Sr. Director, Retail Finance

Senior Director GC Retail Finance and Inventory Management

Title:                  Sr. Director, Retail Finance, Coach Greater China

Reports to:       VP & CFO, Tapestry APAC

Location:           Shanghai

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.

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.

Key Responsibilities:

Primary (Retail Finance):

Accountable for sales and gross margin planning for Coach Greater China

Partner with local business partners and regional FP&A team on investments in:

• Store construction
• Marketing events
• IT capabilities
• Customer activation (e.g., VIP program, digital marketing, CRM activities)

 Drive the business towards key financial objectives, identifying risks/opportunities as conditions change in the local market or with the brand’s performance

Continuously improve forecast accuracy to ensure optimal allocation of resources

Primary (Inventory Management):

Accountable for total Coach GCKR inventory position and resulting inventory turn

Local owner of IBP processes, including monthly Demand & Inventory Review with HQ

Set OTB budgets, incorporating:

• Financial plans and potential risks/opportunities
• Expected sell-through rates
• Seasonal product strength
• Local strategic priorities

Monitor sales & product performance to identify opportunities in pricing, product lifecycles, inventory movements, OTB adjustments, etc.

Minimize inventory obsolescence and lead any end-of-life decisions (e.g., product donation, employee sale)

Coordinate with global partners to facilitate the above actions

1. 19. Member of Coach China Leadership Team, including acting as a project sponsor or task force leader as required

Education, Experience, Qualifications, Skills:

• Language skillset: Fluency in English;
• Familiarity with financial systems (PBCS, CORA, RPAS)
• Ability to manage and develop a team based in multiple locations
• Strong communication, negotiation, and influence
• Mental flexibility to quickly adapt to changes in both business context and priorities

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