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**Requisition ID:** 67050

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.

This role in summary

Whirlpool is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Analyst, Supply & Logistics. This role will be onsite 5 days a week in Benton Harbor, MI.

If you have a background in inventory management and in managing supplier relationships, then this position may be for you. Responsibilities will be to engage with the supply chain required to support service parts to our customers. This is a great opportunity for someone with the desired background who works well within a team and is detail-oriented.

Drive outstanding commitment to our consumers, expediting service parts to our Plainfield Parts Distribution Center, working closely with the supply base, and internal process partners, coordinating timely shipments of materials to meet required delivery expectations. Provide accurate and timely communication related to part availability status to both internal and external customers. Continuously identify improvement opportunities on departmental processes to simplify work, standardize processes and eliminate waste.

Your responsibilities will include

+ As a process leader, drive the completion of projects and initiatives that are critical for supporting parts availability by identifying and resolving issues that would otherwise prevent our customers from receiving service parts.

+ Lead supplier meetings providing accurate updates while representing Inventory Management as the primary point of contact.

+ Follow up on late shipments with suppliers, expedite parts, including coordinating EXPART (in warranty) Requests to assist in PEX Avoidance.

+ Work in a collaborative work environment, partnering with Service Procurement, Service Engineering, Customer Relations and our Plainfield Operations team (Whirlpool Parts Distribution Center) to resolve key issues tied to part availability, quality, damage and over/under shipments

+ Manage inventory by controlling substitution/succession timing, reviewing losses and gains and disposition of open items.

+ Provide timely communication to our customer base, providing updates and shipping information to the field.

+ Interact with all levels of the organization and practice excellent communication with associates, supervisors, peers, managers, as well as upper management, all in alignment with Whirlpool's Leadership Model.

+ Communicate and influence all levels of the organization by embodying and exhibiting team spirit at all times.

+ Analyze, refine, and recommend future state processes, best practices, tools, etc. to include in the final design.

+ Assist with process mapping, etc. to drive productivity improvement projects.

+ Develop others, coach, mentor and challenge associates to understand, embrace, and implement lean principles as well as practice the Whirlpool leadership model every day.

+ Interact with all levels of the organization and practice excellent communication with associates, supervisors, peers, managers, as well as upper management, all in alignment with Whirlpool's Leadership Model.

+ Ensure that decisions support Integrated Supply Chain safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals.

Minimum requirements

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ 1+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Business, Procurement, or Logistics

Preferred skills and experiences

+ Experience with SAP applications

+ Experience with continuous improvement programs, such as lean principles, Kaizen events, Kanban, Six Sigma, process mapping, value stream mapping, best method & work standards development

+ Ability to work cooperatively with people at all levels of the organization

+ Proven critical thinking and diagnostic abilities to drive change on a consistent basis through the lean transformation

+ Vendor Management experience

+ Proven self starter with the ability to work independently

+ Ability to build strong relationships with internal process partners and suppliers

+ Manage ambiguity via strong analytical skills, critical thinking, and business acumen

+ Ability to manage and execute multiple key activities and competing priorities

+ On path to developing technical capability to become a subject matter expert

+ Ability to drive results through others

+ Attention to detail, strong decision-making skills

+ Excellent communication skills

+ Proficiency in Google Chrome/Microsoft Office tools

+ Strong analytical skills, experience in correctly identifying where to work to improve part availability, reduce inventory/operating cost, and generate service part revenue

+ Ability to organize data, present a compelling business case and recommendationsRSRWH

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

+ **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.

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.

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