Michelle Kang
About Michelle Kang
Michelle Kang serves as the Senior Supply Operations/Inventory Planning at Tapestry, where she has worked since 2006. With a background in product specialization at Canon, Inc., she effectively collaborates with various teams to maintain high customer service standards and manage substantial production volumes.
Work at Tapestry
Michelle Kang has been employed at Tapestry since 2006, where she holds the position of Senior Supply Operations/Inventory Planning. Over her 18 years at the company, she has developed expertise in managing supply operations and inventory planning. Her role involves collaborating with various cross-functional teams, including B/units, GM, GMP, GIM, Jax, and external freight forwarders, to ensure high-level service delivery. She leads strategic discussions with senior executives regarding quarterly inventory control and manages a significant monthly production buy of 1.5 million to 2 million units.
Previous Experience at Canon, Inc.
Before joining Tapestry, Michelle Kang worked at Canon, Inc. as a Product Specialist from 2004 to 2006. In this role, she gained valuable experience in product management and operations. Her tenure at Canon, Inc. provided her with foundational skills that she later applied in her career at Tapestry.
Education and Expertise
Michelle Kang earned her Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Accounting from Saint John's University, where she studied from 1998 to 2003. This educational background has equipped her with the necessary skills in financial management and operations, which she utilizes in her current role in supply operations and inventory planning.
Inventory Management and Collaboration
In her current position, Michelle Kang strives to maintain a customer fill rate of 92% to 95% for both new and carryover monthly products. She facilitates discussions on critical topics such as product chase, cancelation, buy date validation, product availability, and late delivery. Additionally, she partners with the Asia Supply Chain team to finalize the RSD calendar for monthly production, ensuring alignment and efficiency in operations.
Leadership and Team Management
Michelle Kang manages a team with at least two direct reports in her role at Tapestry. She leads high-level discussions with senior executives, focusing on strategic plans for inventory control. Her leadership in these discussions is essential for aligning operational goals with the company's broader objectives.