Leah Rivas
About Leah Rivas
Leah Rivas is the Merchandise and Visual Presentation Senior Planner at Kohl's Department Stores, where she manages strategic floor planning and leads various merchandising projects.
Current Role at Kohl's Department Stores
Leah Rivas holds the position of Merchandise and Visual Presentation Senior Planner at Kohl's Department Stores. She has been in this role since 2012, contributing to various strategic and operational areas within the company. Based in Menomonee Falls, WI, Leah is integral to the store's merchandise planning and visual presentation efforts.
Previous Roles at Kohl's Department Stores
Before her current role, Leah Rivas served as Assistant Store Manager - Apparel & Accessories at Kohl's from 2008 to 2012. During this period, she worked in multiple locations including Brookfield, Bayshore, Sussex, and Point Loomis. Her experiences in these roles provided a foundation for her current responsibilities in merchandise planning.
Education and Expertise
Leah Rivas earned her Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, where she studied Business, Management, and Marketing. She completed her degree in 2007. Her educational background equipped her with the knowledge and skills necessary for her subsequent career in retail management and merchandising.
Key Responsibilities and Projects at Kohl's
In her role as Merchandise and Visual Presentation Senior Planner, Leah Rivas is responsible for organizing and facilitating seasonal strategic walks for Senior Leadership at Kohl's. She creates 3D renderings to support seasonal and merchandise initiatives, and analyzes ROI for these efforts to enhance the store experience. Leah also manages strategic floor planning processes and leads projects from conceptualization to execution, coordinating with various teams to deliver successful outcomes.