Sr Manager, PDT Process Operations

Since its launch in 1993 with a collection of six essential handbags, Kate Spade New York has always been colorful, bold, and optimistic. Today, it is a global lifestyle brand that designs extraordinary things for the everyday, delivering seasonal collections of handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear, home décor, and more. Known for its rich heritage and unique brand DNA, Kate Spade New York offers a distinctive point of view and celebrates communities of women around the globe who live their perfectly imperfect lifestyles. 

Kate Spade New York 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.

Title: Sr. Manager, Process Operations PDT/Special projects                                                

Primary Purpose: The Sr. Manager of Process Operations PDT at Kate Spade is responsible for implementing strategies, processes and timeline adherence of the PDT across all product teams and key cross functional partners. This role involves developing, analyzing, measuring, optimizing, and documenting current and future processes across the C2C/PDT. Product to Market processes.  The Sr Manager has expertise and understanding of interconnecting functions and processes to optimize, create stability and sustainability in our activities linked to business goals.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with cross-functional teams to facilitate assessments and improve business processes through tools, metrics, and dashboard reporting to enable decision making.
• Provide a stable foundation for procedures and processes that enable the execution of creative and business activities through the supply chain.
• Providing communication, problem-solving, risk assessment, and facilitation of meetings.
• Create consistent documentation which captures evolving processes across various functional areas.
• Leading collaborative efforts across business groups to resolve potential and actual cross-functional issues that affect the organization.
• Monitoring results and publishing reports for future improvement.
• Manage the sample closet, ensuring organization and accessibility for all team members.
• Maintain samples tracking systems for internal audit visibility.
• Plan and execute special projects, including coordinating with various departments to ensure timely completion and alignment with company objectives.
• Proactively manage overlaps and conflicts by anticipating potential issues and addressing them before they arise.
• Ensure meetings are scheduled well in advance to allow team members to plan and avoid conflicts.
• Anticipate time conflicts and address proactively to ensure smooth operations and effective time management1.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Deep knowledge of creative operations, product development, merchandising, and supply chain processes.
• Practical experience of documenting processes mapping.
• Knowledge of relevant business practices and standards, modeling, and simulation tools.
• Demonstrated ability to work well within a team and wider Tapestry organization.
• Ability to perform efficiently within a fast-paced team environment with a strong sense of urgency.
• High level of organizational skills, including strong attention to detail, time management, and follow-up/follow-through skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to adapt and influence creative leads and senior executive leadership
• Maintain collaborative relationships.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred or 8+ years of Development and Supply chains experience working with product from concept through execution.
• Seasoned strategic thinking leader with proven abilities to successfully execute strategies to tactical action.
• Proven leadership and managerial experience, including developing a high-performing team and individuals.
• Capable of evaluating and changing priorities on an as needed basis.