Tapestry Coordinator, Materials Development
Tapestry, New York, NY, United States
Overview
Kate Spade New York is a global lifestyle brand offering handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear, home décor, and more. Kate Spade New York is part of the Tapestry portfolio, a global house of brands committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity.
Primary Purpose The Raw Material Coordinator is responsible for supporting all aspects of raw material sourcing, development, and procurement. This includes fabric and trim sourcing, supplier relationships, costing, and ensuring timely delivery of raw materials to support seasonal product calendars.
Location New York, New York. Hybrid role, minimum in office 3 days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday). Flexibility required.
Responsibilities
Support RTW raw material development from design ideation to standard and color approval to proceed to bulk.
Partner closely with Design and PD partners to ensure raw materials sourced meet both aesthetic requirements and IMU targets.
Support reviewing & management of lab dips.
Partner with Product Development to source fabric and trims in key manufacturing regions. Each season identify with Product Development the key programs to be vertically sourced with FG factories.
Manage seasonal binder and approval organization.
Manage system updates within ECV.
Manage allocation, tracking, and reporting on all seasonal proto & market week materials.
Process department seasonal invoices and support budget tracking.
Support the management RTW RM WIP report & daily communication with suppliers & overseas partners.
Support with research to understand textile & hardware innovation and industry trends.
Partner to HK raw material team throughout material testing supporting the team on quality assurance, compliance and problem-solving issues.
Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships and stay updated with industry trends.
Communicate daily with the Design Team, PD, overseas offices, and suppliers.
Qualifications
0-2 years of experience in Raw Material development/ Product Development.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, EcVision or other PLM systems.
Experience in Excel with demonstrated ability in formulas and pivot tables.
Desired/Additional Skills
Exceptionally well-organized, efficient, and analytical.
Proven ability to work within tight deadlines.
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Demonstrated attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
Experience working in a global company with overseas partners.
Competencies Our Competencies for All Employees
Courage : Provides direct, actionable feedback; faces issues quickly and directly; takes necessary action.
Creativity : Generates new, unique ideas and makes connections between disparate notions.
Customer Focus : Meets expectations of internal and external customers; builds trust and relationships.
Dealing with Ambiguity : Manages change and risk without needing a full picture.
Drive for Results : Consistently performs at a high level and pushes for outcomes.
Interpersonal Savvy : Builds constructive relationships across the organization.
Learning on the Fly : Learns quickly when facing new problems; adaptable and curious.
Our Competencies for All People Managers
Strategic Agility : Anticipates future consequences and creates strategic plans.
Developing Direct Reports and Others : Provides development opportunities and plans for others.
Building Effective Teams : Fosters teamwork, morale, and open dialogue.
Kate Spade is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications relevant to the position. These decisions are made without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally protected basis.
ADA & Accommodations Tapestry, Inc. will provide reasonable accommodation for disabilities or religious beliefs. If you require accommodation for the application process, contact Tapestry People Services at 1-855-566-9264 or employeerelations@tapestry.com.
Base Pay Range $64,350.00-$68,000.00
Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision insurance; 401(K); Paid Paternity and Maternity leave; Commuter Benefits; Disability insurance; Tuition assistance. A complete list of U.S. Corporate Compensation & Benefits is available here.
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Primary Purpose The Raw Material Coordinator is responsible for supporting all aspects of raw material sourcing, development, and procurement. This includes fabric and trim sourcing, supplier relationships, costing, and ensuring timely delivery of raw materials to support seasonal product calendars.
Location New York, New York. Hybrid role, minimum in office 3 days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday). Flexibility required.
Responsibilities
Support RTW raw material development from design ideation to standard and color approval to proceed to bulk.
Partner closely with Design and PD partners to ensure raw materials sourced meet both aesthetic requirements and IMU targets.
Support reviewing & management of lab dips.
Partner with Product Development to source fabric and trims in key manufacturing regions. Each season identify with Product Development the key programs to be vertically sourced with FG factories.
Manage seasonal binder and approval organization.
Manage system updates within ECV.
Manage allocation, tracking, and reporting on all seasonal proto & market week materials.
Process department seasonal invoices and support budget tracking.
Support the management RTW RM WIP report & daily communication with suppliers & overseas partners.
Support with research to understand textile & hardware innovation and industry trends.
Partner to HK raw material team throughout material testing supporting the team on quality assurance, compliance and problem-solving issues.
Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships and stay updated with industry trends.
Communicate daily with the Design Team, PD, overseas offices, and suppliers.
Qualifications
0-2 years of experience in Raw Material development/ Product Development.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, EcVision or other PLM systems.
Experience in Excel with demonstrated ability in formulas and pivot tables.
Desired/Additional Skills
Exceptionally well-organized, efficient, and analytical.
Proven ability to work within tight deadlines.
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Demonstrated attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
Experience working in a global company with overseas partners.
Competencies Our Competencies for All Employees
Courage : Provides direct, actionable feedback; faces issues quickly and directly; takes necessary action.
Creativity : Generates new, unique ideas and makes connections between disparate notions.
Customer Focus : Meets expectations of internal and external customers; builds trust and relationships.
Dealing with Ambiguity : Manages change and risk without needing a full picture.
Drive for Results : Consistently performs at a high level and pushes for outcomes.
Interpersonal Savvy : Builds constructive relationships across the organization.
Learning on the Fly : Learns quickly when facing new problems; adaptable and curious.
Our Competencies for All People Managers
Strategic Agility : Anticipates future consequences and creates strategic plans.
Developing Direct Reports and Others : Provides development opportunities and plans for others.
Building Effective Teams : Fosters teamwork, morale, and open dialogue.
Kate Spade is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications relevant to the position. These decisions are made without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally protected basis.
ADA & Accommodations Tapestry, Inc. will provide reasonable accommodation for disabilities or religious beliefs. If you require accommodation for the application process, contact Tapestry People Services at 1-855-566-9264 or employeerelations@tapestry.com.
Base Pay Range $64,350.00-$68,000.00
Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision insurance; 401(K); Paid Paternity and Maternity leave; Commuter Benefits; Disability insurance; Tuition assistance. A complete list of U.S. Corporate Compensation & Benefits is available here.
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