ABOUT WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading kitchen and laundry appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home and inspiring generations with our brands. The company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2023, the company reported approximately $19 billion in annual sales, 59,000 employees, and 55 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.

The team you will be a part of

The Procurement team identifies researches and evaluates suppliers that meet the organization's standards of price, quality, timing, and reliability of supply. Recognizes and evaluate sales, promotional campaigns, and other opportunities to secure reduced prices. Assesses supplier's products to ensure that they comply with specifications and meet the organization's quality standards.

This role in summary

Whirlpool is currently seeking a qualified candidate to fill an open Senior Supplier Operations Analyst position located at either our Riverview Campus in Benton Harbor, Michigan or at one of our manufacturing sites across the Midwest. This individual will manage the supply base to prevent availability issues, anticipating and avoiding parts supply problems. They will also be responsible for leading cross-functional teams (internal & external) to drive resolution and maintain manufacturing production by resolving supplier-caused disruptions. Domestic travel of upwards of 40% is required in this role to visit both suppliers and our Midwest manufacturing sites.

Your responsibilities will include

• Supplier Risk Management

• Capacity Analysis, resolving potential issues due to demand and/or supplier constraints

• Constraint Management, managing investment process, preparing business cases, following the end-to-end purchasing process

• Performs carry-over parts analysis

• Supplier Caused DTC (Deliver to Commitment)

• PAIN (Parts Availability Issues Notification) resolution

• Manages and executes supplier Maintenance of Business activities within assigned commodities for all or any plants

• Interact with internal and external stakeholders as part of the project execution (MCL (Material Control and Logistics), Suppliers, Procurement, Subsystems, Manufacturing, Marketing, Quality)

• Provides input and updates to a Supply Operations leadership to inform plant and business stakeholders

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor's degree

• 5+ years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management, Materials Management or Manufacturing

• Domestic travel of upwards of 40% to visit both suppliers and our Midwest manufacturing sites

Preferred skills and experiences

• Advanced Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain

• Communication skills

• SAP / Windchill experience

• GS3:P2P Purchasing System experience

• Proactive, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, and Analytical Skills

What we offer

Generous benefits package (https://www.whirlpoolcareers.com/work-with-us-ca-experienced/) , Whirlpool employee discount, fitness & educational reimbursement programs, kitchenettes, and more! Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor locations: Beautiful, recently renovated office space, free coffee, biking/walking trails, and access to The Eddy - Early Childhood Center (depending upon availability - additional costs required).

Additional information

Whirlpool’s Ways of Working

Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day. We apply ‘always on’ flexibility to all work days. You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed. Employees in this role work in person Monday through Thursday with the option to work from anywhere on Friday.

We offer other flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what’s important at work and at home, including:

• Flexible Friday - Option to work extra hours Monday through Thursday to finish up work early on Friday.

• Two-Week Work from Anywhere - Minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year.

• Sabbatical - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.

Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation

See what it's like to work at Whirlpool by visiting Whirlpool Careers (http://www.whirlpoolcareers.com/) . Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/WhirlpoolCorp/) , Twitter (http://twitter.com/whirlpoolcorp) , LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/company/whirlpool-corporation/life/) , Instagram (http://www.instagram.com/whirlpoolcorp/) and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/WhirlpoolCorporation) .

At Whirlpool Corporation, we value and celebrate diversity. Whirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.