Amanda Hartogh
About Amanda Hartogh
Amanda Hartogh is the Manager of Digital Operations, Product Information, and Innovation at Kohl's, with a diverse background in merchandise strategy, digital planning, and retail operations.
Current Position at Kohl's
Amanda Hartogh serves as Manager of Digital Operations, Product Information, and Innovation at Kohl's. She has been in this role since 2021, where she manages digital operations, oversees product information, and leads innovation strategies to enhance online retail experiences. Her responsibilities include streamlining digital processes and integrating new technologies for efficient product information management.
Previous Roles at Kohl's
Before her current role, Amanda held various positions at Kohl's. From 2020 to 2021, she worked as a Space Planner for the Merchandise Strategy & Transformation Team. Prior to this, she was the Divisional Digital Strategy & Localization Planner for Jewelry & Accessories from 2019 to 2020. Amanda also served as Omni Channel Assistant Buyer for Fashion Jewelry from 2017 to 2019 and was a Merchandise Analyst for Beauty products from 2015 to 2017. Each of these roles allowed her to develop a deep understanding of retail strategies, digital planning, and merchandise analysis.
Industry Experience and Internships
Amanda's career includes various roles beyond Kohl's, adding to her diverse industry experience. She was an Undergraduate Research Intern at Iowa State University in 2015, which allowed her to gain research skills in apparel merchandising. In 2014, she interned at Showroom Bliss in Chicago, IL, for three months, where she gained firsthand experience in showroom operations. Earlier, she worked as a Cashier and Softlines Team Member at Target in 2013 and as a Sales Associate at EXPRESS from 2010 to 2014. These roles provided her a solid foundation in customer service and retail operations.
Educational Background
Amanda Hartogh completed her Bachelor's degree in Apparel Merchandising at Iowa State University, studying from 2011 to 2015. Her education provided her with extensive knowledge in the apparel industry, which has been influential in her professional roles. She also attended Istituto Lorenzo de' Medici in 2014 for 11 months, focusing on Apparel Merchandising. This international education enriched her understanding of global merchandising trends and practices.