Sr. Manager – Category Management req

Sr. Manager – Category Management

Work Mode:
Onsite

Location:

Onsite - Kohler, WI

Kohler Co. is looking for a Sr. Manager – Category, Toilets with exceptional critical thinking skills and a passion for driving results to join the growing KBA Sanitary team. You will be joining a strong global brand committed to living on the leading edge in design and technology of product and process. The Sr. Manager – Category, Toilets will execute a Toileting strategy to deliver financial results by driving sales and product mix in close collaboration with key stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will exhibit the following:

• Passion for Driving Impact through Development of Human Capital
• Lead with Curiosity and Divergent Thinking
• Deliver Results via Unmatched Energy, Attitude, Engagement, and Technical Skills
• Possess Exceptional Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills
• Exhibit High-Level Presentation and Communication Skills
• Initiative to Deliver Solutions via Effective, Cross-Organizational Partnerships

• Own the identification and execution of Risks & Opportunities for Toilet sub-category
• Provide the inputs for the Financial & S&OP forecast
• Act as the primary POC in the weekly S&OE meeting for Toilet sub-category
• Own PMR metrics, insights, and actions based on reporting from sales enablement and/or finance for Toilet sub-category
• Develop comprehensive pricing & promotional plan for Toilet sub-category and preserve short-term and permanent price changes
• Collaborate with brand & channel marketing to develop appropriate programs and promotions to deliver quarterly and annual results
• Collaborate with marketing teams to develop strategic marketing plans to boost sales.
• Embody the voice of the customer and act as first point of contact for Sales
• Partner with Supply Chain & Operations to enable market-leading customer experiences
• Deliver sustained, profitable growth via execution of Product Line Reviews (PLR) and customer presentations
• Champion Excess & Obsolete inventory process optimization
• Select and curate a product assortment that aligns with channel needs and market trends

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• Bachelor’s degree in any field. MBA preferred.
• 8+ years of product or category management experience with strong analytical and presentation skills
• Hands-on, detail oriented, energetic and results-driven

• Approximately 25%

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

We believe in supporting you from the moment you join us, which is why Kohler offers day 1 benefits. This means you’ll have access to your applicable benefit programs from your first day on the job, with no waiting period. The salary range for this position is $141,800 - $222,900. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location.

In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation.

We empower each associate to #Become More At Kohler  with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.

It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact  Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.