Jennifer Kruse
About Jennifer Kruse
Jennifer Kruse is a Space Planner for Young Women's, Accessories, and Jewelry at Kohl's, with extensive experience in retail and a background in supply chain management and marketing.
Current Role at Kohl's
Jennifer Kruse is currently employed at Kohl's as a Space Planner in the Young Women's, Accessories, and Jewelry categories. Since 2021, she has been responsible for optimizing space allocation and ensuring the most efficient use of retail space in these departments, located in the Greater Milwaukee area.
Previous Experience at Kohl's
Jennifer Kruse has accumulated diverse experience at Kohl's through various roles. Before her current position, she worked as an Assistant Merchandise Manager for the Cosmetics & Skincare departments from 2019 to 2021. She also served as an Omni Merchandise Analyst for Baby & Toddler Girl from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she was a Campus Brand Representative at Iowa State University for nine months from 2017 to 2018 and a Merchandise Analyst Intern in Girl’s Apparel for two months in 2017.
Past Roles Outside of Kohl's
Before joining Kohl's, Jennifer Kruse worked in several roles that provided a broad range of experiences. At Group O, she was a Supply Chain Solutions Intern for three months in 2016 in Rock Island, Illinois. From 2015 to 2018, she served as an Advising Assistant for the Iowa State Department of Computer Science in Ames, Iowa. She also worked as a Customer Service Representative at Hy-Vee for four years, from 2012 to 2016, in the Davenport, Iowa Area.
Educational Background
Jennifer Kruse's academic background is rooted in business and supply chain management. She studied Business Administration at John Cabot University, where she completed a study abroad program in 2017 for 11 months. Additionally, she graduated with a degree in Supply Chain Management and Marketing from Iowa State University's College of Business from 2014 to 2018.
Expertise in Retail Strategy
Jennifer Kruse has demonstrated expertise in space planning for the Young Women's, Accessories, and Jewelry categories. She is a part of Kohl's Strategy & Transformation Team, focusing on strategic initiatives within the retail space. Her strong skills in vendor management play a crucial role in maintaining effective supplier relationships, enhancing both brick & mortar and e-commerce environments.