Manager, Supply Assurance
Kohler
- Kohler, WI
- $102,500-130,550 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Respond to escalations and inquiries from Sales and Category commercial leaders regarding supply availability.
- Analyze and respond to customer service and supply chain alignment inquires on supply availability, including:
- Requests for recovery dates on product with past due orders and/or extended lead times
- Requests for product availability for business opportunities
- Publishing supply availability in tools that enable self-service supply availability checks by customer service
- Track supply for key programs, initiatives and business opportunities.
- Prepare & publish supply availability summaries and analysis for key business segments, including critical customers, channels, NPD's, promotions and business opportunities.
- Support supply planners via demand analysis to help ensure the correct signal is driving supply planning.
- Analyze customer facing supply chain performance, coordinate root cause identification and corrective action tracking.
- Publish performance reports where standard tools do not support.
- Coordinate root cause for gap to target of KPI's for supply planning.
- Track and drive completion of clearing and corrective actions.
- Identify and recommend opportunities for improving supply execution and customer delivery experience.
- Five+ years in supply chain or related experience that brings knowledge of supply chain management. Experience engaging senior leaders, sometimes delivering challenging messages.
- Position requires a B.A.or B.S. degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Systems or a related field.
- Curiosity for and ability to learn end-to-end supply chain processes and constraints so that we can assure ability to exceed customer experience expectations.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential. Ability to interact efficiently and productively and engage with respect, aligned to Kohler's values. Professional oral and written communication skills are critical to success.
- Must be capable of working with different functional areas (across supply chain functions, operations, purchasing, logistics, finance, engineering)
- Strong analytical skills, including use of Excel and PowerBI.
- SAP skills or ability to quickly leverage SAP and other key business systems.
- Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.
- Hybrid work mode - Kohler, WI 3 days per week.
On November 6, Kohler Co. announced the strategic decision to establish Kohler Energy as a separate, independent business with Platinum Equity as the majority investment partner. Kohler will continue to stay invested in the Energy business following the closing and remains committed to supporting the acceleration of long-term growth strategies for both organizations. Talent and operational transition plans are underway, and Kohler Co. and Platinum Equity expect the agreement to close in the first half of 2024.Thank you for your interest in joining our growing team as we embark on the next phase of growth!About UsBeyond the competitive benefits and compensation, Kohler proudly offers a rich history, steeped in creativity and a commitment to our associates and communities. We invite you to learn more about our culture and company at .It is Kohler's policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified personnel in all job classifications 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 . Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.We invite you to learn more about equal employment opportunity by reviewing the Federal and the .