Materials Development Coordinator – Leather & Fashion Goods

Tapestry, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401 (K)

Paid Paternity and Maternity leave

Commuter Benefits

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Kate Spade New York, a Tapestry brand, seeks a Materials Coordinator to drive sourcing, development, and organization of raw materials for leather goods from concept to bulk production approval. You will coordinate across leather, fabric, and hardware, partnering with Design, Product Development, Merchandising, and Supply Chain to ensure timely, accurate material delivery.

Join a global lifestyle brand known for its colorful, optimistic heritage and collaborative culture, with a focus on

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in materials development, product development, merchandising, sourcing, or a related function; a combination of education and experience will be considered
• Excellent organizational and project coordination skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience working with PLM or material management systems preferred
• Interest in leather goods, materials development, and product creation

Responsibilities

• Support sourcing and development of seasonal and core materials across leather, fabric, and hardware categories
• Track new material developments and maintain master development charts on a daily basis
• Obtain, organize, and archive material costing sheets
• Maintain and update material databases and seasonal material charts
• Distribute article master information to internal stakeholders and global teams
• Collaborate closely with Design, Product Development, Merchandising, and Supply Chain teams throughout the development process
• Communicate regularly with suppliers regarding development status, submissions, and material updates
• Maintain material libraries, article masters, and seasonal material boards
• Label all material samples with complete article information and corresponding tracking details
• Organize and maintain seasonal material rails and developments
• Create and distribute material swatches to cross-functional teams
• Update core and seasonal material boards with approved swatches
• Maintain organization and inventory of article master closets and material storage areas
• Manage receipt, processing, and distribution of incoming material packages
• Open and review packages in a timely manner with the Materials team
• Verify sample contents and update corresponding tracking charts
• Label materials and ensure proper documentation
• Distribute materials and swatches to appropriate teams
• Coordinate outbound shipments to suppliers and global teams
• Update Materials teams with tracking information within 24 hours of shipment
• Maintain accurate shipment records and tracking logs
• Create and maintain seasonal color palettes for internal and external distribution
• Set up color requests within designated systems and databases
• Create new colors and update color information within material databases
• Track color proxy development status and manage receipt of submissions
• Organize and distribute seasonal color proxy rings to internal partners
• Maintain the Raw Materials Sourcing Closet and development areas
• Ensure sourcing resources, sample libraries, and development materials remain organized and accessible
• Support ongoing maintenance and continuous improvement of team organizational processes
• Accurate and timely maintenance of materials databases, charts, and development tools
• Effective coordination and communication with suppliers and global teams
• Timely processing and distribution of development samples and shipments
• Partnership with cross-functional teams: Design, Product Development, and Merchandising
• Consistent organization and upkeep of material libraries, sourcing areas, and sample inventories

Skills

Materials development

Project coordination

Communication

Organization

Excel

PowerPoint

Tools

PLM system

Job description

Kate Spade New York, a Tapestry brand, seeks a Materials Coordinator to drive sourcing, development, and organization of raw materials for leather goods from concept to bulk production approval. You will coordinate across leather, fabric, and hardware, partnering with Design, Product Development, Merchandising, and Supply Chain to ensure timely, accurate material delivery.

Join a global lifestyle brand known for its colorful, optimistic heritage and collaborative culture, with a focus on