Sr. Manager, Category, Showering

Sr. Manager, Category, Showering

Work Mode: Hybrid

Location: Hybrid - Kohler, WI

Opportunity

Kohler Co. is looking for a Sr. Manager- Category, Showering with exceptional critical thinking skills and a passion for driving results to join the growing Faucets 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, Showering will execute a Performance Showering strategy to deliver incredible customer experiences, 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 skills
• Leads with curiosity and creative thinking
• Displays initiative to find solutions and work effectively with all levels in the organization
• Set strong example through work product, energy, attitude and technical skills
• Strong interest in analytics

Specific Responsibilities

• Own P&L monthly including Risks & Opportunities for sub-category
• Own  price and margin realization (PMR) metrics, insights, and actions based on reporting from sales enablement and/or finance for sub-category
• Product 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 results
• Collaborate with marketing teams to develop & execute best-in-class new product launch plans
• Significant contributor to Retail line reviews and 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 achieved
• Monitor internal and external inventory quantities to provide strong, consistent delivery & service
• Proactively takes action to mitigate excess & obsolete inventory levels while setting item level stocking strategies
• Voice of the customer and first point of contact for sales

Skills/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in any field.  MBA preferred.
• 7+ years product or category management experience with strong analytical and presentation skills
• Hands-on, detail oriented, energetic and results-driven
• Experience with product development, channel development, and/or marketing
• Travel - approximately 10-25%

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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
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 kohlerjobs@kohler.com.  Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.