Tapestry Senior Manager, Buying

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

• Define and execute Men's & Lifestyle buying strategies, product selections, and door/online assortments across channels
• Own delivery of seasonal buy reviews, hindsight meetings, and management of the seasonal milestone calendar
• Lead weekly team business reviews and deliver financial overviews with strategic actions to senior leadership
• Drive category performance against sales, margin, and inventory objectives by identifying in-season opportunities and recommending trading actions
• Analyse product performance, customer feedback, consumer trends, competitor activity, and regional insights to inform decision-making
• Lead monthly reporting activities in partnership with Finance and Inventory Management teams
• Partner with Inventory Management to review on-hand inventory and facilitate meeting Global WOH/turn targets
• Mentor and develop team members and foster a high-performance culture
• Partner with Wholesale Sales team to lead coordination of go-to-market assets for Men's & Lifestyle categories
• Develop Made-To-Forecast strategy and drive growth for Wholesale Men's & Lifestyle business through tiering strategies
• Work with Wholesale and Marketplace teams to ensure consistent product and promotional alignment
• Partner with Allocation team to drive activity and prioritisation for Men's & Lifestyle allocations
• Meet annually and monthly with Trading Manager and Inventory Management to review AOP and propose shifts for buys
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key regional and global stakeholders
• Champion best practices and continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational excellence
• Conduct ad hoc analysis, forecasting, and scenario planning to support trading decisions

Qualifications

• 7+ years' Buying and Planning experience managing multi-category assortments including handbags and accessories
• Multi-channel buying experience across Outlet, eCommerce, and Marketplace
• Strong commercial, analytical, and financial acumen with ability to leverage data and business drivers
• Advanced Excel proficiency
• People leadership experience with ability to develop and motivate high-performing teams
• Knowledge of the luxury fashion and accessories market
• Experience working within a global organisation and supporting European markets
• Strategic and customer-focused mindset with ability to translate insights into actionable strategies
• Solutions-oriented and agile with ability to make sound decisions in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across regional and global teams
• Excellent communication skills and ability to align teams around priorities and business objectives

Skills

Experience

7+ years of Buying and Planning experience in luxury fashion or multi-category retail environments, with demonstrated success managing handbags, accessories, and lifestyle categories across multiple channels including wholesale, outlet, and eCommerce. Experience working within global organisations and supporting European markets required.

Education

No specific educational qualification stated; degree-level education in business, fashion, merchandising, or related field is typically expected for this seniority level.

Workplace

Benefits

Hybrid working (3 days office, 2 days remote); Flex Fridays option; 1 paid volunteering day per year; Learning & Development opportunities; Internal mobility & career progression; Regular social events; Equity, Inclusion & Diversity initiatives; 25 days holiday plus bank holidays; Multi-brand discount up to 50% (Coach and Kate Spade); Private healthcare with health assessment (Bupa); Bupa rewards with financial wellbeing support and wellness discounts; Private dental cover; Free 24/7 support for family building, fertility and menopause (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.

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