Opportunity
The Manager – TdC (total delivered cost) Governance will
lead the governance and oversight of TdC across Kohler’s global manufacturing
network. This role ensures competitiveness by establishing policies, setting
ideal costing ratios, and driving actions focused on SKU-level cost
optimization. The position will identify SKUs representing a majority of the total
revenue by plant/category, set ideal cost ratio targets, and consolidate
performance scorecards for monthly business reviews. Acting as a neutral
governance body, this role will enable data-driven decisions that improve cost
competitiveness and profitability.
SPECIFIC
RESPONSIBILITIES: 
This role works across the business teams,
global regions, and at all levels to support the governance and execution of
initiatives to drive the best outcomes.  Success in this role requires the following:
Governance & Policy Leadership:
Develop and implement governance frameworks for TdC across all plants.
Define policies and standards for cost management practices globally.
SKU Level Analysis / Prioritization / Target Setting:
 Identify SKUs contributing to the majority of revenue generation by plant/category and prioritize cost optimization efforts.Ensure appropriate cost levels for each category within plants relative to revenue contribution.
Understand cost structure of each SKU by specific variable and fixed cost categories.
Establish ideal TdC ratios and set plant-level targets.
Perform gap-to-target analysis and recommend actions/initiatives to drive cost down.
Scorecard & Reporting:
Consolidate TdC scorecards for monthly business reviews for all plants globally.
Provide clear visibility of performance, trends, and improvement opportunities to leadership.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Partner with manufacturing, KOS, supply chain, finance, and commercial teams to drive competitiveness initiatives.
Act as a neutral governance body ensuring decisions align with enterprise objectives.