Manager, Product Development - Special Projects

Manager, Product Development - Special Projects

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 lastfor 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.

The Manager, Special Projects focuses on tactical execution from initial design concept to bulk production order placement.

The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in Product Development to :

• Drive execution of the collection consistent with the aesthetic vision and with a strong focus on meeting the business requirements for margin goals, quality standards and timelines.
• Partner with the Asia PD and Strategic Costing teams to provide on-time costing, updates and options, as needed. Drive NY costing activities, and collaboration with design, merch, and production to achieve IMU and Delivery goals.
• Manage the day-to-day activities and take the lead on daily development communication with global partners, focused on clarity of information, timely responses and ensuring alignment and understanding of design intent, management of milestones and deliverables. Removes barriers, and / or escalates risk.
• Build relationships and initiate processes with internal and external global partners, including agents and specialized contractors, to facilitate cross-functional synergy and collaboration through effective communication, clarity of roles and responsibilities, and alignment of goals.
• Manage product sampling and review schedule, with a focus on design intent, updates, standards, execution and overall consistency of information. and minimize liabilities.
• Partner with Material teams to ensure new materials are in work, pass testing requirements, and are on track for milestone deliverables.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance agility and improve efficiency.

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Coach 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 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.

Tapestry, Inc. will provide applicants and employees with reasonable accommodation for disabilities or religious beliefs. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact Tapestry People Services at 1-855-566-9264 or employeerelations@tapestry.com.

Work Setup : HYBRID

BASE PAY RANGE $80,000.00 TO $90,000.00 Annually

Here are some of the benefits that we offer : Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401 (K), Paid Paternity and Maternity leave, Commuter Benefits, Disability insurance and Tuition assistance. Please click here for a complete list of U.S Corporate Compensation & Benefits.