Tapestry Buying Administration Assistant
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 23, 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.
Buying Administration Assistant at Coach Europe in Greater London. Support buying, merchandising, and pricing across Men's and Lifestyle categories.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support weekly and monthly trade preparation, seasonal buy reviews, hindsight meetings, and seasonal milestone calendar activities
- Prepare and present monthly and quarterly price changes and promotions in weekly trade meetings
- Prepare regular and ad-hoc communications on key price changes for Visual Merchandising teams and retail stores
- Maintain accurate pricing master files and provide recommendations on pricing activity
- Manage monthly pricing uploads in SAP on a rotating basis, ensuring all price changes and pricing data are accurately updated and validated within agreed timelines
- Support the Junior Buyer with strategic and operational delivery of product investment across Licensed categories
- Contribute to the buy process to ensure investment decisions reflect regional pricing, silhouettes, functionality, and customer engagement objectives
- Analyse product performance, customer feedback, consumer trends, competitor activity, and local market insights to identify regional opportunities
- Support forecasting and SKU-level buy loading to maintain accurate planning and enable effective trade analysis
- Partner with Inventory Planning to review on-hand inventory and recommend actions to achieve global WOH and turn targets
- Support Marketplace and Wholesale go-to-market assets and regional line lists for Collection and Outlet doors
Qualifications
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel with confidence in working with data and reporting tools
- Demonstrated analytical and detail-oriented approach with ability to interpret data and support decision-making through accurate reporting
- Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in learning and adapting to new systems (experience with SAP, MicroStrategy, CORA, or RPAS is advantageous)
- Solid understanding of retail KPIs, performance metrics, and retail calculations
- Strong communication skills with confidence in building cross-functional relationships
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail when working with data, reports, and administrative processes
Skills
Experience
Experience in buying, merchandising, planning, or allocation within a fashion retail environment
Workplace
This position is based in London, England, UK.
Benefits
25 days holiday in addition to bank holidays; hybrid working (3 days office, 2 days remote); option to finish early on Fridays (Flex Fridays); 1 paid volunteering day per year; learning and development opportunities; internal mobility and career progression; regular social events; multi-brand discount up to 50% off Coach and Kate Spade; private healthcare with health assessment (Bupa); Bupa rewards including financial wellbeing support and wellness discounts; private dental cover; free 24/7 support for family building, fertility and menopause with Maven; eyecare vouchers; Employee Assistance Program; employer pension contribution; gym discount; interest-free season ticket loan; cycle to work scheme
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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