- Location
- New York City New York USA
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 22, 2026
About Tapestry
Tapestry is a New York–based house of modern luxury, uniting the distinctive worlds of Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman. As an employer, the group offers the scale and sophistication of a global fashion leader while preserving the creative spirit and heritage of its iconic brands. Tapestry cultivates an inclusive, purpose-driven culture where design, craftsmanship, digital innovation, and commercial excellence intersect. Its teams are encouraged to think boldly, grow continuously, and contribute to a more responsible future for fashion, making Tapestry a compelling environment for talent seeking impact, creativity, and international opportunity.
Coach seeks an Allocation Analyst in New York to manage inventory and allocations for North America Collection Small Leather Goods and Specialty, supporting sales and inventory plans across stores, e-commerce, and distribution centers. The role owns allocation and hindsight analysis for specialty initiatives and partners with Buying and cross-functional teams. Full-time position; base pay range is $65,000–$75,000.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage inventory levels at distribution centers and stores across more than 500 seasonal SKUs.
- Develop and apply allocation strategies to support the financial performance of the Women’s Small Leather Goods and Specialty departments, partnering with the Buying team on alignment.
- Collaborate with peers to ensure information consistency and accuracy, share best practices, and maximize systems knowledge.
- Own allocation and hindsight analysis for specialty initiatives, including Coach Create and customization, and use key learnings to evolve strategies and improve results.
- Work with the Center of Excellence team to understand and manage store inventory, capacity, and product flow.
- Manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Identify and resolve problems using critical thinking.
- Communicate effectively with the core team and cross-functional partners.
Qualifications
- Motivation and a passion for data analysis, growth-driving initiatives, and innovation.
- Strong strategic thinking and analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to manage large amounts of data.
- Excellent listening, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to interact effectively with team members, cross-functional partners, and field partners at all levels.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic business environment.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Experience with allocation and reporting systems and databases preferred, including Micro-strategy, Tableau, Alteryx, Apollo, AllocateSmart, and SAP.
- 1–2 years of previous allocation experience preferred.
- 2 years of advanced working knowledge of MS Excel preferred.
Skills
Experience
1–2 years of previous allocation experience preferred; 2 years of advanced working knowledge of MS Excel preferred.
Education
Bachelor’s degree.
Workplace
This position is based in New York City, New York, USA.
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Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k); paid paternity and maternity leave; commuter benefits; disability insurance; tuition assistance.
Culture
Tapestry fosters a collaborative, inclusive workplace where creativity, craftsmanship, and consumer insight come together across its portfolio of iconic fashion and lifestyle brands. As an employer, it encourages entrepreneurial thinking, global perspective, and continuous growth, empowering teams to shape meaningful brand experiences while contributing to a culture of innovation and belonging.
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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