Katie Schroeder
About Katie Schroeder
Katie Schroeder is a Sr. Merchandising Manager at Kohl's with extensive experience in merchandising and pricing roles.
Title
Katie Schroeder currently serves as the Sr. Merchandising Manager at Kohl's, having started this role in 2020.
Professional Experience at Kohl's
Katie Schroeder has held multiple roles at Kohl's. She worked as Divisional Localization Manager - Juniors' Apparel from 2019 to 2020. Prior to that, she was the Sr. Buyer - Housewares from 2015 to 2019. She also served as Merchandise Planner - Juniors' Apparel from 2014 to 2015 and Merchandise Planner - Girls' Apparel from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, she worked as Assistant Buyer - Juniors' Apparel from 2011 to 2013. All these positions were based in the Greater Milwaukee Area.
Previous Experience at Target Corporation
Katie Schroeder was employed at Target Corporation before joining Kohl's. She served as Pricing Leader - Grocery from 2009 to 2010 and as Pricing Expert - Grocery in 2009 for 4 months. She also held the position of Sr. Business Analyst - Entertainment from 2007 to 2009 in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area.
Education and Expertise
Katie Schroeder studied at the University of Wisconsin-Madison - School of Business, where she earned a BBA in Marketing from 2002 to 2006. She also attended the Spanish-American Institute for International Education in 2005. She possesses expertise in cross-functional leadership, product development, strategy development, and price optimization. Additionally, she has strong skills in communications and team building.
Background in Strategy Development and Price Optimization
Katie Schroeder has a strong background in strategy development and price optimization, acquired through her diverse roles in merchandising and pricing at both Kohl's and Target Corporation. Her experience spans managing junior and girls' apparel, housewares, and grocery pricing, making her well-versed in various retail segments.