Abbey Osterloo
About Abbey Osterloo
Abbey Osterloo is the Assistant Merchandise Manager for Sephora Fragrance at Kohl's, with a background in various merchandising and buying roles in the beauty and fashion sectors.
Current Position at Kohl's
Abbey Osterloo is currently serving as the Assistant Merchandise Manager: Sephora Fragrance at Kohl's. She has been in this role since 2021, stationed in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. In her position, she is responsible for overseeing the fragrance segment within Sephora at Kohl's, involved in managing inventory, product selection, and vendor relationships.
Previous Roles at Kohl's
Before her current position, Abbey Osterloo held various roles at Kohl's. From 2019 to 2021, she worked as the Omni-Channel Assistant Buyer for Beauty- Fragrance & Hair Care, managing both online and in-store product assortments. From 2018 to 2019, she served as the Omni-Channel Merchandise Analyst for Men's Athletic Footwear, where she focused on market analysis and inventory management.
Early Career Experience
Abbey Osterloo's early career includes roles such as Assistant Buyer - Boutique at Iowa State University Book Store from 2017 to 2018 and Bridal Consultant at Pure Bridal from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, she has sales associate experience, having worked for Kohl's Department Stores from 2015 to 2017 in Ames, IA, and Payless ShoeSource from 2014 to 2015 in Freeport, IL.
Educational Background
Abbey Osterloo holds a Bachelor's Degree in Apparel Merchandising from Iowa State University, completed from 2014 to 2018. She also attended the London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London, where she completed an intensive summer program in Fashion Business in 2016. Prior to her higher education, she earned her high school diploma from Forreston High School, finishing in 2014.
Expertise in Fashion and Retail
Abbey Osterloo possesses extensive expertise in areas such as forecasting, merchandising, assortment planning, marketing, pricing analysis, allocation strategy, and vendor management. Her passion lies in creating exceptional customer experiences within the business, retail, fashion, and beauty sectors. This mix of skills and enthusiasm positions her as a valuable asset in her field.