- Location
- New York City New York USA
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Junior
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 26, 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.
The Associate Planner at Kate Spade New York supports sales, margin, and inventory productivity through strategic financial planning, data analysis, and partnership with Buying and Allocation. The role develops and monitors category and channel plans, responds to business trends, manages reporting and aging inventory, and supports forecasts and leadership presentations. This is a full-time position.
Role & Responsibilities
- Analyze historical business trends continuously to understand business drivers, identify opportunities and risks, and collaborate with stakeholders on appropriate actions.
- Support hindsight analysis and market preparation by setting up planning files and partnering with Buying on pre-season strategies.
- Participate in the seasonal purchase budget process and partner with the manager to develop category and channel sales, margin, and inventory plans aligned with business strategies.
- Respond to in-season business trends with timely recommendations on pricing, markdowns, and flow adjustments.
- Support the presentation of financial plans, forecasts, and recaps to leadership.
- Monitor and manage aging inventory, recommending markdowns and promotional strategies.
- Manage the weekly product reporting package for cross-functional teams.
- Conduct ad hoc analysis and provide clear conclusions and actionable next steps.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree.
- 2–5+ years of prior planning and/or financial analysis experience.
Skills
Experience
2–5+ years of prior planning and/or financial analysis experience.
Education
Bachelor’s degree.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in New York City, New York, USA.
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Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, 401(k), paid maternity and paternity leave, commuter benefits, and 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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