Ron Kassoff
About Ron Kassoff
Ron Kassoff is a seasoned professional in merchandise planning and analytics, currently serving as the Director of Division Planning & Merchandise Analytics at Signet Jewelers. He has extensive experience in the retail industry, having held various leadership roles at Abercrombie & Fitch Co., JOANN Stores, and Thirty-One Gifts.
Current Role at Signet Jewelers
Ron Kassoff serves as the Director of Division Planning & Merchandise Analytics at Signet Jewelers. He has held this position since 2020 and is based in Akron, Ohio. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing planning and analytics related to merchandise, contributing to the strategic direction of the division.
Previous Experience at Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
Kassoff has extensive experience at Abercrombie & Fitch Co., where he worked in various roles from 1994 to 2013. His positions included Merchandise Planner, Senior Merchandise Planner, and Planning Director for both Hollister and Kids. He advanced to Senior Vice President of Merchandise Planning & Allocation, where he focused on optimizing inventory and merchandise strategies.
Experience at JOANN Stores
Ron Kassoff worked at JOANN Stores as the Director of Planning and Replenishment for a period of five months in 2019. His role involved managing planning processes and ensuring effective replenishment strategies to meet customer demand.
Tenure at Thirty-One Gifts
At Thirty-One Gifts, Kassoff served as Vice President of Merchandise Planning, Inventory Management, and System Configuration from 2013 to 2019. His responsibilities included overseeing merchandise planning and inventory strategies, contributing to the company's operational efficiency.
Educational Background
Ron Kassoff studied at Indiana University Bloomington, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree with a focus on Finance. This educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in financial principles applicable to his roles in merchandise planning and analytics.