**Sr. Category Manager, Cross-Category** _Work Mode: Hybrid_ **Location:**  Hybrid – Kohler, WI (Ideally onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) **Opportunity** Kohler Co. is looking for a Senior Category Manager with exceptional critical thinking skills and a passion fordriving results to join the growing Cross Category 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 Senior Category Manager will execute a commercial and water management strategy to deliver incredible customer experience, 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 + Ownprice 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 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 + Own the commercialization process for commercial new product launches **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 + Experience with developing and executing GTM plans and activations Travel + Approximately 10-25% **_Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future._** _We believe in supporting you from the moment you join us, which is why Kohler offers day 1 benefits. This means you’ll have access to your applicable benefit programs from your first day on the job, with no waiting period. The salary range for this position is $131,450 - $169,000. 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._ **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.