Manager, Marketplace Inventory Management

This global house of brands – Coach & Kate Spade New York – was built by unconventional entrepreneurs and unexpected solutions, so when we say we believe in dreams, we mean we believe in making them happen. Primary Purpose: The Manager of Inventory Management for Marketplace will lead the team to create, finalise, and execute the in-season management of inventory and allocation to support multiple Marketplace partners. This role is instrumental in driving performance against sales and margin targets by optimising inventory and maximising both pre-season and in-season stock.

Reporting to the Tapestry Senior Director of Inventory Management & Allocation, the Manager will lead, develop and inspire a team of two, a Senior Inventory Management Planner and Allocator. 

The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in Inventory Management to:

Lead inventory management for the Coach and Kate Spade New York Marketplace channel
Conduct monthly sales reforecast against OTB plans, supporting with the evaluation of business performance and update of sales, shipments, inventory, GM%, DR% targets, and stock turn
Drive inventory optimisation in line with global targets to support delivery of the Annual Operating plan and facilitate inventory optimisation
Maintain and publish seasonal OTB, including sales, gross margin, shipment, inventory turn and W.Manage the carryover vs seasonal inventory strategy (NOOS management) in-season trading, driving risk and opportunity discussions
Determine optimal fulfilment for B2B inventory modelling (utilising planning system and tools)
Utilise planning system management and ensure deliverables are met by the team
Partner with Buying teams to drive movement of aged inventory through relevant channels and share timelines with the business
Collate and present inventory overviews and weekly trade to Global and Leadership teams
Partner closely with the Finance team to align on short and long-term sales, gross margin, and inventory targets; 4+ years’ experience in inventory management/merchandise planning
~ Highly commercial, numerate and analytical, and familiar with demand planning processes; operates with a clear command of key financial drivers in driving a business
~ Advanced computer skills in Excel and retail planning systems e.g. RPAS, Cora, SAP 
~ Proven people management skills with the ability to effectively communicate, mentor and problem solve
~ Experience of working with a global company/brand
~ Hybrid working (3 days working from the office, 2 days remote)
~ 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


25 days holiday in addition to bank holidays
~ Annual Incentive Plan (company performance bonus)
~ Multi brand discount up to 50% off Coach & Kate Spade New York
~ 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


can shift gears comfortably; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.
Our Competencies for All People Managers
will take on those who need help and further development; Building Effective Teams : Blends people into teams when needed; 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.