Sr. Manager – Category Management

Sr. Manager – Category Management

Work Mode: Onsite

Location: Onsite - Kohler, WI

Opportunity

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 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Own the identification and execution of Risks & Opportunities for Toilets sub-category 
• Provide the inputs for the Financial & S&OP forecast  
• Act as the primary POC in the weekly S&OE meeting for Toilets sub-category 
• Own PMR metrics, insights, and actions based on reporting from sales enablement and/or finance for Toilets sub-category 
• Develop comprehensive pricing & promotional plan for Toilets 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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Skills/Requirements

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

TRAVEL 

• Approximately 25% 

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Why Choose Kohler?
We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler 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.

About Us
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kohlerjobs@kohler.com

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