Tapestry Buyer

New York New York USA

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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.

Kate Spade New York is hiring a Buyer – Omni Leathergoods in New York, New York, to build and execute product strategy and drive sales, margin, inventory, and assortment performance. The role manages an Assistant Buyer and partners across merchandising, planning, supply operations, ecommerce, marketing, visual merchandising, field teams, and customer experience. Full-time.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Build and execute a distinctive product strategy for leather goods that meets or exceeds financial goals.
  • Drive sales and achieve financial goals across leather goods categories.
  • Analyze sales and inventory weekly, monthly, and quarterly; develop recommendations to drive growth.
  • Identify assortment risks and opportunities through regular hindsight analysis of sales performance, consumer feedback, and competitive insight.
  • Partner closely with Global Merch on line development to meet business needs.
  • Work with Planning to manage open-to-buy and markdown and promotional strategies, achieving sales, margin, and turn targets.
  • Own the SKU plan to achieve financial goals.
  • Coordinate with Supply Operations to ensure timely merchandise delivery.
  • Partner with Ecommerce to enhance the digital shopping experience.
  • Work cross-functionally with Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Ecommerce, the Field Team, and Customer Experience to execute business strategies.
  • Conduct competitive shopping and gather qualitative feedback on product, customers, and competition to identify assortment opportunities.
  • Present at milestone meetings with leadership.
  • Manage an Assistant Buyer, ensuring deliverables are met while supporting their growth and development.

Qualifications

  • Proven ability to own category performance, including sales, margin, and inventory.
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate data into clear, actionable strategies.
  • Ability to influence and leverage cross-functional partners.
  • Excellent time management and follow-through on responsibilities.
  • Flexibility and a team-oriented approach in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong presentation skills.
  • Strong financial acumen.
  • Omni-channel buying experience preferred.
  • Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Experience

5+ years of experience in a retail buying role

Education

Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred

Workplace

The role is situated in New York, New York, USA.

The setting New York

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Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance; 401(k); paid paternity and maternity leave; commuter benefits; 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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