Assistant Manager, Allocation & Inventory Management

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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. Position/Title : Assistant Manager, Allocation & Inventory Management (1 year Contract) Location : Seoul, Korea Report To : Sr. Manager, Allocation & Inventory Management Last Updated : Jun . 202 6 Coach is a leading design house of modern luxury accessories and lifestyle collections, with a long-standing reputation built on quality craftsmanship. Defined by a free-spirited, all-American attitude, the brand approaches design with a modern vision, reimagining luxury for today with an authenticity and innovation that is uniquely Coach. All over the world, the Coach name is synonymous with effortless New York style. Coach is part of the Tapestry portfolio – a global house of brands powered by optimism, innovation, and inclusivity. Primary Purpose: The Allocation Assistant Manager is responsible for driving inventory allocation and replenishment strategies to support sales, optimize inventory productivity, and improve stock efficiency across channels. Support the Sr. manager in driving Korea omnichannel business growth by developing inventory and allocation strategies aligned with brand priorities and customer needs. Key Responsibilities: Inventory Allocation & Replenishment - Manage allocation and replenishment activities for responsible channels/categories to maximize sales opportunities with healthy inventory flow. - Lead newness allocation to support monthly floorset; translate assortment and buy plans into distribution strategies, considering store door profile, sales history and business priorities. - Execute demand-based allocation strategies ensuring appropriate quantities are allocated based on sales expectations. - Develop and execute channel-specific inventory allocation strategies by understanding the unique characteristics, customer demand patterns, and operational requirements of B&M and E-commerce business. - Monitor sales trends, inventory productivity, sell-through, and weeks of supply (WOS) to make timely allocation decisions. - Rebalance inventory within and across markets based on product performance to minimize stock imbalances and maximize sales opportunities. - Build inventory plan for new store openings and events, considering business demand and product strategies. - Consolidate product requests from stores and incorporate them into allocation decisions where appropriate. Inventory Management & Analysis - Conduct weekly reports analyzing inventory status by store, channel, category, and SKU, identifying risks and opportunities. - Proactively identify inventory gaps, slow-moving stock, and replenishment issues, and recommend actionable solutions. - Monitor inbound schedules, shipment priorities, and operational constraints to adjust allocation plans and coordinate execution timelines with Logistics accordingly. Cross-Functional Collaboration - Partner with Buying teams to align allocation strategy with assortment plans. - Collaborate with Logistics teams to improve inventory flow and execution speed. - Communicate allocation priorities, inventory risks, and action plans clearly to Retail sales team. - Work closely with VM teams to support store readiness and product presentation needs. Process Improvement & System Management Participate in system enhancement projects and operational process improvements. Maintain Door Profiling & set up any changes in the LMS (Location Management System) Team & Execution Management Ensure high standards of execution accuracy, timeline management, and operational follow-through. Foster collaborative communication and proactive problem-solving within the team. Support ad-hoc administrative work Qualifications & Requirements 2-6 years of prior experience in Merchandise, planning, allocation, distribution, or supply chain. Experience managing inventory across multiple channels, including Retail, Outlet and E-commerce, preferred. Strong analytical and numerical skills; ability to translate large data into actionable business insights and inventory strategies. Excellent communication skills. Ability to build strong partnerships with cross-functional partners. Detail-oriented with focus on accuracy and precision in inventory planning and shipment tracking. Ability to work collaboratively in a fast paced, team-oriented environment. Ability to take ownership for continuous business improvement with a strong sense of urgency. Comfortable working in a dynamic environment and adapting to changing organizational structures, priorities, and business requirements. Highly organized, resilient, able to work under stress with a positive approach. Advanced Excel skills, knowledge of AllocateSmart, BI System, SAP as a plus Fluent in English Our Competencies for All Employees 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. 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. 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. 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. Perseverance : Pursues everything with energy, drive, and a need to finish; seldom gives up before finishing, especially in the face of resistance or setbacks. 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. 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 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. Our Competencies for All People Managers Strategic Agility : Sees ahead clearly; can anticipate future consequences and trends accurately; has broad knowledge and perspective; is future oriented; can articulately paint credible pictures and visions of possibilities and likelihoods; can create competitive and breakthrough strategies and plans. Developing Direct Reports and Others : Provides challenging and stretching tasks and assignments; holds frequent development discussions; is aware of each person's career goals; constructs compelling development plans and executes them; pushes people to accept developmental moves; will take on those who need help and further development; cooperates with the developmental system in the organization; is a people builder. Building Effective Teams : Blends people into teams when needed; creates strong morale and spirit in their team; shares wins and successes; fosters open dialogue; lets people finish and be responsible for their work; defines success in terms of the whole team; creates a feeling of belonging in the team. Tapestry 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 the 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. Visit Tapestry, Inc .