Since 1873, Kohler Co. has been improving the lives of its customers with exceptional products and services.

Our diversity of products and powerful portfolio of brands lead the way in design, craftsmanship and innovation.

We offer a breadth of products and services, including plumbing fixtures, furniture, tile and stone, and primary and backup power systems, as well as award-winning hospitality and world-class golf destinations.

Product Data Management Analyst

Job Description:
Bold. Conservation. Are you drawn to beautiful designs and innovative technologies that help us live smarter, easier lives with greater sustainability? Join the Kitchen & Bath group and be involved in the development of revolutionary products like the Karbon™ kitchen faucet; the DTV™ showering system that integrates water, music, steam and chromatherapy; and unique Nature's Chemistry™ lavatories and kitchen sinks crafted from rich, organic materials. Be part of the Kohler team and influence the next generation of kitchen and bath design.

Under the direction of the Manager-Engineering Data Services in Kitchen & Bath Engineering this position is primarily related to the maintenance, development and support of product data management as it relates to document management, knowledge management and engineering change management.

Responsibilities include: evaluating current PDM (product data management) practices and policies; which will include entry procedures and entry time, data collection, data accuracy, process design and test, training and communication policies.
Identifying inefficiencies and process improvements. Serving as the liaison between the user community and the IT community by defining user needs. Ability to identify potential areas of improvement, dollarized savings and finding existing technology or functionality already being used in other business units. Communicate improvements and processes throughout the PDM communities in Plumbing Americas, Asia, Europe and Interiors. Develop system test plans and appropriate documentation that can be used globally.


Education/Experience
Bachelor's Degree with an emphasis in Business Administration or Information Technology with a minimum of 2-4 years experience working in a product data management, product life cycle management, materials management, production planning or sales and distribution environment

Solid experience working within a SAP or product life cycle environment and the ability to read, write, and speak Mandarin, French or Mexican Spanish is a strong plus.

Kohler offers exciting challenges, excellent benefits and a competitive compensation package. Consider joining a team where you are recognized for your passion and contributions!

Minimum Education Required: Bachelor

Years of Experience Required: At Least 3 Years

Expected Travel Time: About 25%

This company may offer relocation assistance.