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Nathan Tobey

Nathan Tobey

VP Divisional Merchandise Manager
SLINGER,WI

Summary

Accomplished Vice President with diverse retail background and decisive leadership style. Offers strategic business launching abilities, background in retail buying and financially responsible mindset. Ready for the challenge to build strong teams and businesses.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President/Category Merchandise Manager

Kohls Department Store
03.2020 - Current
  • Directed the merchandise assortment strategy for the $3B Active division & $1.5B Footwear division.
  • Managed five buying offices with a balance of National Brand growth and Private Brand development.
  • Utilized NPD and Consumer insights to develop strategies to grow share in the North America market during the pandemic.
  • Launched a new, trend forward brand in the Kohl's portfolio that has achieved continued success since inception.
  • Balanced high profile relationships with the industry leading brands Nike, Adidas, Skechers, New Balance and Under Armour.
  • Focused marketing, in-store environment and Active buying teams on five strategic pillars to realize +$500M in sales growth.

Vice President/Divisional Planning Manager

Kohls Department Store
02.2018 - 02.2020
  • Developed and managed the merchandise planning team responsible for building financial plans for $2B Intimates/Active & Sleepwear division.
  • Set strategic financial goals to improve turnover and profitability in SKU intensive business.
  • Partnered with industry leaders to build forecasts in order to grow share to #4 in US market.
  • Advanced company wide initiatives, Active & Wellness and Micro Space Optimization, by providing guidance and analysis to support the financial aspects of the plans.

Director/Divisional Planning Manager

Kohl's Department Stores, Inc
Menomonee Falls, WI
07.2016 - 01.2018

Housewares Division

Various Buying & Planning

Kohl's Department Stores, Inc
Menomonee Falls, WI
06.2008 - 06.2016
  • Divisional Localization Manager - Young Men's/Active and Team Licensed Division
  • Sr. Digital Buyer - Furniture, Decor, Luggage and Outdoor Gear
  • Digital Buyer - Housewares/Home Decor
  • Planner - Toddler Apparel
  • Assistant Buyer - Team Licensed Apparel

Merchandise Planner

Macy's Department Stores, Inc.
Seattle , WA
01.2006 - 02.2008

Dress Accessories, Eyewear and Fashion Accessories

Various - Buyer, Area Sales Manager, Asst Buyer

Filenes a Division of May Company
Boston, MA
02.2001 - 12.2005

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA
12.2000

Skills

  • Enterprise Leadership
  • Executive Development
  • Coaching & Mentoring
  • Financial Planning
  • Launching New Businesses
  • Communication
  • Building Merchandise Assortments

Affiliations

  • Kiwanis - Charter Member
  • Treasurer & Board Member - Reflejo Inc.

Timeline

Vice President/Category Merchandise Manager

Kohls Department Store
03.2020 - Current

Vice President/Divisional Planning Manager

Kohls Department Store
02.2018 - 02.2020

Director/Divisional Planning Manager

Kohl's Department Stores, Inc
07.2016 - 01.2018

Various Buying & Planning

Kohl's Department Stores, Inc
06.2008 - 06.2016

Merchandise Planner

Macy's Department Stores, Inc.
01.2006 - 02.2008

Various - Buyer, Area Sales Manager, Asst Buyer

Filenes a Division of May Company
02.2001 - 12.2005

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

University of Massachusetts Amherst
Nathan TobeyVP Divisional Merchandise Manager