**Sr. Manager Supply Chain, Inventory Optimization** _Work Mode: Remote_ **Location: ** Remote - United States **Opportunity** The Manager-Inventory Optimization role is responsible for establishing optimum inventory levels by product, inventory targets and driving achievement of inventory health targets. A key aspect of this role is to drive continuous improvement through root cause analysis and corrective action of both short and excess inventory positions. This position will lead a team of two and collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Supply Chain, Product Management, Manufacturing Operations, Finance, and any other department relevant to the management, alignment and execution of inventory optimization proposals. **Specific Responsibilities** + Proactive analysis of inventory levels versus target to understand opportunities for improvement. + Tracking corrective analysis to completion and measuring effectiveness. + Ensuring best practices are deployed across categories for Inventory Planning, especially by providing guidance to Supply Planning. + Consolidating inventory forecasts and management reporting. + Owning overall KBNA inventory targets and results, where targets to support Category Business Team objectives. + Developing, deploying and supporting tools & reports to provide early alerts on inventory issues. + Communicating promptly and effectively on the inventory issues and develop action plans to solve them including development of presentations to senior leadership. + Monitoring safety stock levels, perform root cause analysis on any issues discovered, and driving the processes for updates, regular and ad hoc. **Skills/Requirements** + Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required: Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Finance or Engineering. + At least 5-7 years of leadership experience in supply chain management using relevant inventory management tools. + APICS/IBF or other related certification is preferred + Demonstrated proficiency in inventory management and cost reduction initiatives **_Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future._** _The salary range for this position is $131,450 - $169,000. 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. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision & 401k._ **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.