Senior Buyer (FTC)

Tapestry (Coach/Kate Spade); Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flex Fridays

Volunteer day

Learning & Development

Internal mobility

Social events

Inclusion initiatives

Job summary

Coach, part of the Tapestry portfolio, is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead strategic and operational product investment for Coach Women's Leathergoods across EMEAI.

You will cultivate strong relationships with key regional and global partners, drive in-season performance against financial targets within the Outlet channel, and play a pivotal role in the implementation of brand, product and planning strategies across the region.

Qualifications

• Experienced Buyer or Planner with strong Outlet background.
• Proven leadership capabilities, managing one or more direct reports.
• Multi-product category expertise including handbags and accessories.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills; financial metric literacy.

Responsibilities

• Own 75-80% of the Outlet business, driving trading and OTB with Inventory team.
• Lead planning, forecasting, and stock management at SKU level across channels.
• Manage a direct report and promote cross-functional collaboration.
• Ensure forecast accuracy aligned with monthly/quarterly plans.
• Analyze product performance and share insights with regional/global teams.
• Support pricing and promotional strategies across direct channels.

Skills

Outlet buying

Leadership

SKU planning

Analytical skills

European markets knowledge

Tools

SAP

RPAS

CORA

Excel

Job description

Coach is a global fashion house founded in New York in 1941. Inspired by the vision of Creative Director Stuart Vevers and the inclusive and courageous spirit of our hometown, we make beautiful things, crafted to last-for you to be yourself in.

Coach is part of the Tapestry portfolio - a global house of brands committed to stretching what's possible.

A member of the Tapestry family, we are part of a global house of brands that has unwavering optimism and is committed to being innovative and wholly inclusive. Visit Our People page to learn more about Tapestry's commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity.

Primary Purpose:

The Senior Buyer will lead the strategic and operational execution of product investment for Coach Women's Leathergoods across EMEAI. Reporting to the Senior Buying Manager, the Senior Buyer will cultivate strong relationships with key regional and global partners, drive in-season performance against financial targets within the Outlet channel, and play a pivotal role in the implementation of brand, product and planning strategies across the region.

The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in Buying to:

• Own 75-80% of the Outlet business, driving trading, investments, and OTB management in collaboration with the Inventory Management team and Senior Buying Manager
• Lead planning, forecasting, and management of sales and stock at SKU level across all channels, including markdown planning and end-of-season clearance
• Manage and develop one direct report, fostering growth and clarity on deliverables and timelines. Promote best practices within the team to enhance productivity and cross-functional collaboration
• Ensure forecast accuracy aligned with monthly and quarterly financial plans
• Conduct regular product performance analysis, sharing insights and action plans with local and global teams
• Manage the EMEAI assortment strategy across all channels, ensuring strategic alignment and effective communication with stakeholders
• Support pricing and promotional strategies across direct channels, conducting price analysis to inform buying and trading decisions
• Lead the Outlet Women's Leathergoods buy in line with quarterly strategies, ensuring investments reflect regional pricing, silhouettes, and customer preferences to achieve AOP targets
• Contribute to Outlet buying strategies, including product selection, door assortments, store tiering, and quarterly reviews
• Participate in seasonal buy reviews, hindsight meetings, and milestone calendar management
• Drive performance against sales and margin targets, identifying in-season opportunities and proposing trading actions to optimize investments and minimize risk
• Contribute to weekly trade and WSRM updates with strategic insights to the Senior Buying Manager and cross-functional teams
• Conduct ad-hoc analysis and scenario planning to support trading decisions and future planning
• Partner with the Inventory Planning team to manage on-hand inventory, support WOH/turn targets, and review AOP performance monthly and annually
• Partner with the Allocation team to prioritise category-specific allocations, considering floor set launches and peak trading periods
• Support the Wholesale Sales team with go-to-market assets and contribute to the Made to Forecast strategy for wholesale outlet growth
• Analyse product performance, customer feedback, consumer trends, and competitor activity to inform global merchandising and regional strategies. Share local market insights to support global product alignment and regional nuances

The accomplished individual will possess:

• Experienced Buyer or Planner with a strong background in Outlet
• Proven leadership capabilities, with prior experience managing one or more direct reports
• Multi-product category expertise, including experience in handbags and accessories
• Strong understanding of the luxury fashion or accessories market and experience working within a global brand or organisation
• Exceptional numerical and analytical skills, with a solid grasp of financial metrics and the ability to leverage key drivers to optimize business performance
• Proficiency in retail planning systems such as SAP, RPAS, CORA
• Advanced Excel skills
• Familiarity with European markets and regional business dynamics

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 di