Afia Asamoah
About Afia Asamoah
Afia Asamoah is an Allocation Analyst at Kohl's, responsible for analyzing sales and service levels for Sephora at Kohl's and presenting replenishment strategies to maximize sales and inventory.
Current Role at Kohl's
Afia Asamoah serves as an Allocation Analyst at Kohl's in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. She has been with the company in this role since 2021. In her position, Afia analyzes sales and service levels for 20 brands in Sephora locations within Kohl's, covering both brick-and-mortar and e-commerce channels. She presents weekly replenishment strategies to planning managers, which helps in maximizing sales and inventory across 200 Sephora at Kohl's locations.
Professional Experience at Kohl's
Afia Asamoah gained initial experience at Kohl's as an Allocation Analyst Intern in 2020, working for two months in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. During her time as an intern, Afia assisted with various tasks that laid the foundation for her future role as an Allocation Analyst. These early experiences helped her build a solid understanding of the company's operations and prepared her for her current full-time position.
Previous Roles at University of Delaware
Afia Asamoah has a robust history with the University of Delaware, where she held multiple roles from 2018 to 2021. She worked as a Summer Scholar in 2019 for two months, a Resident Assistant for three years, a Blue Hen Ambassador for three years, and a Peer Mentor for two years. These positions allowed her to develop a diverse skill set and gain valuable experience in various aspects of university life and student engagement.
Educational Background
Afia Asamoah holds a Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising from the University of Delaware, where she studied from 2017 to 2021. Her academic background provided her with a strong foundation in the principles of fashion merchandising, which she has leveraged in her professional roles. The comprehensive education she received equipped her with the skills necessary for a successful career in retail and merchandising.
Additional Work Experience
In addition to her roles at Kohl's and the University of Delaware, Afia Asamoah has worked for other organizations. She served as a Model Coordinator at Synergy Fashion Group from 2018 to 2021, where she coordinated modeling activities for events. She also worked as an Advisor for Vector Marketing from 2017 to 2018 in Cranford, New Jersey. These roles contributed to her well-rounded professional background and enhanced her capabilities in various business and organizational settings.
Key Responsibilities
In her current role at Kohl's, Afia Asamoah is responsible for building vendor relationships by communicating about purchase orders, missed routing, and current brand sales and inventory levels. She tracks purchase order shipments for upcoming Sephora at Kohl's store openings and allocates merchandise to ensure visual appeal and profitability in both current and future stores. Additionally, Afia assists in training analyst trainees, imparting knowledge about systems and strategies to support the business effectively.