WMS Transformation Manager

Requisition ID: 71882

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

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.

This role in summary

Whirlpool is currently seeking qualified candidates for a Supply Chain Manager opening to join our Supply Chain organization. This position is preferred to be located in Benton Harbor, MI but will consider a remote position.

This team is responsible for implementing Warehouse Management System solutions along with maintaining and improving existing warehouse systems by working through business and system issues and driving enhancements across the Supply Chain organization.

Your responsibilities will include

In this role you will be responsible for understanding operational processes at the RDCs and FDCs to be incorporated into a new Warehouse Management System (WMS) design. Additionally:

• Lead the training strategy and course curriculum design

• Lead a team through a Go Live and Hypercare

• Oversee the development of SOPs, QRGs, training content, training environment and anything else needed to ensure maximum retention of the WMS processes and functionality

• Coordinate and deconflict training plans for Go Lives which includes but not limited to Basics of Infios, Train the Trainer, End User and Remedial

• Develop training metrics to understand if training is on schedule to plan, all tasks completed and if training was successful in decreasing errors/issues during Go Lives and Hypercares

• Learn relevant system configuration processes

• Assist in testing

• Assist in the system design and blueprint phase

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations

• 5+ years experience in Supply Chain, Procurement or Order Management

• 3+ years experience in Logistics Outbound processes

Preferred skills and experiences

• Technical/Product Knowledge: SAP. WMS experience is a differential.

• Design Thinking experience.

• Experience with IT interface, integration, system design or system maintenance

• Communication, leadership, organization, project management and change management skills

• Manage through or escalate issues, taking accountability

• Interpersonal skills: Strong collaboration and communication abilities to effectively engage with cross-functional teams and stakeholders

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.

Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation

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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.