(Coach) Reed Krakoff- Director of Hardware- Jewelry/Metals Expert (NY)

Job Title:	Reed Krakoff - Director of Hardware - Jewelry/Metals Expert
Position Description:	Reed Krakoff - Director of Hardware – Jewelry/Metals Expert / New York, NY Coach, founded in 1941, is America’s premier accessible luxury accessories brand and a leader in international markets. We are a designer and marketer of high quality, modern accessories that complement the diverse lifestyles of today’s consumer. Coach offers excellent career growth opportunities, competitive salaries and benefits within a dynamic work environment. Coach brings together strong, collaborative people in a dynamic culture of mutual respect, support, and passion for the brand and product. We believe innovation drives winning performance, and we constantly challenge ourselves to be the very best we can in every aspect of our business. You will be surrounded by some of the best and brightest people in the industry. At Coach you will be in great company! “With average sales growth of 24% over the past three years and a 61% return on invested capital, Coach is No. 1 on this year's BusinessWeek 50 ranking. The companies that make up the BusinessWeek 50 represent the star performers in each of the 10 sectors that make up the S&P 500.” Business Week, March 2008 Primary Purpose The Director of Hardware is responsible for the development of accessories hardware, from conceptualization to approval, for Reed Krakoff, Coach’s new luxury brand initiative. Specifically, this Director is accountable for sourcing and initiating new designs, materials and processes. The Director of Hardware reports to the Divisional Vice President of Hardware. The Director must be creative, resourceful, efficient and highly service and solution oriented. The Director is responsible for managing key professionals including modelmaking, sample development and factory production. Key Responibilities: Partner closely with Design and Product Development to develop new hardware required for Coach sample making; primary contact for all internal and external customers on the development and counter sourcing of new hardware. Interface with raw material suppliers to troubleshoot potential quality issues, secure initial pricing and define potential production issues, and communicate same to internal partners. Support the commercialization of new items for production including quality and engineering approval. Support the creation of hardware standards for new hardware pieces. Possess the capability to broaden global supplier base. Special projects and initiatives as required. The accomplished individual will possess... Bachelor’s Degree. Ten plus years experience in a materials/product development position with at least five years in a leadership role. Background in metals required. Ability to establish strong credibility and influence with team, business partners and cross-functional partners. A strategic thinker. Creative, innovative and a strong problem solver. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Experience working for a luxury brand strongly preferred; start up experience highly valued. 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 race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, religion or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Visit Coach at www.coach.com.
City:	New York
State:	New York
Country:	United States
Job Type:	Full Time - Permanent
Interest Category:	Operations/Supply Chain
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Requisition Number: posted by Michelle Fong	819