Senior Manager, Buying (FTC)

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Primary Purpose: The Senior Manager, Buying will lead the strategic and operational execution of product investment for Coach Europe Men's & Lifestyle categories and drive in-season performance against financial targets across the region and channels. This role will be instrumental in executing brand, product, and planning strategies.

The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in Buying & Planning to:

• Define and execute Men's & Lifestyle buying strategies, product selections and door/online assortments, which drives consumer engagement across channels

• Own the delivery of seasonal buy reviews, hindsight meetings, and management of the seasonal milestone calendar

• Lead weekly team business reviews and deliver financial overviews with clear strategic actions to senior leadership

• Drive category performance against sales, margin, and inventory objectives by identifying in-season opportunities, mitigating risks, and recommending trading actions and promotional strategies aligned to AOP and SMI targets

• Analyse and interpret product performance, customer feedback, consumer trends, competitor activity and regional insights to inform decision-making and provide actionable recommendations to Global Merchandising teams

• Lead the team in delivering accurate and timely monthly reporting activities, partnering closely with Finance and Inventory Management teams

• Partner with Inventory Management to review on-hand inventory and own activities to facilitate meeting Global WOH/turn targets, proposing actions with timelines to support

• Mentor and develop team members and foster a high-performance culture

• Partner with the Wholesale Sales team to lead the coordination of go-to-market assets for Men's & Lifestyle categories in region

• Develop the future Made-To-Forecast strategy and drive growth for the Wholesale Men's & Lifestyle business through tiering strategies, product alignment and highlighting regional product nuances to support local market requirements

• Work closely with Wholesale and Marketplace teams to ensure consistent product and promotional alignment, leveraging performance and inventory insights to optimise results across channels

• Partner with the Allocation team to drive activity and prioritisation for Men's & Lifestyle allocations, taking floor set launch dates and peak trading into consideration

• Meet with the Trading Manager and Inventory Management team annually and monthly to review AOP and changes reflective of sales and markets trends. Propose shifts for buys to ensure AOP targets are met

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key regional and global stakeholders, ensuring effective collaboration and alignment across the business

• Champion best practices and continuous improvement initiatives, driving team productivity, operational excellence, and a strong understanding of business priorities

• Conduct ad hoc analysis, forecasting, and scenario planning to support trading decisions, business performance, and future growth opportunities

The accomplished individual will possess:

• 7+ years' Buying and Planning experience, with proven success managing multi-category assortments, including handbags and accessories

• Multi-channel buying experience, including Outlet, eCommerce and Marketplace

• Strong commercial, analytical and financial acumen, with the ability to leverage data and key business drivers to maximise performance

• Advanced Excel skills

• People leadership experience, with the 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 the ability to translate insights into actionable business strategies

• Solutions-oriented, agile and able to make sound decisions in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to build effective partnerships across regional and global teams

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to align teams around priorities and business objectives

Please be advised that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. As such, you will only be considered if you already possess the right to work in the UK.

What Tapestry can offer you:

• Hybrid working (3 days working from the office, 2 days remote)

• Option to finish early on a Friday (Flex Fridays)

• 1 Paid Volunteering Day per year and opportunities to volunteer with global projects

• Learning & Development opportunities

• Internal mobility & career progression

• Regular Social Events - Seasonal & Cultural

• Equity Inclusion & Diversity initiatives which include employee resource groups & regional inclusion council

 
Other benefits include:

• 25 days holiday in addition to bank holidays

• Multi brand discount up to 50% off – Coach and Kate Spade.

• Private Healthcare with health assessment (Bupa)

• Bupa rewards - Financial wellbeing support and wellness discounts

• Private Dental Cover

• Free 24/7 support for family building, fertility and menopause with Maven

• Eyecare vouchers

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employer Pension Contribution

• Gym discount

• Interest free season ticket loan

• Cycle to work scheme

At Tapestry, we are committed to building a diverse & inclusive workforce. We know that having a wide range of perspectives and experiences makes us more innovative and brings us closer to our consumers. If you are interested in this role but do not believe you meet all the set criteria, that’s ok. We are happy to work with individuals who have the drive, passion, agility and willingness to learn. So, take a chance and apply; you may just be who we are looking for. We would be delighted to hear from you.  
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