Sally Van Opstal
About Sally Van Opstal
Sally Van Opstal serves as the Senior Director of Wholesale Operations and Demand Planning for Coach and Kate Spade at Tapestry. With extensive experience in allocation and operations management across various global locations, she possesses strong expertise in retail business models and is fluent in Mandarin.
Current Role at Tapestry
Sally Van Opstal serves as the Senior Director of Wholesale Operations & Demand Planning for Coach and Kate Spade at Tapestry. She has held this position since 2021 and is based in Singapore. In her role, she oversees the planning and operational strategies that drive wholesale performance for these brands.
Previous Experience at Coach
Sally Van Opstal has extensive experience at Coach, where she held various positions over several years. She worked as an Allocation Manager from 2011 to 2013 in Shanghai, followed by a Senior Allocation Manager role from 2013 to 2016, also in Shanghai and London. She progressed to Senior Director of Wholesale Operations, Forecasting & Sales Analytics from 2019 to 2020 in London, and served as Director of Wholesale Operations, Forecasting & Sales Analytics from 2017 to 2019.
Background in Planning and Allocation
Prior to her tenure at Coach, Sally Van Opstal worked at The TJX Companies, Inc. as a Planning & Allocation professional from 2007 to 2010 in Framingham, Massachusetts. This role contributed to her foundational knowledge in retail operations and inventory management.
Education and Expertise
Sally Van Opstal holds a Master of Liberal Arts in Management and Operations from Harvard University, which she completed from 2010 to 2012. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations & Economics from Boston University from 2003 to 2007. Her educational background supports her expertise in retail operations and demand planning.
Language Proficiency and Cultural Experience
Sally Van Opstal is fluent in Mandarin and is a native English speaker. Her language skills complement her keen interest in cross-cultural experiences, having lived in multiple global cities, which enhances her understanding of international markets and consumer behavior.