- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Nov 5, 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.
Coach seeks a Senior Allocator to manage men’s footwear inventory and allocation strategies supporting North American Retail and Outlet plans. The role partners with Buying and cross-functional teams, analyzes distribution and store inventory, and recommends seasonal buy investments; base pay is $80,000–$88,000.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage inventory levels to support Coach’s North American Retail and Outlet sales and inventory plans.
- Apply allocation strategies to support the financial success of selected departments.
- Continuously analyze and manage inventory at distribution and store levels.
- Partner with Buying teams to communicate allocation strategies, understand buying strategies, and align with cross-functional partners.
- Collaborate with peers to ensure information consistency and accuracy, share best practices, and maximize systems knowledge.
- Recommend seasonal buy investment strategies to influence inventory based on channel performance and tiering strategies.
- Conduct door and distribution analysis to inform current and forward-looking business.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Advanced working knowledge of MS Excel and retail math.
- Passion for data analysis and driving growth and innovation.
- Experience managing sized categories and understanding the importance of inventory optimization.
- Strategic forward thinking and outstanding analytical and quantitative skills, including the ability to manage large amounts of data and leverage Alteryx recommendations.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic business environment.
- Excellent listening, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to interact effectively with team members and cross-functional and field partners at all levels.
- Keen attention to detail and commitment to completing tasks accurately and efficiently.
- Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
- Problem-solving mindset and critical-thinking skills to identify and resolve issues.
- Ability to work independently and own the end-to-end process.
- Experience with allocation and reporting systems and databases, including InventorySmart, MicroStrategy, Tableau, and Alteryx.
Skills
Experience
At least 2–4 years of allocation experience.
Education
Bachelor’s degree.
Workplace
This position is based in New York, New York, USA.
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Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, 401(k), paid paternity and maternity leave, commuter benefits, and 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.
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