Senior Manager, Material Lead

Requisition ID: 72293

About Whirlpool Corporation

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 team you will be a part of

Our Supply and Logistics team is at the heart of our manufacturing operations. We act as strategic partners, ensuring timely delivery and resilient supply chains. By collaborating across the organization, we turn logistics into a competitive advantage, consistently delivering high-quality products to our customers.

## This role in summary

As the Material Lead, you will drive the strategic oversight of end-to-end material flow, planning, and execution across internal and external operations. In this high-impact role, you will serve as the critical liaison between Manufacturing, Procurement, Finance, Technology, and S&OP teams, ensuring seamless integration and operational excellence.

## Your responsibilities will include

• Architect and execute comprehensive strategies to drive continuous improvement in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Engagement (SQCD) metrics, championing World Class Manufacturing (WCM) methodologies across the materials organization.
• Orchestrate end-to-end material flow and manufacturing schedules, ensuring alignment with corporate planning and effective mitigation of operational constraints.
• Manage robust inventory control policies and commercial supplier relationships to ensure efficient, resilient supply chain operations.
• Partner with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to optimize total cost, maintain inventory targets, and deliver on customer commitments.
• Oversee the materials organization through intentional mentorship, talent development, and succession planning while embodying the Whirlpool Leadership Model.
• Govern the strategic materials management process, aligning short-term execution with long-term business objectives and global manufacturing standards.

## Minimum requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 5–7 years of progressive leadership experience
• Demonstrated expertise in materials management, supply chain operations, or logistics,
• Proven track record of leveraging lean methodologies (e.g., WCM, Six Sigma) to drive operational improvements and process efficiency.
• Experience managing complex supplier relationships and collaborating effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong technical knowledge of supply chain management principles and industry-standard manufacturing regulations.

## Preferred skills and experiences

• 5–7 years of progressive leadership experience within a manufacturing or supply chain environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or Engineering.
• Strong proficiency with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, with direct experience in SAP preferred.
• APICS (CSCP/CPIM) certification or equivalent professional credentials.

## Additional information

Whirlpool’s Ways of Working

Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day. While employees in this role work in-person Monday through Friday. 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.

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