Assistant, Global Merchandising, Women's SLGs/ACC Outlet

Tapestry•New York, NY

4d•$65,000 - $70,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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. Primary Purpose: At Coach, we believe better-made things can help create a better-made future—and this starts with how we design, craft and develop our products. Though we’ve always prided ourselves on creating high quality product crafted to last, we know we must go further and build a more circular future for fashion. With this responsibility in mind, we are launching a new initiative focused on circularity with an innovative business model that reimagines product “end of life” and Coach’s impact on the environment.The Assistant Merchant will be a key team member of this team, supporting the development of product and assortment strategies that meet our sustainability goals as well as the needs of our target consumers and partnering cross-functionality to bring this assortment to market. This role will report to the Manager, Global Merchandising Women's Outlet Leather Goods.The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in merchandising to...

Requirements

BA/BS degree preferred
1 year of experience in merchandising or buying, ideally in luxury goods or accessories preferred
Strong product sensibility and foundational understanding of the merchandising product lifecycle
Interest in sustainability; previous sustainability-related exposure is a plus
Ability to use customer insights and data to support decision making
Team-oriented with a proactive, can-do attitude
Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving environments
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to shift priorities
Solid analytical skills and understanding of retail math
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

Internship/Store experience preferred

Responsibilities

Support the Director and broader merchandising team in building seasonal product strategies, assortment architecture, and pricing recommendations that drive growth, profitability, and customer acquisition within Women’s Outlet SLGs and Specialty Accessories.
Manage day‑to‑day merchandising tasks, including maintaining and updating assortment sheets, tracking product lifecycle milestones, and managing the seasonal calendar to ensure timely delivery of key milestones.
Own all aspects of assortment edit and presentation preparation—coordinating samples, building line sheets, compiling reporting, and organizing assortment architecture for internal reviews.
Lead the style setup process by entering and maintaining style, color, pricing, and attribute details within the line planning system (ECVision).
Consolidate product and assortment information each season to ensure alignment with broader brand and corporate strategies. Create presentation materials and visual boards to support category strategy and design development.
Communicate assortment changes following key milestone meetings and ensure all systems and cross‑functional partners are updated accordingly.
Partner closely with Product Development and Global Merchandise Planning to support the seasonal buy process and confirm assortment accuracy.
Run weekly sales reporting to monitor performance and distribute insights to the team.
Conduct ad hoc analyses to help identify emerging trends, category opportunities, and consumer behavior shifts.
Analyze global sales, business unit feedback, and focus‑group learnings to support the creation of seasonal briefs and recommend future opportunities.
Monitor competitive activity—including online, in‑store, and runway research—to identify emerging trends, whitespace opportunities, and competitive risks within the women’s SLGs and specialty accessories space.
Partner with Consumer Insights/Consumer Engagement teams to deepen understanding of key customer segments (including Gen Z) and translate learnings into actionable product opportunities.
Apply research findings to line planning, trend presentations, and seasonal strategy development.
Operate within an agile working model, contributing to empowered, self‑organizing teams that prioritize rapid iteration, continuous feedback, and adaptability throughout the product development cycle.
Build strong cross‑functional partnerships with Design, Product Development, Global Merchandise Planning, Marketing, Creative, and regional business teams to drive seasonal assortments from concept through finalization.