Amanda Dirienzo
About Amanda Dirienzo
Amanda Dirienzo is an Assistant Planning Manager at Kohl's, specializing in Kids Active merchandise. She has extensive experience in retail merchandising and planning, having worked in various roles at Kohl's and The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc.
Current Position at Kohl's
Amanda Dirienzo has been serving as the Assistant Planning Manager (Industry Associate Planner) for the Kids Active category at Kohl's since 2021. In her role, she is responsible for managing monthly vendor projections to identify sales and inventory opportunities. This includes driving growth in sales, improving stock turnover, and enhancing margin performance.
Previous Roles at Kohl's
Before her current role, Amanda Dirienzo held various positions at Kohl's. She was an Assistant Merchandise Manager (Industry Associate Buyer) for Kids Active from 2020 to 2021. Prior to that, she served as an Assistant Buyer for Girls 7-16 Active from 2019 to 2020 and as a Merchandise Analyst for Juniors Tops from 2018 to 2019. In each of these roles, Amanda contributed to inventory management and sales growth initiatives.
Experience at The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc.
Amanda Dirienzo worked at The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. in multiple capacities. In 2018, she was the Associate Merchant for Young Contemporary Shoes in the Greater Milwaukee Area for two months. Before that, she worked as an Assistant Planner for Intimate Apparel from 2017 to 2018 and as an Assistant Buyer for Better Special Sizes from 2015 to 2017. Amanda started her time at The Bon-Ton Stores as a Merchandising Intern in 2014 for two months.
Educational Background
Amanda Dirienzo earned her Bachelor's degree in Retail Merchandising from the University of Minnesota, where she studied from 2012 to 2015. Her academic background provided a solid foundation for her career in merchandising and inventory management.
Industry Contributions and Mentoring
Amanda Dirienzo is actively involved in mentoring analysts by providing training for future planning positions. She focuses on overcoming challenges and setting future goals for these analysts. Additionally, Amanda is responsible for monthly and seasonal replenishment projections within Kids Active, adapting to changing sales trends to optimize performance.