Global Supply Chain Leadership Development Program - Full Time - July 2023* Job at Whirlpool Corporation
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is committed to being the best global kitchen and laundry company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. In an increasingly digital world, the company is driving purposeful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Consul, Brastemp, Amana, Bauknecht, JennAir, Indesit and Yummly. In 2021, the company reported approximately $22 billion in annual sales, 69,000 employees and 54 manufacturing and technology research centers.
Whirlpool Corporation is consistently recognized by FORTUNE as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies. Our values are the driving force behind everything we do. Integrity, Respect, Inclusion & Diversity, One Whirlpool, and Spirit of Winning propel our teams to excellence. Get to know us and see what it's like to be part of a company that is in constant pursuit of improving life at home.
This Full Time Supply Chain Program
The core of the Global Supply Chain Leadership Development Program (GSCLDP) is to understand the entire supply chain process - from manufacturing all the way to identifying suppliers. Whirlpool Procurement, Logistics, and Manufacturing teams use state-of-the-art technology and a customer-centric supply chain strategy to manage a global network and an unmatched trade partner order fulfillment process.
Program Location
Full time participants of the GSCLDP have one rotation in each space: Manufacturing (18 months), Supply Chain (12 months), and Procurement (12 months). Participants will begin in manufacturing roles that will focus on pillars within our Whirlpool Production System and are available throughout our North American plant locations in Ohio, Iowa, Tennessee, Oklahoma, and Massachusetts. These sites produce a full line of appliances including refrigerators, washers, dryers, ranges, ovens, dishwashers, and KitchenAid portables. Learn more about our Manufacturing locations and the communities where we live & work here!
Rotations within Supply Chain and Procurement will typically interface with global process partners and will be located at our headquarters in Benton Harbor, MI. Through your variety of experiences within the GSCLDP you will have a consistent mentor and have the opportunity to develop a diverse network. Checkout more about what your day-to-day might look like below!
Your Day-to-Day Within the Program
Rotational assignments will be in areas such as:
- Manufacturing Roles (1st rotation, 18 months):
- Continuous Improvement
- Materials Planning
- Material Flow
- Assembly & Operations Supervision (Leadership roles)
- Logistics/Planning/Trade Customer Support Roles (12 month rotation):
- Product Fulfillment Team - Inventory Management, Product Demand Planning - Forecasting
- Transportation Team - Inbound/Outbound Logistics
- Global Logistics Team – Damage Prevention, Global Ocean Bids, Reverse Logistics
- Trade Customer Support Team – Customer Relations Supervision (Leadership role) & Continuous Improvement
- Procurement Roles (12 month rotation):
- Direct Procurement Buyer for various goods (i.e. steel, resins, chemicals, stampings, plastics)
- Finished Product Sourcing Project Management
- Indirect Procurement Buyer
- Product Management for product launch
- Distressed Supplier Management
- Supplier Quality and Development
Reliable transportation is required for travel to work daily. Public transportation is not available.
Required Background and Experience
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Transportation, Integrated Supply Management or Applied Engineering Sciences with plans to graduate in Fall of 2022 or Spring of 2023
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8/4.0
Preferred Background and Experience
- Previous internship or co-op experience working in a similar environment or company of similar size/scope to Whirlpool; within supply chain, procurement or manufacturing
- Strong analytical skills, detail orientation and statistical applications knowledge
- Proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities and deadlines
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills and ability to effectively communicate with business partners
- Demonstrated strategic thinking, problem-solving, and project management skills
- Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate with teams to achieve extraordinary results
- An inspiring leader—brings thought leadership to every meeting to create positive outcomes
- Demonstrated personal accountability for results and high level of initiative
- Ability to align your work to company and/or function vision and strategy
- Understanding of Continuous Improvement tools & methodologies
- Finance skills are a plus
Please note: All candidates that meet the minimum qualifications of the job will be asked to complete our online behavioral assessment, Plum, as a next step in the recruitment process.
For this position, Whirlpool Corporation will not sponsor visas for candidates at this time.
Get to know more about our programs at https://www.whirlpoolcareers.com/work-with-us-ca-students/
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