Regulatory Compliance Engineer, gasoline/diesel utility engines (Kohler, Wisconsin)

The Technical Engineering department of Kohler Engines is seeking a regulatory compliance engineer to join our Engineering Regulatory Compliance team. This engineer will develop and implement systems to track, document, and inform the business on global regulations that impact the design, development, manufacture, and application of gasoline and diesel utility engines. You will work with the Current and New Product Engineering teams to guide testing and documentation necessary to gain and maintain compliance with global regulations.

Major Responsibilities:
Maintain current certifications and anticipate proposed changes.
Track global regulations pertaining to exhaust and evaporative emissions, acoustics, material content and other regulated aspects of engine design and production.
Inform the organization on the state of current and pending regulations.
Represent Kohler Co. interests through meetings, written communication and conference calls with regulatory agencies and customers.
Serve as the liaison between Kohler and other manufacturers, industry associations and government agencies.
Develop regulatory data systems and procedures.
Develop and execute processes to gain compliance with appropriate global regulations and ensure appropriate test plans and documentation required to maintain compliance.

Normal Responsibilities:
Provide internal and external information for exhaust and evaporative emission requests for regulatory information.
Maintain project records, prepare technical, cost, and other reports as requested to document progress and results achieved.
Review applicable Part Change Requests, Specification Requests and Revisions for potential impact on emission certification.
Contribute sound professional advice and creative new ideas, concepts and approaches relative to new project design and development.

Experience and Education
B.S. degree in an engineering, mathematics, finance or chemistry discipline from an ABET accredited program.
Prefer knowledge of and experience with global regulations pertaining to exhaust and evaporative emissions, acoustics, and other regulated aspects of off-road gasoline utility engines (EPA, CARB, and Europe).
VBA, Excel and Database programming experience strongly preferred.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS Moderate travel is required for meeting with regulatory agencies, trade group associations, and customers.

Send resume to kimberly.hughes@rightthinginc.com to apply!

Manager, International Tax - Kohler, Wisconsin (relocation within US available)

As a Manager/Sr. Manager of International Tax, this is your unique opportunity to set your mark and live on the leading edge. In this role, you will administer and be responsible for the U.S. tax compliance requirements for Kohler’s foreign subsidiaries. This position will ensure Kohler’s compliance with tax laws and regulations in a manner which maximizes our foreign tax credit position. You will provide tax research and assistance with tax planning in a manner which minimizes corporate tax liabilities within the laws and regulations of taxing jurisdictions and corporate ethics.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE

Responsible for the U.S. tax compliance for foreign subsidiaries:

• Advise and counsel management of tax compliance requirements as they affect management decisions by reviewing, recommending and, where required, establishing procedures and methods of doing business.
• To develop systems and procedures for the accumulation of data necessary for the preparation of the U.S. compliance requirements for Kohler’s foreign subsidiaries and for the calculation, reporting, and management of foreign tax credits.
• Review and approve positions reflected in company current and deferred tax provisions, tax exposure analysis and tax returns.
  

Tax Research and Planning:

• To provide an assessment of current and proposed tax laws and regulations as they pertain to worldwide corporate programs and giving guidance for implementation of actions to achieve a more favorable tax environment in the United States and international jurisdictions.
• To assist in the overall corporate strategic and financial planning by participating in the development of plans for businesses by providing assistance and guidance on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and by developing internal departmental plans to support businesses and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of its own operations
• To serve as a member of various tax committees of associations and professional groups to help plan tax policy and resolve federal, state, local and international tax problems.

Administration:

• To acquire and maintain a qualified staff knowledgeable in the field of international, taxation by developing training methods to achieve maximum utilization and expansion of staff.
• To maintain a complete tax library with reference material and case documentation t0 support interpretations and evaluations.

Relationships & Contacts:

• Reports to the Director of Taxation and supervises the International Taxation Project Leader and Sr. Tax Analyst.
• Establish a high level team effort with all levels of Tax Department staff and company management.
• Frequent contact with Executive management, Legal Department, Controller Offices, Corporate and Group Accounting, all levels of financial management.
• Moderate contact with all areas of factory supervision, purchasing departments, and all other corporate and group departments.
• Frequent personal contact with International Federal and State Departments of Revenue and with outside independent auditors and their tax department personnel.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - WHAT YOU NEED TO QUALIFY

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or its equivalent, with 7-10 years of Public Accounting OR Corporate Tax Department experience in domestic and international taxation.
• Consulting experience with and presenting to upper management/executives. i.e., working with partners, tax directors, CFO’s, etc.
• Strong technical skills relating to international tax couple with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate information to non-tax professionals.
• Knowledge of how US companies manage income/dividends/royalties, etc. from foreign subsidiaries/divisions.
• Knowledge of Foreign Tax Credits and Form 1118.
• Ability to identify and describe Subpart F income.
• Familiar with the sourcing of income and expense allocations.
• Experience preparing and reviewing Form 5471.

