Analyst, Costing (Hardware)

We believe that difference sparks brilliance, so we welcome people and ideas from everywhere to join us in stretching what’s possible. At Tapestry, being true to yourself is core to who we are. When each of us brings our individuality to our collective ambition, our creativity is unleashed. This global house of brands – Coach and Kate Spade New York – was built by unconventional entrepreneurs and unexpected solutions, so when we say we believe in dreams, we mean we believe in making them happen. We’re always on a journey to becoming our best, but you can count on this: Here, your voice is valued, your ambitions are supported, and your work is recognized. 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   To   support   hardware   cost optimization and standardization through data-driven analysis, strategic insights, and cross-supply chain collaboration, enabling informed decision-making in vendor negotiations, supply policy, and operational efficiency.     The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in   xxx (function)   to...     Provide   h ardware procurement related trend and variance analysis with the use of Supply Chain Analytics to support annual vendor negotiations.   Conduct end-to-end hardware cost modeling and benchmarking across categories .   Analyze   hardware   material consumption and processing cost across the supply base, report findings and propose aligned standards.   Measure   hardware   product complexity for individual suppliers and derive with individual productivit y   targets as a base for supplier performance evaluation.   Partner with   Product Development, and   Materials Sourcing   to evaluate supplier quotations, validate costing assumptions, and support fact-based negotiation strategies;    Travel to manufacturing locations as needed .   Maintain and enhance costing databases and reporting dashboards ensuring   data integrity, timeliness, and alignment with global costing standards;    Any   ad hoc   tasks assigned by Leader       The accomplished individual will   possess ...   Language :   Influence of spoken & written, in English.   Cost Modeling & Analytics: Ability to build,   validate , and interpret detailed bottom-up cost models for hardware components.   Data Analysis & Visualization:   Proficiency   in advanced Excel, SQL, Power BI, and ERP systems to extract, clean, analyze, and present complex supply chain data.   Understanding of   manufacturing processes ,   BOM structures, and supply base dynamics.   Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving: Breaks down complex cost structures into actionable drivers; identifies root causes of variances and proposes practical solutions.   Attention to Detail & Accuracy: Maintains high precision in data handling, assumptions, and reporting—critical for negotiation credibility and financial integrity.   Proactive Communication: Clearly articulates technical findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders through dashboards, presentations, and executive summaries.   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