Whirlpool Corp

WMS Transformation Manager

Whirlpool Corp • $100K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or Operations
  • 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, or Order Management
  • 3+ years of experience in Logistics Outbound processes
  • Familiarity with SAP and WMS is advantageous
  • Design Thinking experience preferred

Responsibilities

  • Understand operational processes at RDCs and FDCs for WMS design
  • Lead training strategy and course curriculum development
  • Guide a team through Go Live and Hypercare phases
  • Oversee creation of SOPs, QRGs, and training materials
  • Develop training metrics to evaluate success
  • Learn system configuration processes
  • Participate in testing and system design phases

Benefits

  • Always On Flexibility to manage personal commitments
  • Two weeks of remote work each year, taken in minimum one-week increments
  • Paid sabbatical of four weeks after every five years of service
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 71882

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.


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About Whirlpool Corp

Whirlpool Corp Careers

Join the dynamic team at Whirlpool Corp, a global leader in home appliances, where innovation meets purposeful design. At Whirlpool, we are committed to creating high-quality products that make life easier for millions of consumers worldwide. There has never been a more exciting time to explore job opportunities with us and become part of a legacy of leadership and innovation.

Work You’ll Do

At Whirlpool Corp, you will engage in meaningful work that directly impacts our company and customers. Our team is dedicated to fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion, where every employee can thrive. We offer a variety of job opportunities ranging from engineering to marketing, each requiring unique skills that contribute to our shared vision of improving home life.

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Join our team and be at the forefront of industry innovation and product development. Whirlpool Corp is the perfect place to enhance your career, offering growth through professional development and diversity training programs that are designed to nurture your leadership potential. Our commitment to innovation isn't just about technology, but also about innovative thinking that empowers our team to create groundbreaking solutions.

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Whirlpool’s culture is built on a foundation of respect and teamwork. Our employees enjoy a supportive network that extends beyond ordinary employment. Here, you will collaborate with talented professionals who are passionate about what they do and are eager to drive success. We believe that together, we can achieve great things, making Whirlpool Corp not just a workplace but a community.

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With a multitude of career paths available, your professional journey at Whirlpool Corp can be as diverse as our product range. From internships that offer real-world experience to full-time positions that challenge and reward, there are endless opportunities to advance. Our robust benefits package supports the well-being of our employees and their families, ensuring a balanced and fulfilling career.

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Size
69,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1 billion
Founded
1911
5 Year Trend
+1.2%
Revenue
$19.4 billion
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