Tapestry Buying Manager

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.

Role & Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day execution of product investment across Outlet product categories, supporting in-season sales and margin performance against targets for regional Outlet stores.
• Support Outlet buying strategies through product selection and store and online assortments, driving consumer engagement across channels with cross-functional partners.
• Support seasonal buy reviews, hindsight meetings and management of the seasonal milestone calendar.
• Contribute to the weekly team WSRM with financial overviews, clear actions and updates.
• Monitor performance against sales and margin targets, identify in-season opportunities and risks, and recommend trading activities aligned with the seasonal promotional calendar, AOP and SMI targets.
• Analyse product performance, customer feedback, consumer trends, competitor activity and local market insights to identify regional opportunities and share findings with Global Merchandising.
• Support monthly RPAS/Cora activities, ensuring accuracy in partnership with Finance and Inventory Planning.
• Partner with the Inventory Planner to review on-hand inventory and recommend activities that support Global WOH/turn targets, with clear actions and timelines.
• Develop and support junior team members and demonstrate leadership across the wider function.
• Coordinate go-to-market assets for regional Outlet doors.
• Support the future Made To Forecast strategy and growth of the Wholesale outlet business, including tiering strategy, product alignment and regional product nuances to meet specific market needs.
• Align product and promotional strategies with Wholesale and Marketplace, using performance and inventory insights to share best practices across both channels.
• Partner with the Allocation team to prioritise Outlet allocations in line with floor-set launches and peak trading periods.
• Partner with Inventory Management annually and monthly to review the AOP and any updates.
• Build and maintain close working relationships with key regional and global partners.
• Promote best practices and effective ways of working to improve team productivity and understanding.
• Conduct ad hoc analysis and scenario planning to support current trading decisions and future business needs.

Qualifications

• Significant buying and planning experience at Manager level, ideally within an Outlet channel.
• Multi-category experience, preferably across handbags and accessories.
• Strong knowledge of the luxury fashion and accessories market.
• Experience within a global company or brand supporting European markets.
• Ability to use market and industry insights to shape strategy, maintain competitiveness and strengthen customer focus.
• A strategic, data-driven and solutions-focused approach, supported by strong commercial acumen.
• Ability to translate business priorities into clear team direction and make sound decisions under pressure and within tight deadlines.
• Ability to build strong regional and global partnerships and engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Must already have the right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Skills

Experience

Significant buying and planning experience at Manager level, ideally within an Outlet channel; experience coaching and supporting junior team members; experience within a global company or brand supporting European markets.

Benefits

Hybrid working (Tuesday–Thursday in the office and Monday and Friday remotely); option to finish early on Fridays (Flex Fridays); one paid volunteering day per year and opportunities to volunteer on global projects; learning and development opportunities; internal mobility and career progression; regular seasonal and cultural social events; Equity, Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, including employee resource groups and a regional inclusion council; 25 days’ holiday in addition to bank holidays; multi-brand discount of up to 50% on 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 through Maven; eyecare vouchers; employee assistance programme; enhanced 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.

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