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 Merchandising team develops marketing, merchandising, and creative strategies and affiliated programs to promote the organization's products and services through the Internet or other digital channels to increase exposure to and business from the target audience.
This role in summary
Currently, Whirlpool is seeking qualified candidates for a Senior Merchandising Analyst (Trade Strategy and Operations) to join the Commercial Strategy and Operations team within the sales organization. This role reports directly to the Director of E-commerce, Strategy, and Operations, with accountability cross-functionally for providing clear communications and discipline to key business processes.#LI-DD1
Your responsibilities will include
Cross-functional lead: Manages projects across Marketing, Sales, Finance, and Integrated Supply Chain (ISC)
Lead Sell In Toolkit publication; a key tool to support product knowledge, sales & feature differentiation strategy
Facilitate updates of the Why ISE (Integrated Supply Chain) deck quarterly
Facilitate Monthly Ops Presentation
Facilitate Monday Staff Deck and Agenda with Sales staff
Create a channel review template and facilitate population monthly
Create & Maintain Competitive Shop Summaries for Key Accounts/Channels, with Sales & Marketing Team support
Create promo strategy pro forma inclusive of; profitability, post-audit process & audit approval
Create Risks & Opportunities Process, facilitate updates & integration into sales/operations planning & forecasting
Develop COOP marketing and price strategy
Run monthly sell-through planning meetings with ISC and Sales to develop go-to-market plans
Develop and organize various internal & external communications & decks
Maintain a cross-category view of product launches/timing to facilitate on-time, profitable
Manage products, reports, and marketing assets needed for trade shows and customer visits
Minimum requirements
Bachelor's Degree
3+ years of experience in training, communications, merchandising, sales, finance, category management or pricing strategy
Ability and willingness to travel domestically upwards of 25% to Insinkerator Headquarters (Racine, WI), Whirlpool Global Headquarters (Benton Harbor, MI) & Key Customer/Trade Meetings/Events
Preferred skills and experiences
Strong analytical, organizational, decision-making, and presentation skills
Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills are also essential to effectively interact with all teams, areas, and levels of business
Fluent across full Microsoft & Google program suites
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Experience leading and participating in cross-functional teams
Understanding of the general marketing environment and impacts of competitive activities, including a general understanding of the disposer industry and the activities that impact the forecast
Strong communication skills - managing and communicating effectively and confidently upwards, downwards, and across functional boundaries
Strong problem-solving skills, detail-oriented, and process-focused communication skills
What we offer
Generous benefits package , 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 apply 'always on' flexibility to all work days. You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed. Employees in this role work in person Monday through Thursday with the option to work from anywhere on Friday.
We offer other flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what's important at work and at home, including:
Flexible Friday - Option to work extra hours Monday through Thursday to finish up work early on Friday.
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. Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook, Twitter,LinkedIn ,Instagram andYouTube .
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.
