Senior Manager, Supply & Logistics- Sales and Operations Planning

Whirlpool•Benton Harbor, MI

53d•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. The Supply and Logistics team is responsible for keeping the appropriate levels of materials and/or stock supplies with the aim to maximize inventory control and company sales. Organizes deliveries to meet given deadlines and customer expectations. Supervises and tracks the flow of materials and products from suppliers throughout the organization. We are seeking qualified candidates for the Senior Manager North American Region (NAR) Supply & Demand Planning to lead and manage the Dish/Independent Business Unit Product Fulfillment Team (PFT) to deliver outstanding supply chain service levels across product availability and inventory while achieving the lowest total cost of acquisition and logistics. The Senior Manager NAR Supply and Demand Planning leads a team of Planning Managers and Sr Analysts and oversees an enterprise-wide supply chain operation with responsibilities oversupply production planning, demand planning and inventory management. This position is an integral part of the North American Supply Chain team.

Requirements

Bachelor Degree
5+ years of experience in Supply Chain Planning
3+ years of People Leadership experience

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP and Anaplan
Experience with Continuous Improvement tools & methodologies
Strategic Mindset-understands the big picture and creates effective strategies
Experience leading, coaching, and mentoring in a virtual environment
Communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and across various internal and external partners
Leader, challenger, influencer-ability to facilitate large cross-functional groups
Fluent in project and change management concepts/tools
Cross-functional knowledge of the business
Process development and execution
Analytical-Identify opportunities for improvement and cost reduction through data analysis, root cause investigation of issues
Personal accountability for results

Responsibilities

Monitor and measure Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure that process is accurately and consistently executed.
Prioritize work to focus on the areas that will drive the greatest enterprise-wide business benefit while maintaining a balance in caring for the Customer and caring for the Company
Drive process alignment across functions - make decisions when consensus cannot be achieved
Lead & embed a culture of Continuous Improvement by developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills in others
Lead, inspire, and motivate team members, by building trust and respect through daily interaction, engagement, and support employees for continued development and growth
Demonstrate strong people leadership skills demonstrative of Whirlpool's leadership model attributes
Drive project initiatives, long-range planning, and other responsibilities as assigned

Benefits

Always On Flexibility - You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed.
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.

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