Christian Jacobsson
About Christian Jacobsson
Christian Jacobsson is a Senior Inventory Manager at Kohl's, specializing in allocation, replenishment, demand forecasting, omni-channel, and assortment planning.
Title
Christian Jacobsson is a Senior Inventory Manager specializing in Allocation, Replenishment, Demand Forecasting, Omni-Channel Strategy, and Assortment Planning. He currently holds this position at Kohl's.
Professional Experience
Christian Jacobsson has an extensive career at Kohl's, spanning over two decades. He has held several key roles including Senior Inventory Manager, Sr Manager of Localization/Size Optimization, Sr Manager of Allocation/Replenishment/E-Commerce, and Manager Merchandise Solutions for Inventory Management and E-Commerce Initiatives. His experience at Kohl's ranges from 2001 to the present, demonstrating longevity and depth in inventory management and planning.
Education
Christian Jacobsson completed his studies at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse from 1997 to 2001. His academic background laid a strong foundation for his subsequent career in inventory management and merchandising.
Team Leadership and Optimization
Christian Jacobsson has led a team of 2 Managers and 7 Senior Analysts to optimize inventory levels across 1,200 Kohl's stores and all digital platforms. He has successfully overseen the rollout of tools such as the Localization and Macro Space Analysis tool, enabling teams to drive unique assortments by store.
System Implementation and Training
Christian Jacobsson has been instrumental in the development, implementation, and support of new in-house allocation and size systems at Kohl's. He has trained 160 users on these systems. Additionally, Jacobsson is currently rolling out an Assortment Planning System that integrates upstream and downstream systems for maximum automation.
Demand Forecasting
Christian Jacobsson has driven the implementation of the JDA Demand Forecasting system across multiple downstream systems. This initiative was aimed at better leveraging inventory placement, thus enhancing overall efficiency in inventory management at Kohl's.