Sr. Manager, Materials Development - Footwear

Tapestry, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; 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

Coach is seeking a Sr. Manager, Materials Development - Footwear to lead the end-to-end development of fashion leathers, fabrics, prints, and color from concept to production.

You will partner with Design, Merchandising, Production and Technical teams to ensure timely delivery and seamless material continuity for the Footwear category. In this role you will organize material development information, maintain the color library and Article Masters, coordinate overseas supplier communications, and

Qualifications

• 8+ years in footwear materials development and production.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of fabric and leather materials and color development.

Responsibilities

• Serve as day-to-day point of contact for Design, Merchandising, Production, and Tech teams.
• Execute material development from concept to commercialization and drive cross-functional alignment.
• Maintain material development charts and library with references.
• Ensure ECVision database is complete and updated; follow up with overseas suppliers.
• Lead cross-functional Article Master reviews and end-of-season recaps.
• Attend and lead cross-functional meetings; manage ad hoc projects.

Skills

Materials development

Footwear production

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

ECVision

PLM

Word

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 Sr. Manager, Materials Development - Footwear is a dynamic individual contributor responsible for the development, commercialization and timely delivery of innovative fashion leathers, fabrics, prints, and color from design concept through production for the Footwear category. The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in Materials Development and Sourcing to ... Day-to-day point person for Design, Merchandising, Production, and Technical Teams Executes material development activities from Concept to Commercialization and drives issue resolution and cross-functional alignment Organize, maintain, track material development information and references Maintain and distribute material development charts that are shared cross-functionally Ensure that the ECVision database is complete, accurate and updated in a timely manner Accurate follow up with overseas suppliers for status updates Possess an awareness of the product development timeline and understand how their function relates to the big picture Proactively communicate with the team and cross functional partners about material development status, material sample orders, and any delays/issues Partner with the team to maintain and organize an efficient material and color library as well as archiving system that includes development references and article masters. Lead cross functional Article Master review and ensure masters are sent to overseas partners Prepare and analyze end of season recaps Act as an organizational lead within team Work out of the box, multitask and juggle ad hoc projects and processes for quick accurate turnaround Maintain clear communications within the internal and external teams Attend and lead cross-functional meetings as needed Special projects as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

8+ years of experience in footwear materials development and production Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Material technical knowledge - fabric and leather Sense of urgency and ability to work in a fast-paced environment A true team player with strong interpersonal skills Highly organized and detail oriented Ability to multi-task and balance high-priority situations under pressure Possesses creative and innovative way of thinking Takes proactive approach with strong problem-solving skills Flexibility to adapt to an evolving environment Analytical skills to interpret and react to information accurately An outstanding professional will have Bachelor's degree preferred. Computer proficiency in Excel, Window, Word, Power Point, PLM and ECVision Currently working in related fields.

Our Competencies for All Employees

Courage: Doesn’t hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current, direct, complete, and actional positive and corrective feedback to others; lets people know where they stand; faces up to people problems on any person or situation (not including direct reports) quickly and directly; is not afraid to take negative action when necessary. Creativity: Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming settings. Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect. Dealing with Ambiguity: Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn’t upset when things are up in the air; doesn’t have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty. Drive for Results: Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results. Interpersonal Savvy: Relates well to all kinds of people, up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably. Learning on the Fly: Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; analyzes both successes and failures for clues to improvement; experiments and will try anything to find solutions; enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks; quickly grasps the essence and the underlying structure of anything.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity Statement

Coach is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people. All employment decisions (including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, transfer, training, discipline and termination) are based on the applicant’s or employee’s qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration. These decisions are made without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally-recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Tapestry, Inc. will provide applicants and employees with reasonable accommodation for disabilities or religious beliefs. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact Tapestry People Services at 1-855-566-9264.

Compensation

Base Pay Range $110,000.00-$145,000.00

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401 (K)
• Paid Paternity and Maternity leave
• Commuter Benefits
• Disability insurance
• Tuition assistance

Company Culture

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that’s unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it’s our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area. At Tapestry, we bring together the iconic brands of Coach and Kate Spade New York—uniting bold ideas, diverse voices, and boundless creativity to stretch what’s possible. Driven by dreamers and makers, we turn passion into progress. By embracing differences and pushing boundaries, we create with purpose, uplift one another, and shape a more inclusive, sustainable future—together.

Brand Mission

Our brands go beyond products—they inspire confidence, encourage self-expression, and build lasting emotional connections with consumers. Through constant innovation and deep customer insight, we anticipate where shoppers are headed and adapt to meet them with personalized, seamless experiences. Our digitally powered, unified shopping journey allows our brands to become part of people’s lives—meeting them when, where, and how they choose to shop.