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Sr Manager, PDT Process Operations
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kate spade new york
Since its launch in 1993 with a collection of six essential handbags, Kate Spade New York has always been colorful, bold, and optimistic. Today, it is a global lifestyle brand that designs extraordinary things for the everyday, delivering seasonal collections of handbags, ready‑to‑wear, jewelry, footwear, home décor, and more. Known for its rich heritage and unique brand DNA, Kate Spade New York offers a distinctive point of view and celebrates communities of women around the globe who live their perfectly imperfect lifestyles.
Primary Purpose The Sr. Manager of Process Operations PDT at Kate Spade is responsible for implementing strategies, processes and timeline adherence of the PDT across all product teams and key cross‑functional partners. This role involves developing, analyzing, measuring, optimizing, and documenting current and future processes across the C2C/PDT and Product to Market. The Sr Manager has expertise and understanding of interconnecting functions and processes to optimize, create stability and sustainability in our activities linked to business goals.
Responsibilities
Partner with cross‑functional teams to facilitate assessments and improve business processes through tools, metrics, and dashboard reporting to enable decision making.
Provide a stable foundation for procedures and processes that enable the execution of creative and business activities through the supply chain.
Provide communication, problem‑solving, risk assessment, and facilitation of meetings.
Create consistent documentation which captures evolving processes across various functional areas.
Lead collaborative efforts across business groups to resolve potential and actual cross‑functional issues that affect the organization.
Monitor results and publish reports for future improvement.
Manage the sample closet, ensuring organization and accessibility for all team members.
Maintain sample tracking systems for internal audit visibility.
Plan and execute special projects, including coordinating with various departments to ensure timely completion and alignment with company objectives.
Proactively manage overlaps and conflicts by anticipating potential issues and addressing them before they arise.
Ensure meetings are scheduled well in advance to allow team members to plan and avoid conflicts.
Anticipate time conflicts and address them proactively to ensure smooth operations and effective time management.
Skills and Knowledge
Deep knowledge of creative operations, product development, merchandising, and supply chain processes.
Practical experience in documenting processes and mapping.
Knowledge of relevant business practices and standards, modeling, and simulation tools.
Demonstrated ability to work well within a team and wider Tapestry organization.
Ability to perform efficiently within a fast‑paced environment with a strong sense of urgency.
High level of organizational skills, including strong attention to detail, time management, and follow‑up/follow‑through.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to adapt and influence creative leads and senior executive leadership.
Maintain collaborative relationships.
Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree preferred or 8+ years of development and supply‑chain experience working with product from concept through execution.
Seasoned strategic‑thinking leader with proven abilities to successfully execute strategies to tactical action.
Proven leadership and managerial experience, including developing a high‑performing team and individuals.
Capable of evaluating and changing priorities as needed.
Ownership‑oriented individual who will take responsibility for decisions.
Analytical and strategic mindset.
Creative, innovative problem solver with the ability to anticipate potential issues early and troubleshoot.
Competencies for All Employees
**Courage** – Provides direct, complete, actionable feedback; faces challenges openly; takes decisive action when necessary.
**Creativity** – Generates new and unique ideas; connects unrelated concepts; offers original input in brainstorming.
**Customer Focus** – Dedicated to meeting internal and external customer expectations and uses feedback for continuous improvement.
**Dealing with Ambiguity** – Adapts to change; makes decisions without full information; manages risk and uncertainty comfortably.
**Drive for Results** – Consistently exceeds goals, remains results‑oriented, and pushes self and others for success.
**Interpersonal Savvy** – Builds rapport across all levels; uses diplomacy and tact; diffuses high‑tension situations.
**Learning on the Fly** – Quickly learns new skills, experiments, and seeks innovative solutions; embraces learning from successes and failures.
Competencies for All People Managers
**Strategic Agility** – Anticipates future trends; has broad perspective; paints credible future states and plans.
**Developing Direct Reports and Others** – Provides challenging tasks and frequent development discussions; supports career growth.
**Building Effective Teams** – Builds strong morale, fosters open dialogue, ensures responsibility and a sense of belonging.
Kate Spade is an equal‑opportunity, affirmative‑action employer. All employment decisions are based on qualification and are made without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other 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 accommodation to complete the application process, please contact Tapestry People Services at 1‑855‑566‑9264 or [employeerelations@tapestry.com](mailto:employeerelations@tapestry.com).
Work Setup **Base Pay Range** – $105,000.00 to $115,000.00
**Benefits** – Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Paternity and Maternity leave, Commuter Benefits, Disability insurance, Tuition assistance.
