Tapestry Senior Allocation Analyst — North America Collection Handbags
Tapestry (Coach) seeks a Senior Allocation Analyst — North America Collection Handbags in New York, NY to own handbag allocations, inventory splits and back-in-stock strategies.
Overview
Coach is an American luxury fashion house renowned for handbags, leather goods and accessories. The brand is part of Tapestry, a global house of fashion brands, and is known for a blend of heritage craftsmanship and contemporary design. As an employer, Coach operates within a matrixed, brand-driven environment that emphasizes product quality, commercial rigor and cross-functional collaboration.
Role & Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end allocation for North America collection handbags, managing allocations for +400 seasonal SKUs across stores and ecommerce.
- Set and execute inventory splits between store and online channels and balance inventory across multiple distribution centers.
- Design and implement back-in-stock strategies and replenishment plans for high-profile and sell-through styles.
- Analyze sales, inventory and flow-through metrics to inform allocation tactics that support department financial targets.
- Collaborate closely with Buying partners, Center of Excellence, planning, replenishment and merchandising teams to align strategies and communicate allocation rationale.
- Maintain and validate allocation and reporting data; ensure consistency and share best practices across the allocation team.
- Generate forward-looking ideas and strategic initiatives to optimize inventory productivity and minimize out-of-stocks.
- Manage multiple projects concurrently, meet deadlines and present findings and recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Minimum 2+ years of allocation experience or equivalent combination of relevant experience and education.
- Proven ability to analyze large datasets and translate insights into actionable allocation and replenishment plans.
- Strong strategic thinking with demonstrated impact on financial or operational results.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills; comfortable influencing cross-functional and field partners.
- High attention to detail, strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
Skills
Experience
At least 2+ years of hands-on allocation experience in apparel, accessories or retail merchandising environments, including managing allocations across store and ecommerce channels and working with allocation/reporting systems.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Merchandising, Analytics or a related field preferred; equivalent work experience will be considered.
Workplace
This position is based in New York, New York, USA. Cerulean lists 1.633 open roles in New York, including 1160 posted recently. The broader New York area accounts for 1.752 active listings on Cerulean, 1179 of which are new. In USA as a whole, Cerulean currently features 3.456 open positions, with 1350 posted this week.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 75,000 to USD 85,000 per annum.
Benefits
Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k), Paid paternity and maternity leave, Commuter benefits, Disability insurance, Tuition assistance
Culture
Coach operates within the Tapestry family and emphasizes inclusivity, creativity and cross-functional collaboration. The workplace encourages data-driven decision-making, continuous learning and direct communication, with a focus on innovation and career development within a global brand portfolio.
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.