About Us
Every person on the planet dreams of a better home. And at LIXIL, we’re committed to making better homes a reality for everyone, everywhere.
We make it happen with pioneering water and housing technology solutions. Home to world leading brands like INAX, American Standard, GROHE, TOSTEM, and many more, we touch the lives of more than a billion people each day, transforming houses into homes.
Our Planet and Our Commitment
Our planet is the home we all share. So how we do business matters. Our inclusive and empowering culture, entrepreneurial spirit, and commitment to having a positive impact on the planet are integral to our business strategy.
Our Transformation Journey
LIXIL today is on a journey of transformation. The world around us is changing. Technological advances. Evolving needs. New demographics. Shifting expectations. These changes serve as opportunities for solutions to be discovered, and to unlock progress for all.
We invite you to make this journey with us. It is as challenging as it is inspiring. Together we can shape the future of living. We’re a home for growth, for imagination, for creativity. A home for your talent and ambition. A home for everyone.
Overview
The (Leader) Merchandising Manager will play a key role in executing and monitoring the responsible product category and sales strategies for the Lixil Americas portfolio of brands across channels. This position will provide insight, execution, coordination, and analytical support of initiatives ensuring profitability and growth goals are met as identified in the Annual Operating Plan.
Responsibilities
- Partner with insights organization to evaluate and present pertinent industry and category data that supports development of sell-in strategies for new or existing product development and placement. Including size and configuration of market, customer market and aisle profiles, competitive analysis and industry trends.
- Partner with operational teams to provide inputs on potential supply allocation and prioritization decisions, new product phase in and phase out strategies, demand planning to identify gaps in forecasts to annual plan, and pricing/promotional parameters.
- Provides responsible category performance analysis and reporting of key levers in driving merchandising PMR objectives including; pricing, mix, volume, and promotional activities as required to implement action plans against gaps to annual plan.
- Responsible for annual SKU rationalization, on-going classification and E&O strategies.
- Responsible for developing and coordinating the collection and synthesis of major pieces of information, critical meetings and or presentations. Including product line reviews.
Qualifications
- Bachelor degree in finance, marketing, business or related field.
- 5 years of experience.
- MBA Preferred
- Business-owner mindset: take initiative and get things done with a focus on results.
- Agile: capacity to respond quickly to changing marketplace dynamics.
- Analytic horsepower that translates data into insights and actionable recommendations; ability to incorporate new learning into existing plans.
- Strong influencing skills: work well with others and lead in a cross-functional environment.
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written – including proficiency in Power-Point).
- Strong project management skills.
- Ability to travel domestically.
Hiring Range
The Hiring Salary Range for this position is $76k – $118k annually. (Salary offer to be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.)
Other Compensation (if applicable): This role will be eligible to participate in the annual Short Term Incentive plan. Regular Full-Time Salaried positions: Will include a comprehensive benefits package.
EEO Statement
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