Aine Roberts
About Aine Roberts
Aine Roberts is the Vice President of Sourcing at Kohl's, with extensive experience in strategic sourcing and product development.
Current Role at Kohl's
Aine Roberts currently serves as Vice President Sourcing at Kohl's, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing all aspects of sourcing for the company. This involves the strategic procurement of products, materials, and services to support Kohl's retail operations. Her experience and leadership play a critical role in maintaining the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the supply chain.
Previous Roles at Kohl's
Aine Roberts has a long history with Kohl's, having held multiple significant roles within the company. She was previously the Vice President, Strategic Sourcing, Global Materials & Quality from 2018 to 2021. In this role, she focused on ensuring the quality of global materials and strategic sourcing initiatives. From 2015 to 2018, she worked as the Director, Strategic Sourcing, where she managed procurement strategies and supplier relationships. Earlier, from 2002 to 2010, Roberts held the position of Manager/Senior Manager, Product Development, contributing to the product design and development at Kohl's.
Experience at May Department Stores
Before joining Kohl's, Aine Roberts worked at May Department Stores from 1998 to 2002 as a Senior Designer in Women's Apparel. Her responsibilities included overseeing the design process for women's clothing lines, ensuring that the products met market trends and consumer demand. This role was critical in shaping her expertise in apparel design and production.
Early Career and Roles
Aine Roberts started her career at Hartmarx as a Production Analyst from 1994 to 1996, where she was engaged in analyzing production processes and optimizing efficiency. She then worked as a Designer at Venture Stores from 1996 to 1998. These early roles provided her with foundational experience in both design and production within the apparel industry.
Education Background
Aine Roberts holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Fashion from the Limerick School of Art & Design. Her education in fashion provided her with a strong foundation in design principles and techniques, which she has applied throughout her extensive career in the apparel and retail industries.