Kelli Harpel
About Kelli Harpel
Kelli Harpel is the SVP of Merchandise Planning & Allocation for Women's & Intimates at Kohl's Department Stores.
Title
Kelli Harpel holds the position of Senior Vice President of Merchandise Planning & Allocation - Women's & Intimates at Kohl's Department Stores.
Current Role at Kohl's
Kelli Harpel currently serves as the SVP of Merchandise Planning & Allocation - Women's & Intimates at Kohl's Department Stores. She has been in this role since 2019. Her responsibilities include overseeing the strategic direction and execution of merchandise planning for women's and intimates products.
Previous Roles at Kohl's
Before her current position, Kelli Harpel served in multiple roles at Kohl's. From 2007 to 2012, she was the Vice President - Divisional Planning Manager. In 2012, she transitioned to Senior Vice President - Merchandise Planning & Allocation - Home and Footwear, a role she held until 2015.
Role at Payless ShoeSource
Prior to her tenure at Kohl's, Kelli Harpel worked at Payless ShoeSource as Vice President Allocation from 2003 to 2007. In this role, she was responsible for overseeing the allocation strategies for Payless's extensive product lines.
Education and Expertise
Kelli Harpel studied at Emporia State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. She attended the university from 1985 to 1989. Her educational background in psychology has provided her with valuable insights into consumer behavior and decision-making processes.