Marc Larivee
About Marc Larivee
Marc Larivee is a Merchandise Planning Manager at Kohl's, with extensive experience in strategy, analysis, and planning roles within the company.
Current Position at Kohl's
Marc Larivee is currently working at Kohl's as Merchandise Planning Manager. In this role, he focuses on developing omni-channel assortment strategies and financial plans. His strategies leverage insights from both store and digital channels. Additionally, he builds and maintains strong vendor partnerships to communicate financial goals and performance effectively.
Previous Roles at Kohl's
Before becoming the Merchandise Planning Manager, Marc Larivee held various positions at Kohl's. He was the Manager Strategy & Transformation from 2020 to 2023, Senior Strategy Analyst from 2018 to 2020, and Divisional Localization Planner for Housewares and Footwear from 2017 to 2018 and 2015 to 2017, respectively. He also served as Assistant Buyer for Men's Athletic Shoes from 2013 to 2015 and Merchandise Analyst for Misses Fitness and Active from 2012 to 2013.
Early Career and Other Positions
Marc Larivee's career includes diverse roles outside of Kohl's. He worked as a Native English Teacher for GEPIK in South Korea from 2010 to 2011 and as an Account Coordinator at News America Marketing from 2009 to 2010. He also had brief stints as Volunteer Teacher for Junior Achievement, Territory Sales Manager at Altria, Sales Representative at University Directories, and Legislative Intern in the Office of John Nygren for the State of Wisconsin.
Educational Background
Marc Larivee attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he studied Economics and Political Science, earning a BA from 2005 to 2009. He also spent 11 months studying at Copenhagen Business School in 2008. His academic background provided a solid foundation for his career in strategy and merchandise planning.
Mentorship and Leadership
In addition to his primary responsibilities, Marc Larivee is committed to coaching, leading, and mentoring merchandise analysts and assistant merchants. He focuses on helping them develop their careers, providing guidance and support to ensure their professional growth within the organization.