Sara Nakhmanovich Palan
About Sara Nakhmanovich Palan
Sara Nakhmanovich Palan serves as the SAP Global Business Process Lead at Tapestry and has held various roles at Coach, including Senior Manager of Product Development for Women's Handbags and Accessories. With a background in economics and extensive experience in product development, she specializes in managing diverse product categories and possesses strong negotiation skills.
Current Role at Tapestry
Sara Nakhmanovich Palan serves as the SAP Global Business Process Lead at Tapestry since 2018. In this role, she applies her extensive knowledge of product development systems, including PLM, Karat, and EC Vision. Her responsibilities involve overseeing business processes related to SAP, ensuring efficiency and alignment with the company's strategic goals.
Work at Coach
Palan has been with Coach since 2014, currently holding the position of Senior Manager for Product Development in Women's Handbags and Accessories. Prior to this role, she worked in various capacities at Coach, including Product Development Manager for Women's Outlet and Product Development Consultant for Men's Accessories. Her tenure at Coach spans over a decade, showcasing her deep expertise in product development.
Previous Experience in Product Development
Before her current roles, Palan gained valuable experience at Lantis Eyewear as an Associate Product Development Manager and at Limited Brands as an Assistant Buyer. Her early career also includes a position at Coach as a Product Development Consultant. This diverse background has contributed to her comprehensive understanding of product development across various categories.
Education and Expertise
Sara Nakhmanovich Palan earned her Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Binghamton University, where she studied from 1999 to 2003. Her educational background complements her advanced expertise in managing a large number of SKUs and her strong negotiation skills, which are essential for meeting margin requirements in product development.
Skills in Product Development
Palan possesses advanced knowledge in managing product development systems and extensive experience across a wide range of accessories. Her expertise includes handbags, small leather goods, jewelry, watches, sunglasses, umbrellas, findings, and trim. This broad skill set enables her to effectively lead product development initiatives and manage diverse product categories.