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Sr Manager, PDT Process Operations
role at
kate spade new york
Since its launch in 1993 with a collection of six essential handbags, Kate Spade New York has always been colorful, bold, and optimistic. Today, it is a global lifestyle brand that designs extraordinary things for the everyday, delivering seasonal collections of handbags, ready‑to‑wear, jewelry, footwear, home décor, and more. Known for its rich heritage and unique brand DNA, Kate Spade New York offers a distinctive point of view and celebrates communities of women around the globe who live their perfectly imperfect lifestyles.
Primary Purpose The Sr. Manager of Process Operations PDT at Kate Spade is responsible for implementing strategies, processes and timeline adherence of the PDT across all product teams and key cross‑functional partners. This role involves developing, analyzing, measuring, optimizing, and documenting current and future processes across the C2C/PDT and Product to Market. The Sr Manager has expertise and understanding of interconnecting functions and processes to optimize, create stability and sustainability in our activities linked to business goals.
Responsibilities
Partner with cross‑functional teams to facilitate assessments and improve business processes through tools, metrics, and dashboard reporting to enable decision making.
Provide a stable foundation for procedures and processes that enable the execution of creative and business activities through the supply chain.
Provide communication, problem‑solving, risk assessment, and facilitation of meetings.
Create consistent documentation which captures evolving processes across various functional areas.
Lead collaborative efforts across business groups to resolve potential and actual cross‑functional issues that affect the organization.
Monitor results and publish reports for future improvement.
Manage the sample closet, ensuring organization and accessibility for all team members.
Maintain sample tracking systems for internal audit visibility.
Plan and execute special projects, including coordinating with various departments to ensure timely completion and alignment with company objectives.
Proactively manage overlaps and conflicts by anticipating potential issues and addressing them before they arise.
Ensure meetings are scheduled well in advance to allow team members to plan and avoid conflicts.
Anticipate time conflicts and address them proactively to ensure smooth operations and effective time management.
Skills and Knowledge
Deep knowledge of creative operations, product development, merchandising, and supply chain processes.
Practical experience in documenting processes and mapping.
Knowledge of relevant business practices and standards, modeling, and simulation tools.
Demonstrated ability to work well within a team and wider Tapestry organization.
Ability to perform efficiently within a fast‑paced environment with a strong sense of urgency.
High level of organizational skills, including strong attention to detail, time management, and follow‑up/follow‑through.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to adapt and influence creative leads and senior executive leadership.
Maintain collaborative relationships.
Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree preferred or 8+ years of development and supply‑chain experience working with product from concept through execution.
Seasoned strategic‑thinking leader with proven abilities to successfully execute strategies to tactical action.
Proven leadership and managerial experience, including developing a high‑performing team and individuals.
Capable of evaluating and changing priorities as needed.
Ownership‑oriented individual who will take responsibility for decisions.
Analytical and strategic mindset.
Creative, innovative problem solver with the ability to anticipate potential issues early and troubleshoot.
Competencies for All Employees
**Courage** – Provides direct, complete, actionable feedback; faces challenges openly; takes decisive action when necessary.
**Creativity** – Generates new and unique ideas; connects unrelated concepts; offers original input in brainstorming.
**Customer Focus** – Dedicated to meeting internal and external customer expectations and uses feedback for continuous improvement.
**Dealing with Ambiguity** – Adapts to change; makes decisions without full information; manages risk and uncertainty comfortably.
**Drive for Results** – Consistently exceeds goals, remains results‑oriented, and pushes self and others for success.
**Interpersonal Savvy** – Builds rapport across all levels; uses diplomacy and tact; diffuses high‑tension situations.
**Learning on the Fly** – Quickly learns new skills, experiments, and seeks innovative solutions; embraces learning from successes and failures.
Competencies for All People Managers
**Strategic Agility** – Anticipates future trends; has broad perspective; paints credible future states and plans.
**Developing Direct Reports and Others** – Provides challenging tasks and frequent development discussions; supports career growth.
**Building Effective Teams** – Builds strong morale, fosters open dialogue, ensures responsibility and a sense of belonging.
Kate Spade is an equal‑opportunity, affirmative‑action employer. All employment decisions are based on qualification and are made without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other 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 accommodation to complete the application process, please contact Tapestry People Services at 1‑855‑566‑9264 or [employeerelations@tapestry.com](mailto:employeerelations@tapestry.com).
Work Setup **Base Pay Range** – $105,000.00 to $115,000.00
**Benefits** – Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Paternity and Maternity leave, Commuter Benefits, Disability insurance, Tuition assistance.
See full list of U.S. Corporate Compensation & Benefits .
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