Tapestry Junior Buyer

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

• Support strategic and operational execution of product investment for Men's and Jewellery categories, driving in-season performance against sales, margin, and inventory targets across Outlet and Collection channels in Europe
• Plan and manage sales and inventory at SKU level across channels, including markdown planning and end-of-season clearance while maintaining forecast accuracy
• Contribute to buying strategies including product selection, assortment planning, tiering, and alignment across Outlet, Collection, Wholesale, and Marketplace channels
• Contribute to seasonal planning including milestone calendars, buy reviews, and hindsight meetings, ensuring stakeholder alignment
• Deliver weekly and ad hoc trade analysis providing financial insights, performance updates, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership
• Optimize trading performance by analyzing sales, inventory, customer feedback, market trends, and competitor activity
• Partner cross-functionally with Inventory Planning, Allocation, and Wholesale teams to manage inventory levels and align assortments with trading needs
• Support pricing strategy and execution, ensuring accurate system updates and consistency across channels
• Manage and maintain product, pricing, and inventory data across systems (RPAS/Cora), ensuring accuracy and timely updates
• Support go-to-market readiness including assortments, assets, and alignment across channels
• Contribute to financial planning cycles (monthly & annual AOP) and future strategies such as Made-to-Forecast
• Build and maintain strong relationships with regional and global stakeholders to enable effective cross-functional collaboration

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in buying and planning, ideally with exposure to the Outlet channel
• Multi-category experience including handbags and accessories
• Strong numerical and analytical capabilities with clear understanding of key financial drivers
• Working knowledge of systems such as RPAS, Cora, or SAP
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Understanding of the fashion or luxury accessories market with experience working for a global brand
• Experience supporting or operating within the European market
• Ability to leverage market and industry insights to inform strategy with a competitive and customer-centric approach
• Data-led mindset using insights to guide decision-making
• Solution-oriented approach with proactive attitude to problem-solving
• Ability to translate priorities into clear direction and align team efforts
• Strong strategic thinking skills combined with sound commercial acumen
• Proven ability to make effective decisions under pressure and within tight deadlines
• Ability to build strong regional and global partnerships, engaging effectively with stakeholders at all levels

Skills

Experience

3+ years in buying and planning, ideally including Outlet channel exposure; multi-category experience with handbags and accessories; demonstrated experience in European markets and with global fashion or luxury brands.

Education

Not specified

Workplace

Benefits

25 days holiday in addition to bank holidays; Annual Incentive Plan (company performance bonus); 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; Hybrid working (3 days office, 2 days remote); Option to finish early on Friday (Flex Fridays); 1 Paid Volunteering Day per year; Learning & Development opportunities; Internal mobility & career progression; Regular Social Events (Seasonal & Cultural); Equity, Inclusion & Diversity initiatives including employee resource groups and regional inclusion council.

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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