SKILL PREFERENCES – HOW YOU CAN STAND OUT

• Enjoy working in a creative & close-knit team environment
• Have a Master’s Degree or CPA/CMA certificate
• Experience with Reorganizations and Acquisitions

To apply - send resume & summary of qualifications to kimberly.hughes@rightthinginc.com

Systems Project Leader, SAS Programmer Kohler, Wisconsin (relocation within U.S. available)

As a Systems Project Leader this is your unique opportunity to set your mark and live on the leading edge. This position will lead project teams as necessary and direct the design and implementation of computer systems and programs to increase business effectiveness solve problems and create new opportunities to facilitate achievement of business goals. This role is responsible for preparing systems and program specifications, testing criteria, as well as project control and management reporting. The incumbent will write and execute scripts to control the execution of systems.


HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE

• Drive Operational and Reporting Excellence by developing Reports & Tools for Field Sales Force as well as for Higher Management using SAS and Web Technologies.

• Provide analysis, counsel, and direction to management and personnel of operating units to analyze problems and develop solutions as well as assure efficient operation of existing systems.

• Design and Develop user-friendly web interfaces based on end user requirements.

• Provide inputs for project review meetings and management presentations including general design review, project scheduling, test plan, system and program tactics and methods, system controls, procedures, documentation, and system implementation plan.

• Should have experience in converting SAS Data Sets to various file types (text, xml, excel and dbf) and vice-versa using SAS.

• Experience creating Macros and Stored Processes to process data and produce special reports as needed.

• Acts as an integral part of respective team.

• Potentially assigned as a mentor to another team member for project leader work.

• Contributes ideas being respectful and understanding of individual experience and knowledge as compared to others.

• Willingly takes direction from a variety of other team members.

• Supports the team through meeting of commitments on assignments.

• Fosters effective relationships within assigned team, enhancing overall team collaboration and communication.

• Seeks out information from other team members and alternative sources regarding industry trends relevant to functional assignments

• Detail oriented in work and analysis.

• High quality of work in support of team initiatives.

• Exhibits strong, diverse technical systems skills and a strong knowledge of CIT processes, and strong project management skills.

• Exhibits a solid knowledge of business processes and a strong willingness to expand this knowledge.

• During performance of assigned tasks, watch for any missed opportunities in defined business process, making adjustments as required. Communicates scope changes with other team members.

• Challenge questionable business process changes with the business unit when experience raises questions/doubts.

• Develop practical systems scope that enhances the business function.

• When developing project scope, challenge obsolete practices, question accepted truths, and eliminate non-value-added processes.



MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - WHAT YOU NEED TO QUALIFY

• Bachelor’s degree required. Emphasis on Information Technology, Business, Mathematics or related field required.

• Mid to high level SAS Programmer/Analyst with 3-5 years’ experience to develop applications and perform data analysis. Strong experience in Base SAS, SAS/MACRO, SAS/ODS, SAS/GRAPH, SAS/SQL, SAS/IntrNet and SAS BI is required.



SKILL PREFERENCES – HOW YOU CAN STAND OUT

• Previous experience working with large data sets/tables (>1 million).

• This position needs to be able to drive meaningful information/analytics to a diverse user base, while continually looking to improve delivery efficiencies.

• Prior experience with Relational Databases, Java and SAP software is preferred but not required.

Relocation within U.S. available

Contact me to apply!

Send resume and summary of qualifications to kimberly.hughes@rightthinginc.com

Consulting Sales Engineer Specialist - Pacific Southwest - Power Generation Systems

Seeking10 years of experience in Power Generation Systems - sales with major supplier, consulting, specifying electrical engineers and end users.

The Consulting Engineer Specialist is responsible for creating brand awareness of KPS products and influencing Consulting Engineers, Contractors and End Users to require the use of, or consideration of KPS products in their Area of Responsibility. This Associate will work both independently and in concert with Distributor personnel to identify target Engineering firms and call upon them on a scheduled and as-needed basis.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

· Lead sales activities in the education and influence of electrical consulting and specifying design engineers resulting in specifications that show a preference for Kohler Generators, Transfer Switches and Paralleling Switchgear.

· Plan and direct training programs to enhance the Kohler Systems specific product knowledge of Consulting Engineers and Large Engineering Contractors who perform Design and Build projects.

