Manager, Store Operations

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. Primary Purpose The Manager, Omni Operations / Inventory Systems & NSO Processes will be responsible for the implementation & ongoing development of all inventory systems / processes. This position will also lead all NSO processes, including new store openings, renovations, relocations & closings for NA Retail / Outlet stores & Coffee Shops and Coach International (Travel Retail & Americas region). This individual will work in a highly collaborative role with a broad group of vendor and corporate business partners and the Field Leadership team. The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in Omni Operations to... Responsible for the ongoing management and continuous development of our inventory systems - MIMS (inventory management), PCS (shipment management / tracking), Datascan (physical inventory) and Nedap (RFID). In partnership with Inventory Control, IT and cross-functional teams, develop and define requirements for the changes / enhancements necessary to support the business. Ensure any process variations for different channels / countries are considered. Lead the testing, training, communication and procedural documentation for all updated and new system enhancements / implementations. Lead the pilot and rollout process / timeline for new technology while partnering with appropriate business partners to ensure alignment. Execute physical inventory process two times each fiscal year, partnering with Inventory Control, Allocation, Loss Prevention, Field Leadership & Datascan. Manage timelines, communication and training, update processes as needed. Lead the new store opening, renovation, relocation & closing processes. Act as project manager for each project, coordinating activities with cross functional corporate partners & Field Leadership. Manage the timeline, communication & coordination of activities with the store team. Ensure everyone is clear on roles and responsibilities. Act as the main point of contact for the Store Manager and Multi-Manager. For each new project (new stores, renovations, relocations), partner with Architecture, VM and Field Leadership to review floor plans, with a focus on POS / cash wrap placement, backroom layout & overall storage capacity. Initiate new store systems set-up with EIM, IT & HR. Ensure set-up is complete in advance of recruiting / hiring processes. Manage LMS set-up & updates for each project, partnering with cross functional data owners as needed. Responsible for developing / continually evolving NSO processes, procedures, checklists & communication strategy. Gather feedback from corporate & field partners & hindsight each project to define best practices and enable continuous improvement. Develop and maintain an expert level of knowledge for all in-store processes, applications and systems. Develop and maintain an understanding of the various store network platforms to ensure we are able to partner and advise as needed on the capacity as well as limitations. Maintain a strong working knowledge of all policies and procedures. Stay current with changes to the business that could necessitate process / policy or reporting updates. Develop and define requirements for the changes necessary to support the business. Leverage data / analytics to identify trends, uncover opportunities and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Maintain a communication calendar for the team to help manage messaging / tasks for recurring activities (in addition to systems updates / newness and project work), lead a quarterly review of LY messages to ensure everything is captured. Support on-site execution of the Store Manager Conference, as needed. Support Store Operations initiatives / projects on an as needed basis. Monitor email periodically after hours (nights / weekends) to react to any urgent or time sensitive issues. The accomplished individual will possess... Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills. Highly organized and proactive with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with strong attention to detail and accuracy. Experience working across many functional areas of a company. Can successfully relate to and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization and can collaborate with various backgrounds and styles. Ability to gain consensus and work in a challenging, fast paced and highly collaborative environment. Ability to implement strategies, monitor progress and make necessary adjustments to achieve objectives and mitigate risk. Ability to proactively troubleshoot and problem solve. Displays authenticity, flexibility and agility to adapt to a changing business and corporate environment. Creativity, practicality and ability to deal with complex business matters. Superior follow through, organization and customer service oriented. An outstanding professional will have... A Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of relevant work experience. A relevant combination of education and work experience will be considered. Strong computer skills & overall systems savvy, with advanced working knowledge of MS Office. Experience in managing and developing a team. Intellectual curiosity and a passion to learn and to make an impact. 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 maintain 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. 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. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io Visit Tapestry, Inc. Base Pay Range $100,000.00-$110,000.00 Benefits Here are some of the benefits that we offer: Medical insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance

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