Tapestry Assistant Manager, Store Construction Order Management

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Seniority Manager
Posted Mar 16, 2026
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Tapestry (Coach & Kate Spade) seeks an Assistant Manager, Store Construction Order Management in London to manage POs and vendor relationships across EMEAI.

Overview

Tapestry is a global house of accessible-luxury brands, including Coach and Kate Spade New York. The company emphasises creativity, inclusion and internal mobility, supporting entrepreneurial thinking and cross‑brand collaboration across its global retail network.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Oversee end‑to‑end order management for new store openings, renovations and rollouts across Europe, the Middle East, South Africa and India (EMEAI) for Coach and Kate Spade New York.
  • Create and manage purchase orders for store construction, approve invoices for payment, monitor logistics and maintain accurate order records.
  • Collaborate with suppliers to resolve issues related to order placement, production, delivery or billing and ensure uninterrupted project progress.
  • Coordinate with cross‑functional partners — finance, logistics, store design and visual merchandising — to support seamless project implementation.
  • Support construction managers in budget preparation, feasibility studies, tender evaluation and timely project budget close‑out.
  • Maintain payment schedule compliance with vendors and finance teams during project delivery.
  • Produce and maintain status reports and SBO (Supplied by Owner) logs tracking all order management deliverables.
  • Develop and maintain historical regional construction cost data and coordinate millwork/material deliveries with vendors and logistics partners.
  • Contribute to ad‑hoc projects and continuous improvement initiatives within Store Construction.

Qualifications

  • Right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship not available).
  • 2–4 years' relevant experience in retail production, supply chain, procurement or a closely related function.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel) and working knowledge of SAP.
  • Strong order management, multitasking and prioritisation capabilities with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Collaborative mindset with experience partnering across internal and external multidisciplinary teams in an international environment.

Skills

SAP Microsoft Office Purchase order processing Order management Budget tracking and feasibility analysis Vendor management and logistics coordination Tender evaluation and award recommendation Reporting and status tracking

Experience

2–4 years of hands‑on experience in retail production, supply chain, procurement or store construction order management, preferably supporting multi‑country projects across EMEAI and working with cross‑functional stakeholders (finance, logistics, design).

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Construction Management or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

Workplace

This position is based in London, England, UK. Cerulean lists 434 open roles in London, including 16 posted recently. The broader England area accounts for 542 active listings on Cerulean, 19 of which are new. In UK as a whole, Cerulean currently features 569 open positions, with 20 posted this week.

Benefits

Hybrid working (Tue–Thu in office, Mon & Fri remote); Flex Fridays (option to finish early); 1 paid volunteering day; learning & development and internal mobility; seasonal and cultural events; equity, inclusion & diversity initiatives; 25 days holiday plus bank holidays; Annual Incentive Plan; multi‑brand discount up to 50% (Coach & Kate Spade New York); private healthcare (Bupa) and dental; Maven family‑building and newborn care support; eyecare vouchers; Headspace subscription; Employee Assistance Program; employer pension contribution; gym discount; interest‑free season ticket loan; cycle to work scheme.

Culture

Tapestry fosters an inclusive, creative and entrepreneurial workplace where individuality and collaboration are valued. The organisation emphasises career development, cross‑brand mobility and diverse perspectives to drive innovation across its global retail operations.

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.