· Work in partnership with the Manager of Switchgear Sales or the regionally located Senior Applications Engineer to ensure that Kohler Switchgear is included in project specifications which require Switchgear.

· Work in partnership with the Manager of Switchgear Sales or the regionally located Senior Applications Engineer to develop value engineered solutions resulting in improved margins and Kohler sales wins when appropriate.

· Work with Marketing and Engineering to create, prepare and present technical papers to consulting engineers and distributors.

· Participate in competitive analysis studies that support the strategic plan related to Kohler Power Systems Sales.

· Communicate with Consulting Engineers to determine new market potential and products and pricing necessary to expand market penetration for Kohler Power Systems.

· Work in partnership with KPS’ Market Manager(s) to identify selling tools, peripheral materials and competitive pricing models needed to communicate our value proposition.

· Participate in Industry Trade Organizations such as ASHE, IEEE, 24/7.

· Participate in Kohler Power Systems forecasting effort and coordinate with other Kohler team members via the Sales and Operations process.

· Develop a contact database of Specifying Engineers and Contractors.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate:

1. Will possess a BS in Electrical Engineering degree or relevant industry experience

2. Will have ten years of experience selling Power Generation Systems with a major power systems supplier. Will have five years of indirect selling experience calling on consulting, specifying electrical engineers selling Power Generation Systems.

Location

The Associate will have direct responsibility for a geographic territory located in the United States. The territory will correlate with the geographic territories of Kohler Distributors. There are three geographic territories available: Pacific Southwest, Midwest and Central Atlantic Coast.

Travel

This position requires heavy travel up to 70%.

Reporting

This position reports to the Director of Industrial Solutions and National Accounts.

There are no direct reports for this position.

Measurement

This position is responsible for influencing Consulting Engineers to specify Kohler Power Systems. The measureable criteria of the Associate’s performance include:

· Percentage increase in “Total Number of Specs” written naming Kohler in the Area of Responsibility without Deviation or Exception (50%)

· Percentage increase in “Number of Specs Written per Targeted Firm” without Deviation or Exception (25%)

· Percentage increase in “Orders” Year over Year (20%)

· Achievement of Plan “Orders” Targets (5%)

Contact me to apply!

Please send resume and summary of qualifications to kimberly.hughes@rightthinginc.com

Channel Manager, E-Commerce - Kohler, WI (relocation avail)

As a Channel Manager – E-Commerce, this is your unique opportunity to set your mark and live on the leading edge. Under limited supervision, the Channel Manager – E-Commerce is responsible for executing tactics and strategic marketing activities. This would involve developing and implementing marketing strategies, programs, and promotions targeted at Kohler’s customer base. You will be responsible for identifying customer needs and business opportunities within the assigned channel and developing programs for customers and consumers to drive sales through the assigned channel. Once developed, the Channel Manager – E-Commerce is responsible for the launch, implementation, and administration of these programs.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE

· Properly present and protect the Kohler brand in the assigned channel.

· Develop merchandising and point of purchase material that drives sales and is “on brand”.

· Plan, forecast, and implement marketing programs and promotions for the channel. Include special promotions, buying opportunities, rebate programs, and ongoing support programs for product categories and market segments

· Serve as a liaison between sales and product management. Work with product management to analyze and evaluate the performance of product categories.

· Understand trends, potential demand, and competition; make recommendations to develop and introduce new products that increase sales.

· Develop and coordinate policies and guidelines to support long-term objectives.

· Drive growth and positioning of Kohler and other Kohler brands in key channels.

· Monitor the success, impact, and contribution of all programs, and communicate this information to management on a timely basis.

· Develop strategies and support programs to increase penetration of Kohler products to include pricing, marketing programs, and communication pieces.

· Develop annual business plan for the assigned channel.

· Monitor competitor promotions for each product group. Apprise product management of competitor activities and changes in the marketplace.

· Provide Product Management with ongoing analyses and evaluations of performance of initiatives, trends, potential demand, and competition, making recommendations to increase sales.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - WHAT YOU NEED TO QUALIFY

· Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or related field

· 6+ years of prior experience in sales, marketing, channel management, and/or product development with progressively more responsibility and a track record of results are required.

· At least 1-year experience with P&L and/or budgeting is required

· Must possess a keen analytical mind, be strong on planning, detail, and accuracy, and be a demonstrably creative thinker.

· Must possess substantial skills in written and oral communication with all levels of management and with outside contacts

· Travel: 20%

SKILL PREFERENCES – HOW YOU CAN STAND OUT

· MBA/MS preferred

· Previous supervisory or coaching experience preferred.

U.S. relocation available, no sponsorship

Contact me to apply!

Please send resume and summary of qualifications to kimberly.hughes@rightthinginc.com