- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 19, 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 is hiring a Senior Inventory Planner to execute and maintain Coach Europe’s inventory plans, lead receipt planning, manage forecasting and monitor inventory performance. The role is based in Greater London and offers hybrid working, with three office days and two remote days; visa sponsorship is unavailable.
Role & Responsibilities
- Execute and maintain inventory and OTB plans at sublevel to provide detailed visibility into inventory and sales strategy.
- Lead core assortment receipt planning with Buying, aligning receipt flow with sales trends and inventory targets to maximise sell-through.
- Maintain Oracle planning systems, aligning them with approved assumptions and targets in accordance with monthly deliverables.
- Deliver seasonal and in-season sales reforecasting, updating receipts, inventory, GM%, stock turn and W.O.H in systems.
- Ensure planning outputs are accurate, complete and published in line with governance calendars.
- Prepare and maintain monthly inventory risk and opportunity system inputs aligned with SMI deliverables.
- Support monthly inventory actions, including order chasing, prebooked materials and execution of global excess plans.
- Monitor inventory performance, ageing and stock turn, reporting variances and risks clearly.
- Execute Local Fulfillment Center purchase order splits and identify and execute rebalances to improve ST% and inventory optimisation.
- Act as a systems super user, ensuring data integrity and consistent system use.
Qualifications
- Significant experience in inventory management at Merchandiser/Planner level or similar.
- Commercially focused, numerate and analytical, with knowledge of demand planning processes and a strong understanding of key financial drivers of business performance.
- Advanced retail mathematics and Excel skills, with demonstrated proficiency in building reports and analytical tools.
- Experience with Oracle, SAP or MicroStrategy would be beneficial.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and engage effectively at all levels.
- Effective problem-solving skills and the ability to develop clear recommendations through analysis.
- Must already have the right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not available.
Skills
Experience
Significant experience in inventory management at Merchandiser/Planner level or similar.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in London, England, UK.
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Benefits
Hybrid working (3 days in the office and 2 days remote); 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; seasonal and cultural social events; equity, inclusion and diversity initiatives, including employee resource groups and a regional inclusion council; 25 days of holiday in addition to bank holidays; Annual Incentive Plan (company performance bonus); multi-brand discount of up to 50% on Coach and Kate Spade; private healthcare with a health assessment through 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 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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