Category Analyst II: Demand & Insights

Kohler Co.; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 73,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Kohler Co. is seeking a Category Analyst II to join the Kitchen & Bath category team in Kohler, WI.

This onsite role focuses on turning market, customer, financial, and operational data into actionable insights for Product Managers, Directors, and Category Leaders. You will own analytical responsibilities across demand forecasting, pricing, and category performance while supporting cross-functional partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2+ years of experience with a track record of high performance in an analytical or business-facing role.
• Proficiency in Excel and comfort working with large data sets and reporting tools and AI tools.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Curiosity, creative thinking, accountability for outcomes, and the initiative to find solutions and work effectively with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Own recurring business processes and analytical responsibilities for assigned portions of the category.
• Translate customer, channel, financial, and operational signals into actionable business recommendations.
• Support Product Managers and Directors by developing scenario analysis, options, and recommended actions.
• Lead assigned topics during demand planning, pricing, supply, inventory, and category performance reviews.
• Make recommendations regarding forecast assumptions, inventory actions, promotional activity, pricing opportunities, and portfolio priorities within established business guidelines.
• Track key business actions and help drive resolution of cross-functional issues.

Skills

Analytical

Business acumen

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Reporting tools

AI tools

Job description

Kohler Co. is seeking a Category Analyst II to join the Kitchen & Bath category team in Kohler, WI.

This onsite role focuses on turning market, customer, financial, and operational data into actionable insights for Product Managers, Directors, and Category Leaders. You will own analytical responsibilities across demand forecasting, pricing, and category performance while supporting cross-functional partners.