a related discipline (or equivalent practical experience).
  • Demonstrable experience in retail allocation, merchandise planning, inventory management or related analytical role.
  • Strong numerical aptitude and attention to detail with proven ability to translate data into commercial decisions.
  • Experience working with cross-functional commercial teams in a multi-brand or omni-channel retail environment.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to present analytical findings to commercial stakeholders.

Skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, macros) SQL for data extraction and analysis Retail allocation and replenishment modelling Sell-through and inventory KPI analysis Reporting and dashboarding (experience with BI tools such as Tableau or Power BI preferred)

Experience

Typically 1–3 years of hands-on experience in merchandise allocation, retail planning, inventory analysis or a related commercial analytics role within fashion or retail.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Mathematics, Economics or related field preferred.

Workplace

The successful candidate will be located in London, England, UK.

Benefits

Hybrid working (Tue–Thu in office; Mon & Fri remote); Flex Fridays (option to finish early); 25 days holiday plus bank holidays; Annual Incentive Plan; multi-brand discount up to 50% (Coach, Kate Spade); private healthcare (Bupa) and dental; Bupa rewards and wellbeing support; Maven family-building, fertility and menopause support; eyecare vouchers; employee assistance programme; enhanced employer pension contribution; gym discounts; interest-free season ticket loan; cycle to work scheme; 1 paid volunteering day; learning & development and internal mobility opportunities; regular social events; Equity, Inclusion & Diversity initiatives and employee resource groups.

Culture

Tapestry cultivates a collaborative, design-driven culture across its house of brands, balancing commercial discipline with creativity. The organisation emphasises inclusion, internal mobility and professional development, offering hybrid working and employee resource groups to support diverse perspectives.

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