Location: Hybrid at Kohler, WI (Tues/Weds/Thurs Onsite)

Opportunity

Kohler Co. is looking for an entrepreneurial candidate with exceptional problem-solving skills and a passion for innovation and analytics to join the growing Vikrell® business team (Vikrell® is a solid composite material made of resins, fiberglass and filler that is exclusive to Kohler Company, and is sold by our Sterling Plumbing Products division). You will be joining a leading global company committed to living on the leading edge in design and technology of products and process.

The Market Analyst will work with marketing and the business team to conduct comprehensive analysis and make recommendations to delight customers and drive business results.This involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop forecasts, managing pricing, developing business strategies and new products, and executing strategic plans.This is a high impact role that provides exposure to many functional areas.

The ideal candidate will exhibit the following:

• Exceptional problem-solving skills with strong interest in analytics
• High-level presentation/communication skills.
• 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.
• Understand new product development, manufacturing, forecasting, and production planning

Specific Responsibilities

• Partner with new product development teams to develop insights needed to live on the leading edge in design and technology of product and process.
• Lead analysis for marketing and business team, formulate and test hypothesis and present recommendations.
• Develop an understanding of the customer and competitive landscape including innovation, products, pricing, trends and market share.
• Create and lead engaging presentations to all levels internal and external that clearly articulate product information, business strategies, data and insights and other information
• Collaborate with the sales organization on product needs, sales samples and other requests to drive business growth.
• Draft internal and external communications highlighting new product launches and sales tools.
• Develop relationships with customers, sales, new product development, and other stakeholders that can contribute to the development of new product and business ideas
• Assist with forecasting and financial planning activities