Sr. Allocation Analyst, NA Collection Handbags

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.

Job Title: Senior Allocation Analyst, North America Collection Handbags

 

Primary Purpose:

The Collection Handbag Allocation Analyst is responsible for effectively managing inventory levels to support Coach’s overall North America sales and inventory plans. This person would be the sole owner of Collection handbag allocations. This person would manage store and ecommerce inventory splits, balance allocations across multiple DCs, and create back-in-stock strategies for high profile styles. The Allocation team is highly collaborative and partners closely with a variety of cross functional teams. This is a great opportunity for an individual with outstanding analytical and communication skills, who is strategic, motivated and systems-savvy.

 

The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in this role to…

 

• Analyze and manage inventory levels at both distribution and store levels across +400 seasonal skus
• Effectively utilize allocation strategies to impact the financial success of handbag department
• Works with Buying Partners to clearly communicate allocation strategies, understand Buying strategies, and ensure alignment with cross-functional partners
• Collaborate with peers to ensure consistency and accuracy of information, share best practices and maximize systems knowledge
• Interface with Center of Excellence team to understand and manage store inventory, capacity, and product flow.
• Idea generating, implements forward looking strategies
• Detail oriented can manage multiple projects at once and adhere to deadlines
• Problem solving mindset and uses their critical thinking skills to identify and resolve
• Must demonstrate excellent communication skills across our core team & cross functional partners

 

The accomplished individual will possess...

• Motivated individual with a passion for data analysis, growth driving initiatives and innovation

• Strong strategic thinking and outstanding analytical/quantitative skills with ability to manage large amounts of data.
• Excellent listening, communication and presentation skills; ability to effectively interact with team members and cross functional and field partners at all levels
• Ability to effectively multi-task, prioritize and adapt to fast-paced, dynamic business environment, Excellent time management skills

• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment

 

An outstanding professional will have...

 

• 2+ years of previous Allocation experience or an equivalent combination of relevant work experience and education will be considered
• Experience with allocation and reporting systems and databases required (i.e. Micro-strategy, Tableau, Alteryx, Apollo, AllocateSmart, SAP)

• 2+ years of advanced working knowledge of MS Excel required

 

Our Competencies for All Employees

 

• Courage: Doesn’t hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current, direct, complete, and “actionable” 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 orig