Manager, Total Delivered Cost
Work Mode: Onsite
Location: Onsite four days per week - Kohler, WI
Opportunity
The Manager – TdC (total delivered cost) Governance will
lead the governance and oversight of TdC across Kohler’s global manufacturing
network. This role ensures competitiveness by establishing policies, setting
ideal costing ratios, and driving actions focused on SKU-level cost
optimization. The position will identify SKUs representing a majority of the total
revenue by plant/category, set ideal cost ratio targets, and consolidate
performance scorecards for monthly business reviews. Acting as a neutral
governance body, this role will enable data-driven decisions that improve cost
competitiveness and profitability.
SPECIFIC
RESPONSIBILITIES:
This role works across the business teams,
global regions, and at all levels to support the governance and execution of
initiatives to drive the best outcomes. Success in this role requires the following:
Governance & Policy Leadership:
- Develop and implement governance frameworks for TdC across all plants.
- Define policies and standards for cost management practices globally.
SKU Level Analysis / Prioritization / Target Setting:
- Identify SKUs contributing to the majority of revenue generation by plant/category and prioritize cost optimization efforts.
- Ensure appropriate cost levels for each category within plants relative to revenue contribution.
- Understand cost structure of each SKU by specific variable and fixed cost categories.
- Establish ideal TdC ratios and set plant-level targets.
- Perform gap-to-target analysis and recommend actions/initiatives to drive cost down.
Scorecard & Reporting:
- Consolidate TdC scorecards for monthly business reviews for all plants globally.
- Provide clear visibility of performance, trends, and improvement opportunities to leadership.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Partner with manufacturing, KOS, supply chain, finance, and commercial teams to drive competitiveness initiatives.
- Act as a neutral governance body ensuring decisions align with enterprise objectives.
Skills/Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering with demonstrated manufacturing standard‑costing ownership.
- MBA preferred, with a concentration in Operations, Strategy, or Finance, particularly for candidates leading enterprise‑level governance and executive business reviews.
- 7+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations, engineering, operations finance, cost management, or sourcing, within a multi‑plant and/or global manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated ownership of SKU‑level cost structures, including materials, labor, overhead, and fixed vs. variable cost components.
- Proven experience establishing or operating within cost governance frameworks, including ideal cost or TdC ratio target setting
- Track record of leading cross‑functional, enterprise initiatives involving manufacturing, supply chain, finance, and commercial teams, with measurable cost or margin impact.
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 $132,350 - $205,850. 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
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