Sr. Strategic Intelligence Analyst

Sr. Strategic Intelligence Analyst

Work Mode:Onsite

Location:Onsite in Kohler WI

Opportunity

The Sr Strategic Intelligence Analyst conducts research and analysis of markets competitors consumer trends and external factors to provide insights that support strategic planning growth initiatives and informed business decision-making. This role combines market research competitive intelligence trend analysis and strategic insight generation to support enterprise growth initiatives investment decisions and M&A activities.

Working closely with leaders across the business this individual will transform complex market competitor customer and industry information into actionable recommendations that strengthen business performance and long-term competitive advantage. This role also serves as a key strategic partner to the M&A team by providing market and competitive perspectives throughout the transaction lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Competitive & Market Intelligence

• Support the maintenance and enhancement of competitive intelligence resources reports and monitoring tools. Monitor and analyze competitors market dynamics customer and channel developments consumer trends and relevant economic and geopolitical forces to Identify competitive opportunities and risks that could impact business performance in a timely manner.
• Analyze and triangulate information from market and product databases syndicated reports and other internal and external sources.
• Develop working knowledge of competitors products pricing market trends and industry developments.
• Develop and maintain competitor profiles market landscapes and strategic watchlists.
• Translate findings into clear recommendations and business implications.

Strategic Decision Support

• Conduct research and analysis to support strategic planning and growth initiatives.
• Use trend analysis to identify emerging developments potential impacts and considerations for Kohler.
• Develop executive-ready briefings presentations and decision-support materials.
• Partner and support business leaders by providing market analysis and competitive insights to inform decision-making.

M&A Intelligence Support

• Support acquisition screening target mapping market assessments diligence activities competitive benchmarking precedent transaction and comparable company analysis.
• Provide market and competitive insights that strengthen acquisition and growth strategies.
• Identify emerging markets capabilities and adjacency opportunities aligned with Kohlers long-term objectives.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Collaborate with teams across Strategy Finance Marketing Product Development Consumer Insights Technology and Business Leadership to translate complex findings into insights and recommendations for strategic planning and immediate action.
• Prepare and deliver clear executive-ready presentations on major competitors market developments and strategic implications.
• Serve as a trusted resource for competitive and strategic intelligence across the enterprise.

Skills/Requirements

• Bachelors degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 5 years of experience in competitive intelligence market intelligence corporate strategy management consulting finance M&A or a related field.
• Strong analytical research and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into actionable business insights.
• Excellent written verbal presentation and executive communication skills with the ability to think on your feet and communicate ideas logically and succinctly.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate across functions and organizational levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel PowerPoint and business research tools.
• Familiarity with techniques used to gather and analyze market company customer and consumer data.
• Experience with AI-enabled research and analysis tools preferred.
• Ability to create structure within ambiguity manage multiple priorities and pivot as business needs evolve.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting strategic planning corporate development or M&A initiatives.
• Experience working within a global organization.
• Intellectual curiosity and a demonstrated interest in continuous learning.
• Knowledge of manufacturing consumer products hospitality industrial or related industries.

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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 youll 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 $92400 - $141000. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidates experience their education and the work 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 30000 bold leaders across the globe were driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious healthy and sustainable lives.

About Us
It is Kohlers 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 . Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Required Experience:

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