Global Supply Chain Leadership Development Program
Requisition ID: 64525
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 Full Time Program - July 2025
The core of the Global Supply Chain Leadership Development Program (GSCLDP) is to gain knowledge of and expertise in 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.
Your day-to-day
Complete three rotations in: Manufacturing (18 months), Supply Chain (12 months), and Procurement (12 months). 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
Minimum requirements
- Completion of Bachelor's degree by May 2025 with a minimum 2.8 cumulative GPA
- Majoring in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Transportation, Integrated Supply Management or Applied Engineering Sciences
- Must have indefinite US work authorization. Applicants who require visa sponsorship or work authorization now or in the future are not eligible for this program. For this position, Whirlpool Corporation will not sponsor visas for candidates.
All candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be required to complete our online behavioral assessment as a next step in the recruitment process.
Preferred skills and experiences
- 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
What can we offer you?
Whirlpool offers competitive compensation and benefits, including but not limited to relocation support, annual bonus, 401k match, paid time off, flexible Fridays, insurance plan, fitness reimbursement, health savings accounts, free wellness coaching, free onsite health clinic, fertility and adoption support, parental (maternity and paternity) leave, education support, and free financial coaching.
In this program, we will offer you a wide variety of developmental experiences, mentorship and networking, exposure to company leadership to help fast track your career trajectory.
Get to know more about our early career programs at https://www.whirlpoolcareers.com/work-with-us-ca-students/