Kara Felton
About Kara Felton
Kara Felton serves as the Vice President of Supply Operations at Tapestry, where she has worked since 2017. With extensive experience in product development and supply chain management, she has successfully implemented cost-saving strategies and analyzed financial plans for significant fabric reservations.
Work at Tapestry
Kara Felton has served as Vice President of Supply Operations at Tapestry since 2017. In this role, she has been responsible for overseeing supply chain operations and implementing strategic initiatives to enhance efficiency. Felton has successfully counter sourced key fabrics from European suppliers to Asian suppliers, resulting in significant cost savings. She has also implemented a yearly analysis summary for the Executive team, providing insights into operational performance and supply chain metrics.
Previous Experience at ITOCHU International Inc.
Before joining Tapestry, Kara Felton worked at ITOCHU International Inc. as Import Production Manager from 1996 to 2003. During her seven years at the company, she gained valuable experience in managing import operations and production processes. This role laid the foundation for her future positions in supply chain management and product development.
Career at Coach
Kara Felton held the position of Senior Director of Product Development at Coach from 2003 to 2014. Over her eleven-year tenure, she analyzed financial plans for over $50 million in fabric reservations annually, which helped project factory capacity. Additionally, she played a key role in counter sourcing PVC materials for the Women’s Outlet Division, achieving $20 million in savings.
Consultancy at Draper James
From 2015 to 2017, Kara Felton worked as a Product Management Consultant at Draper James. In this role, she focused on optimizing product management strategies and enhancing operational efficiencies. One of her notable achievements was eliminating $25 million in duty costs by counter sourcing core jacquard fabric from synthetic to cotton base.
Education and Expertise
Kara Felton studied at the Fashion Institute of Technology, where she earned a degree in Fashion Merchandising Management. Her educational background has equipped her with the knowledge and skills necessary for a successful career in supply chain management and product development within the fashion industry.