Tapestry Senior Materials Sourcing Developer

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

• Track and manage all key product development milestones and special projects across both brands, including design phases, pre-launch and launch cycles, merchandise windows, runway collections, and lookbooks, ensuring on-time execution
• Oversee leather substitution processes for all Asia product development teams, monitor shipment status for sampling requests and launch shipments to suppliers, and proactively update material in-flight data to maintain production schedules
• Coordinate and support design trips for Coach and Kate Spade brands (approximately eight trips annually), managing logistics and ensuring timely follow-up on action items
• Administer color standards and color proxies in collaboration with New York leather management teams and field teams, coordinating dispatch to suppliers and retail material suppliers
• Supervise all leather testing activities for both brands with and without technical requirements, review test reports with New York leadership, and communicate test failures to field teams for corrective action
• Monitor FFP heritage brand samples and testing protocols, distributing results to New York leadership for review and approval
• Address all leather-related issues escalated by Asia product development teams and suppliers, implementing solutions to prevent recurring defects
• Facilitate rapid approval of stock leather sharing requests from product development and suppliers to ensure timely access to sampling materials
• Coordinate purchasing of leather from suppliers upon New York approval when requested by Asia product development teams
• Enhance cross-functional collaboration through leather appreciation presentations and product knowledge sessions with product development, design, suppliers, retail material suppliers, merchandise management, and related departments
• Conduct costing analysis for all exotic leather grades for both Coach and Kate Spade, providing financial insights for sourcing decisions
• Drive new leather development initiatives with Chinese tanneries to support innovation and product differentiation

Qualifications

• Extensive professional experience in leather development, including deep knowledge of material properties, specifications, and performance characteristics
• Proven expertise in milestone management, production timelines, and project coordination across global supply chains
• Demonstrated competency in leather costing, pricing analysis, and supplier negotiation
• Strong track record in leather issue identification, root-cause analysis, and corrective action implementation
• Ability to deliver compelling leather appreciation sessions and technical presentations to cross-functional leadership
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to build effective working relationships across product development, design, sourcing, quality, and merchandising functions

Skills

Experience

Extensive hands-on experience in leather development, material sourcing, and supply chain coordination within luxury fashion or apparel manufacturing, with proven success in managing complex cross-functional initiatives and resolving material-related challenges across multiple product lines and geographies.

Education

Bachelor's degree in materials science, textiles, fashion technology, supply chain management, or related field; or equivalent professional experience demonstrating mastery of materials development and sourcing practices.

Workplace

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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