Requisition ID:66439
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.
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
The Project Next Mile team is responsible for implementing a multi-year transformation plan for Whirlpool's Final Mile network. The ambitious goal of Project Next Mile is to streamline the physical network and create a competitive 3PL landscape that drives lower costs and delivers better service to the Builder, Retail and Home Consumer channels supported by the Final Mile. Project Next Mile's goals are to reduce annual operating costs by $20M, consolidate the physical final mile network from 126 LDC locations today down to 93 LDC locations, relocate about 25 locations to be better positioned to serve our customers, and to diversify our 3PL partners by transitioning existing business to a portfolio of at least 10 providers.
Your responsibilities will include
Assess the needs of the Final Mile organization to support large-scale transformation and develop a strategic roadmap to enhance systems, simplify processes, and standardize work.
Lead the selection of Final Mile delivery providers, alongside procurement partners, through competitive RFQ processes. Analyze bids, negotiate contracts, and ensure alignment with Whirlpool's operational needs and compliance standards.
Lead the implementation of transformation readiness projects and build a culture of transformation mindset within the Final Mile team and supporting process partners.
Manage and facilitate the closure or relocation of existing operational sites, ensuring that all activities are carried out in accordance with the strategic network transformation plan and timeline.
Responsible for driving sign off from the operational, commercial, IT and procurement experts on the overall fitness of the plan.
Establish a training and governance model that validates 3PL's are qualified to perform installations on Day 1 and that installation quality can be monitored and measured on a daily basis
Establish success criteria for Project Next Mile for all aspects of the project including 3PL RFP outcomes, process transformation, training, warehouse and 3PL readiness, KPI's, recovery time, and financial savings
Oversees the Project Team including Project Manager, Change Manager, Operations Lead, Technical Installation Lead, and Warehouse Lead
Build and coordinate work through a coalition of supporting process partners and subject matter experts necessary to project success
Own key metrics for post-implementation phase and what success looks like
Minimum requirements
Bachelor's degree
5+ years of experience in Supply Chain or Transformation Management
Proven track record building and executing transformative ideas on a large scale
Ability to influence matrixed stakeholders
Ability to navigate ambiguity and create a vision for new & different
Strong knowledge of warehouse processes, best practices, and industry standards.
Ability to create compelling and adoptable business cases for prioritization, change, or investments needed to transform
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
Proficiency in the Google Suite and project management software.
Preferred skills and experiences
Master's Degree
Final Mile experience
Appliance installation experience
PMP certification or equivalent.
Experience working with 3PL providers.
Knowledge of Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.
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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