Sr. Category Analyst, Kitchen Fixtures

Opportunity:

Kohler Co. Kitchen and Bath NA is looking for a Senior Category Analyst with exceptional problem-solving skills and a passion for driving results to join our growing Kitchen Fixtures team.  You will be joining a leading global company committed to living on the leading edge in design and technology of product and process.

The ideal candidate will exhibit the following:

• Exceptional problem-solving and skills with strong interest in analytic insights.
• High-level presentation/communication skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Leads with curiosity and creative thinking.
• Display initiative to find solutions and work effectively with all levels in the organization.
• Set strong example through work product, energy, attitude and technical skills.
• High-level understanding of new product development, channel marketing, manufacturing, forecasting, and production planning

Specific Responsibilities:

• Business analysis: Assessing portfolio effectiveness and making recommendations for improving sales performance
• Goal setting: Determining sales goals
• Making recommendations about distribution and pricing
• Reporting: Compiling reports and communicating findings, insights to clients and executives
• Data analysis: Analyzing data to identify opportunities to improve the layout and performance of the category
• Performance monitoring: Collecting and analyzing data to gauge performance using KPIs and benchmarks
• Turning POS, shipments, weeks of stock analysis and insights into product forecast recommendations

Demand and supply management:

• Maintain an up-to-date database of competitive & market information including product catalogs, price lists, current promotions, and new product introductions
• Collaborate with channel marketing teams in executing new product launch plans and current product portfolio programming
• Provide product support to sales organizations

Skills/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required (any discipline).
• At least 3 years of analytics experience and interpreting data to provide meaningful insights.
• Travel Approx. 15-20% annually to Kohler manufacturing locations.

The salary range for this position is $79,500 - $100,450. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision & 401k.