Senior Men's Footwear Allocator – Data-Driven Growth

Tapestry (Coach/Kate Spade); New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Coach is seeking a Senior Allocator in New York to manage inventory levels that support North American Retail & Outlet sales. You will analyze data, partner with cross-functional teams, and influence allocation decisions for growth. Strong Excel and retail math skills, plus 2–4 years in allocation, are required.

You will work closely with Buying, drive inventory optimization, and leverage systems like InventorySmart, MicroStrategy, Tableau, and Alteryx to deliver strategic results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2–4 years of allocation experience.
• Advanced working knowledge of MS Excel and retail math.
• Passion for data analysis and driving growth and innovation.
• Experience managing sized categories and optimizing inventory.
• Strong forward thinking with the ability to handle large data and Alteryx recommendations.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and thrive in a fast-paced setting.
• Excellent listening, communication, and presentation skills across levels.
• Attention to detail and drive to finish tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Time management, prioritization, and problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to work independently through end-to-end allocation processes.
• Experience with allocation and reporting systems: InventorySmart, MicroStrategy, Tableau, Alteryx.

Responsibilities

• Utilize allocation strategies to impact department financials.
• Analyze and manage inventory levels at distribution and store levels.
• Communicate allocation strategies with Buying and cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate to share best practices and maximize system knowledge.
• Recommend seasonal buy investments based on channel performance.
• Perform door and distribution analysis to influence current and future business.

Skills

Allocation experience

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Retail math

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

InventorySmart

MicroStrategy

Tableau

Alteryx

MS Excel

Job description

Coach is seeking a Senior Allocator in New York to manage inventory levels that support North American Retail & Outlet sales. You will analyze data, partner with cross-functional teams, and influence allocation decisions for growth. Strong Excel and retail math skills, plus 2–4 years in allocation, are required.

You will work closely with Buying, drive inventory optimization, and leverage systems like InventorySmart, MicroStrategy, Tableau, and Alteryx to deliver strategic results.