Kohler Co. is looking for a Senior Category Manager with exceptional critical thinking skills and a passion for driving results to join the growing Cross Category 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 Senior Category Manager will execute a commercial and water management strategy to deliver incredible customer experience, an optimized product mix, and strong financial results in close collaboration with key stakeholders.
The ideal candidate will exhibit the following:
Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills High-level presentation/communication skillsLeads with curiosity and creative thinkingDisplays initiative to find solutions and work effectively with all levels in the organizationSet strong example through work product, energy, attitude and technical skillsStrong interest in analytics
Specific Responsibilities
Own P&L monthly including Risks & Opportunities for sub-categoryOwn  price and margin realization (PMR) metrics, insights, and actions based on reporting from sales enablement and/or finance for sub-categoryProduct assortment: select and curate a range of products that aligns with channel needs and market trends Develop comprehensive pricing & promotional plan for sub-category while owning short-term and permanent price changes Collaborate with brand & channel marketing to develop appropriate programs and promotions to deliver quarterly and annual resultsCollaborate with marketing teams to develop & execute best-in-class new product launch plansSignificant contributor to customer presentations Provide the inputs for the financial & S&OP forecast and is the primary point of contact in the weekly S&OE meeting for sub-category to ensure sales performance targets are achievedMonitor internal and external inventory quantities to provide strong, consistent delivery & serviceProactively takes action to mitigate excess & obsolete inventory levels while setting item level stocking strategies Voice of the customer and first point of contact for salesOwn the commercialization process for commercial new product launches