Sr. Category Analyst, Kitchen Fixtures

Work Mode: Onsite

Location: Onsite - Kohler, WI

Opportunity

Shape the Future of Kitchen Fixtures at Kohler Co.! Kohler Co.’s Kitchen & Bath North America team is seeking a Senior Category Analyst to join our high-performing Kitchen Fixtures team. 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.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Product & Category Insights

• 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.

Forecasting & Supply Chain Optimization

• 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.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• 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.

Skills/Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Marketing, or a related field required
• At least 3 years of analytics experience and interpreting data to provide meaningful insights.

Travel

• Approx. 15-20% annually to Kohler manufacturing locations.

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 $90,200 - $137,700. 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. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation.

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.