What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Category Analyst position at kohler?
Location: Onsite - Kohler, WI
Opportunity
Kohler Co.’s Kitchen & Bath North America team is seeking a Senior Category Analyst to join our high-performing Sanitary team focused on 2-Piece Toilets. This is more than a traditional analyst role — it’s a strategic opportunity to influence product direction, optimize supply chain performance, and drive category growth for one of the most iconic brands in the industry.
We’re looking for a data-driven, results-oriented professional with a passion for product lifecycle management, inventory forecasting, and cross-functional collaboration. If you thrive at the intersection of analytics, strategy, and execution — we want to hear from you.
What You’ll Bring to the Table:
- A sharp analytical mind with a passion for uncovering insights that drive business decisions.
- Experience in product management, category management, sales, demand planning, or supply chain analytics.
- Strong communication and storytelling skills — you can turn data into compelling narratives.
- A collaborative spirit and the ability to influence across marketing, sales, operations, and finance.
- Curiosity, initiative, and a bias for action.
- Growth Mindset - Inspired to drive change and results.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
- Analyze category performance and product portfolio effectiveness to identify growth opportunities.
- Translate POS, shipment trends, and inventory data into actionable forecasting recommendations.
- Partner with Product Management, Sales, and Supply Chain teams to align demand planning with business goals.
- Monitor and manage KPIs such as weeks of supply, sell-through, and forecast accuracy.
- Provide insights that improve inventory health, reduce stockouts, and support new product introductions.
- Collaborate with operations to ensure supply meets evolving market demand.
- Work closely with Channel Marketing to support product launches and promotional strategies.
- Provide analytical support to Sales teams, helping them position products effectively in the market.
- Maintain a competitive intelligence database to inform pricing, positioning, and innovation.