Requisition ID: 66049 

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 Material Management team is responsible for inventory audits and maintaining inventory at optimum levels. Develops procedures to enhance the effectiveness of inventory control programs. Coordinates with relevant departments to schedule, audit, and reconcile periodic physical inventories. Oversees incoming shipments of merchandise to ensure that inventory is accurate, updated and provided according to schedules.This role in summary

As a Material Planner you will make sure that all materials required for our production arrives on time, also your role you
will bring solutions to the team to reach the goals of the department and to fulfill the commitments made with our
customers, while we keep track of our inventories.

Your responsibilities will include

● Coordinate operational activities with national and foreign suppliers authorized by Whirlpool.
● Ensure compliance with suppliers' requirements, referring to delivery times, shipping points, arrival points,
shipping frequencies, necessary documentation, minimum quantities, multiple quantities and appropriate
shipping methods.
● Facilitate communication between the plant and the supplier to ensure process efficiency.
● Manage and ensure compliance with inventory policies according to the company's strategy.

● Calculate the appropriate safety inventory to ensure the availability of material and continuity of production
processes.
● Participate in determining the effectiveness of engineering changes, ensuring not to generate material
obsolescence.
● Facilitate solutions and possible alternatives to risk situations that compromise the continuity of processes.
● Review contingency plans with suppliers to ensure compliance with requirements.
● Compile improvement reports (MEWO) from suppliers.
● Participate in production, Technology and Quality meetings.
● Monitor supplier shipments until they arrive at the plant.
● Develop talent and the spirit of teamwork.
● Participate in projects for the implementation of WCM in LCS.
● Negotiate delivery quantities and shipping method of materials with suppliers.
● Manage changes to the production schedule.
● Request adjustment of parameters in SAP that lead us to good inventory control.
● Convene supplier performance review sessions.
● Authorize the scheduling of additional and expedited transportation units.
● Carry out activities for capital reduction.

Minimum requirements

Educación
Licenciatura en Negocios Internacionales o Ingeniería afín a cadena de suministro
Experiencia
Planeación de Materiales (mínimo 2 años)
SAP (modulo MM deseable)
Importaciones / Exportaciones
Administración de Materiales
Manejo de Proveedores (US, Nacionales, Locales y OVS)
Toma de decisiones
Análisis de Información
Administración de Proyectos
Formación
Planeación estratégica
Cadena de suministro
Estadística
Análisis de la información
Habilidades
Inglés (de negocios avanzado)
Herramientas de Google Suite (avanzado)
Microsoft Excel (avanzado)
Trabajo en equipo
Solución de problemas

Preferred skills and experiences

● Coordinate operational activities with national and foreign suppliers authorized by Whirlpool.
● Manage changes to the production schedule.
● Authorize the scheduling of additional and expedited transportation units.

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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.