Business Analyst - Kohler Ventures

Business Analyst - Kohler Ventures

Work Mode: Hybrid

Location: Hybrid, 3 days/week onsite in Kohler, WI, Palo Alto, CA or New York City, NY

Opportunity

Kohler Ventures is an independent company wholly-owned by Kohler Co., a global leader in the manufacture of kitchen and bath products, tile and home interiors, and an international host to award-winning hospitality and world-class golf destinations. Our mission is to build new digital businesses that empower consumers to lead healthier lives. We explore how familiar experiences can be enhanced and innovations developed through the integration of leading-edge technology, science, and design. Come join us as we build a best-in-class global multi-disciplinary team across artificial intelligence, machine learning, design, advanced software and hardware engineering, strategy, venture investments, sales, marketing, and partnerships. Our locations are Palo Alto, CA US, New York City, NY US, Kohler, WI US, Seoul, Korea, and Tel Aviv, Israel.

As a Business Analyst, you’ll play a critical role in shaping our strategy through driving data-driven transactions, market analysis, and process optimizations. This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate closely with the Strategy & Operations functions, influence key business decisions, and contribute to solutions that create real value for our users.

In your role as Business Analyst at Kohler Ventures you will:

• Be a key member of the vendor management functions to drive efficient partnerships:
• Assist in vendor onboarding processes and ensure all necessary documentation is complete and compliant with company policies.
• Support the contract review process, ensuring that all vendor agreements comply with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Resolve discrepancies between purchase orders, contracts, and invoices.
• Develop and present metrics pertaining to vendor by:
• Preparing regular reports and dashboards related to vendor data, contracts, and invoices.
• Analyzing trends in vendor performance, payment cycles, and contract compliance.
• Providing recommendations for process improvements based on analysis and feedback.
• Support the competitive & market intelligence function of Kohler Ventures by:
• Conducting research and keeping a pulse on competitor trends, products and other factors that influence Kohler Ventures’ strategy
• Supporting research and analysis to inform Kohler Ventures’ growth and commercial strategy
• Maintaining a competitor database Supporting research and analysis updated
• Assisting in the preparation of reports and materials on competitive and market insights

Skills/Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in a business analyst role, with a focus on vendor management, contract administration, or invoice processing.
• Strong knowledge of vendor master data management, contract life cycle, and invoice processing procedures.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and MS Excel.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with MS office suite, specifically strong communication skills utilizing PowerPoint.
• Availability to work outside of standard business hours as needed to be able to collaborate with teams across multiple time zones
• Ability to travel 10% of time both domestically and internationally.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Familiarity with compliance and regulatory requirements related to contracts and vendor management.
• Knowledge of process automation and improvements in invoice processing or data management.
• Positive, can-do attitude with a high degree of ownership and self-motivation to drive change. 
• Entrepreneurial experience in a high growth technology focused company or startup. 
• Exemplary collaboration skills across teams, geographies, and functions.

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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.