Executive – Supply Chain

Kohler Co.; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Kohler is seeking an Executive - Supply Chain to drive SAP SD and EDI functional capability across global teams. You will own order-to-cash processes, monitor EDI transactions, and manage master data accuracy while partnering with IT and business stakeholders.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in supply chain with global exposure and strong data governance mindset. This on-site Pune role offers growth and a collaborative culture within Kohler.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in order management or supply chain operations with global exposure.
• Strong working knowledge of Order-to-Cash processes and their integration with logistics and billing.
• Practical experience in EDI monitoring, exception handling, and partner coordination.
• Strong understanding of supply chain execution concepts (order fulfilment, logistics, inventory, service levels).
• High attention to detail with a strong data and control mindset.

Responsibilities

• Act as a power user and functional expert for SAP SD covering key Order-to-Cash processes, including order creation, order changes, pricing, delivery coordination, billing triggers, and status tracking.
• Execute and validate SD transactions such as sales orders, order blocks, delivery blocks, billing blocks, returns, cancellations, and free‑of‑charge orders.
• Ensure pricing accuracy, condition records, rebates, and contract compliance within SAP SD.
• Perform root-cause analysis for SD-related errors and inconsistencies and work with IT for permanent fixes.
• Monitor, analyse, and manage EDI transactions (e.g. orders, acknowledgements, invoices, ASNs) to ensure successful end-to-end processing.
• Identify and resolve EDI failures related to master data, pricing, quantities, scheduling, or partner setup.
• Act as the first-level functional owner for EDI exception queues, coordinating with customers, 3PLs, and IT teams.
• Own master data and transactional data accuracy impacting SD and EDI processes (customer master, material master, pricing, routes, partner functions, etc.).
• Support data governance initiatives by ensuring adherence to SOPs, controls, and audit requirements.
• Identify recurring data issues and partner with data governance or IT teams for long-term resolution.
• Act as a bridge between business users and IT, providing functional clarity on SD and EDI processes.
• Collaborate closely with Global / North America Supply Chain stakeholders on issue resolution and process alignment.
• Create and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and training material for SAP SD and EDI processes.
• Guide and support junior team members, helping build functional depth within the team.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

SAP SD

Order Management

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

Power Automate

Winshuttle

Power BI

Job description

Executive - Supply Chain

At Kohler, our mission is to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives. We believe that empowering our associates is essential to making this vision a reality. Thats why we invest in personal and professional growth, encourage collaboration across teams and functions, and offer a comprehensive wellness package that supports the well-being of every team member.

Kohler is an equal opportunity employer. Along with competitive compensation and benefits, we offer something more enduring - a legacy built on bold innovation, creative excellence, and a deep commitment to our people and communities. Learn more about our culture and career opportunities at www.kohler.co.in/careers.

Our approach to hiring reflects our commitment to Global Inclusion. We recruit, hire, and promote qualified individuals in all roles without regard to race, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or disability. If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please let your recruiter know so we can support you appropriately.

Roles and Responsibilities:

SAP SD - End User Ownership

• Act as a power user and functional expert for SAP SD covering key Order-to-Cash processes, including order creation, order changes, pricing, delivery coordination, billing triggers, and status tracking.
• Execute and validate SD transactions such as sales orders, order blocks, delivery blocks, billing blocks, returns, cancellations, and free-of-charge orders.
• Ensure pricing accuracy, condition records, rebates, and contract compliance within SAP SD.
• Perform root-cause analysis for SD-related errors and inconsistencies and work with IT for permanent fixes.

EDI Operations & Exception Management

• Monitor, analyse, and manage EDI transactions (e.g. orders, acknowledgements, invoices, ASNs) to ensure successful end-to-end processing.
• Identify and resolve EDI failures related to master data, pricing, quantities, scheduling, or partner setup.
• Act as the first-level functional owner for EDI exception queues, coordinating with customers, 3PLs, and IT teams.

Data Quality & Governance

• Own master data and transactional data accuracy impacting SD and EDI processes (customer master, material master, pricing, routes, partner functions, etc.).
• Support data governance initiatives by ensuring adherence to SOPs, controls, and audit requirements.
• Identify recurring data issues and partner with data governance or IT teams for long-term resolution.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Knowledge Enablement

• Act as a bridge between business users and IT, providing functional clarity on SD and EDI processes.
• Collaborate closely with Global / North America Supply Chain stakeholders on issue resolution and process alignment.
• Create and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and training material for SAP SD and EDI processes.
• Guide and support junior team members, helping build functional depth within the team.

Experience Requirements:

Must-Haves:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in order management or supply chain operations with global exposure.

3. Strong working knowledge of Order-to-Cash processes and their integration with logistics and billing.

4. Practical experience in EDI monitoring, exception handling, and partner coordination.

5. Strong understanding of supply chain execution concepts (order fulfilment, logistics, inventory, service levels).

6. High attention to detail with a strong data and control mindset.

Good to Have:

• Experience in FMCG, manufacturing, or large-scale supply chain environments.
• Familiarity with automation tools (Power Automate, Winshuttle) and BI reporting (Power BI).

Organizational Relationships:

Reports to Depute Manager - Supply Chain

• Regular interactions with North America & Global Supply Chain teams.
• Frequent interaction with internal stakeholders including Supply Chain Leadership teams.
• Stakeholder Collaboration & Knowledge Enablement
• Act as a bridge between business users and IT, providing functional clarity on SD and EDI processes.
• Collaborate closely with Global / North America Supply Chain stakeholders on issue resolution and process alignment.
• Create and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and training material for SAP SD and EDI processes.
• Guide and support junior team members, helping build functional depth within the team.

Mandatory Skills

Supply Chain Management, SAP SD, Order Management, Advanced Excel,