Katilyn Wardell
About Katilyn Wardell
Katilyn Wardell is the Senior Manager of Merchant Training and Development at Kohl's, with a comprehensive background in inventory management and merchandising.
Title
Katilyn Wardell holds the position of Senior Manager of Merchant Training and Development at Kohl's.
Current Role at Kohl's
Katilyn Wardell currently serves as the Senior Manager of Merchant Training and Development at Kohl's. She began her current role in 2023. In this capacity, she focuses on developing innovative training programs aimed at enhancing the skills and performance of merchant teams. Her responsibilities also include fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture within the team.
Previous Positions at Kohl's
Before stepping into her current role, Katilyn Wardell occupied several positions at Kohl's. From 2021 to 2023, she was the Senior Inventory Manager - Beauty and SEPHORA at Kohl’s. She held the role of Inventory Manager - Beauty and SEPHORA in 2021 for 6 months, and Inventory Manager - Footwear and Jewelry in the same year for 3 months. Prior to this, she worked as the Inventory and Space Manager - Footwear from 2020 to 2021 for 10 months, and Omni Channel Buyer - Men’s Dress Clothing from 2019 to 2020 for 11 months. Katilyn also served as Omni Channel Merchandise Planner for Electronics, Candy, and Outdoor Recreation from 2017 to 2019 for 2 years, and for Fashion Bedding from 2015 to 2017 for 2 years. She began her tenure at Kohl's as an Assistant Buyer for Footwear and Fashion Jewelry from 2014 to 2015 and from 2012 to 2014, respectively.
Experience at Target
Before her extensive career at Kohl's, Katilyn Wardell gained experience at Target. She worked as a Merchandise Planning Senior Business Analyst in 2012 for 3 months and a Merchandise Planning Business Analyst from 2011 to 2012 for 1 year. Additionally, she interned as a Merchandise Planning Business Analyst in 2010 for 2 months. All of these roles were based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Education and Academic Background
Katilyn Wardell attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she studied International Studies, History, and Business. She achieved a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree, completing her studies from 2007 to 2010.