Manager, Product Stainless Steel

Manager, Product Stainless Steel

Work Mode: Hybrid

Location: Hybrid - Kohler, WI

Opportunity

Kohler Co. is looking for a Manager- Product, Stainless Steel with exceptional critical thinking skills and a passion for innovation to lead assigned Kitchen Sink product categories. You will be joining a strong global brand committed to living on the leading edge in design and technology of product and process.

The Manager- Product, Stainless Steel will manage the lifecycle of a product or a group of products. This involves managing products from ideation to launch, and through to retirement. The Mgr- Product, Stainless Steel owns the product strategy, conducts market research, identifies user needs, and creates a roadmap for the products. The Mgr- Product, Stainless Steel leads and works with cross-functional teams to develop and launch the products and monitor their performance.

Specific Responsibilities

• Owns P&L for their respective category
• Develop & own the 2-to-5-year product and innovation roadmaps
• Manage a portfolio of new product development projects and foster a culture of collaboration, communication, and accountability within the team
• Act as the internal and external focal point for the resolution of product issues (quality, cost, warranty, performance) within the category(s) - own your category.
• Plan and initiate new product development efforts to grow sales and profits in the category(s) of responsibility.
• Proactively manage the portfolio of products (incl. PLM) within the category(s).
• Write and submit appropriate documentation to initiate new product efforts (Scope & ACT)
• Provide voice of customer input throughout the new product development process.
• Work collaboratively with GPI/NPI to ensure all new product development is meeting all the required targets and is being delivered on time.
• Lead editorial visits/interviews, trade shows and industry events to promote the category
• Support category management partners in key customer presentations, line reviews, and training
• Gather customer insights and conduct competitive benchmarking to drive innovation pipeline
• Lead and interact globally with various cross functional teams and departments to collaborate and deliver objectives on schedule
• Contributes demand forecast to support 2–5-year capital plan

Skills/Requirements

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

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