Melanie Tabbert
About Melanie Tabbert
Melanie Tabbert is the Vice President, Category Planning Manager at Kohl's, with extensive experience in planning and buying roles across multiple companies.
Vice President, Category Planning Manager at Kohl's
Melanie Tabbert currently serves as the Vice President, Category Planning Manager at Kohl's, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she oversees the strategic planning and execution of category management to drive sales and profitability. Her responsibilities include aligning category strategies with company goals and ensuring successful implementation.
Previous Roles at Kohl's
Before her current role, Melanie Tabbert held several key positions at Kohl's. She served as Vice President, Divisional Planning Manager from 2016 to 2020, overseeing divisional financial plans and merchandise strategies. From 2012 to 2016, she was the Director, Divisional Planning Manager, managing planning teams and strategies. She also worked as a Senior Inventory Manager from 2011 to 2012, responsible for inventory management and optimizing merchandise assortments.
Experience at The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc.
Melanie Tabbert accumulated significant experience at The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc., where she held various positions. She was Vice President, Divisional Planning Manager twice in 2011 and from 2010 to 2011. Prior to that, she worked as a Merchandise Planner from 2008 to 2010 and as a Buyer from 2006 to 2008, and 2005 to 2006. Her roles involved financial planning, inventory management, and buying strategies.
Early Career at Carson Pirie Scott
Melanie Tabbert began her career at Carson Pirie Scott, where she worked as an Associate Buyer from 2003 to 2005 and as an Assistant Buyer from 2001 to 2003. In these roles, she gained foundational experience in buying and inventory management, contributing to her industry expertise.
Educational Background
Melanie Tabbert holds an MBA from Marquette University, completed from 2003 to 2005. She also earned a BBA in Marketing from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, where she studied from 1997 to 2001. Her education provided a strong foundation in business administration and marketing, which she has leveraged throughout her career.