Analyst, Strategy & Business Development

Whirlpool • Benton Harbor, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As the only major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, 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 2024, the company reported approximately $17 billion in annual sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas - 44,000 employees, and 40 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.
This role in summary
Whirlpool is currently seeking qualified candidates for the role of Analyst, Corporate Strategy & Portfolio Management. This is an onsite role and will be located in Benton Harbor MI.
The Strategy & Portfolio Management team is aligned with the C-suite at Whirlpool and drives initiatives in three major areas: (i) oversight of Whirlpool’s minority interests in Europe, China, and India; (ii) support in strategic center activities, including but not limited to Board materials, senior leadership materials, and select strategic projects; and (iii) management of competitive intelligence activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 1+ years of Business Analyst experience
• 1+ years of experience in project management or change management

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Mathematics
• Communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Experience delivering on short time frames and commitment to meeting deadlines
• International experience (personal or professional)

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day management of one of Whirlpool’s minority interests
• Build recurring financial reports and update forecasts for Portfolio
• Own 3-4 quarterly competitive intelligence reports to send to senior leadership
• Assist, as needed, with creation of Board, Senior Leader, or other Executive Committee materials
• Support, as needed, with any M&A transactions

Benefits

• Generous benefits package
• Whirlpool employee discount
• Fitness & educational reimbursement programs
• Kitchenettes
• Always On Flexibility
• Two-Week Work from Anywhere
• Sabbatical - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service
• Free coffee
• Biking/walking trails
• Access to The Eddy - Early Childhood Center (depending upon availability - additional costs required)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level