Manager, Sustainability

Manager, Sustainability

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.

Job Title: Manager, Sustainability, Coach

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Purpose:

Lead product and materials impact measurement at Coach

The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in sustainability and product impact measurement to...

• Lead the process for calculating product level carbon footprints using T-EPIC
  - Tapestry Environmental Impact Calculator- including data collection, QA and validation
• Analyze and glean insights from T-EPIC results, looking for opportunities to drive carbon reduction
• Develop and execute a roadmap that streamlines the T-EPIC process and makes it more robust
• Project manage LCAs with outside consultants with coordination from Tapestry ESG team
• Partner with key leaders to develop sustainability strategy and set targets
• Develop tools and materials to educate product teams on carbon reduction opportunities
• Act as a key internal consultant on a broad range of sustainability topics
• Collaborate with the Tapestry ESG team and Coach product teams on SBTi measurements and roadmaps
• Respond to internal and external inquiries with respect to the impact of products and materials in partnership with Tapestry ESG team
• Work with Tapestry ESG team to complete reporting requirements for LCA related regulations
• Support the Director of Sustainability to implement projects and innovations that drive sustainability, financial and customer value

The accomplished individual will possess….

• 5+ years of LCA and product sustainability experience
• Experience in product and material impact measurement; apparel, footwear or accessories experience a plus
• Knowledge of fashion industry supply chain and impacts
• Excellent analytical skills and experience working with large data sets
• Advanced Excel experience including Power BI
• Creative problem solver with strong business acumen and ability to innovate
• Ability to work effectively in ambiguity, adapt to changing priorities and drive with urgency
• Highly organized with attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Team player with positive attitude, strong initiative and self-motivated drive

An outstanding professional will have...

• Bachelors degree in Business or related field. A combination of work experience and education will be considered.

Our Competencies for All Employees

• Courage
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  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
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  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 maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
• Dealing with Ambiguity
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  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
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  Relates well to…