Requisition ID:

70066 About Whirlpool Corporation Whirlpool Corporation (

NYSE:

WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As the only major U.S

• based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, 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 2024, the company reported approximately $17 billion in annual sales
• close to 90% of which were in the Americas
• 44,000 employees, and 40 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 The Master Scheduler plays a critical role in ensuring operational stability and customer satisfaction by developing, maintaining, and executing the plant's master production schedule. This role aligns demand, capacity, materials, and labor to create a feasible production plan that meets business goals. The Master Scheduler collaborates closely with Supply Chain, Operations, Materials, Finance, and New Product Integration (NPI) teams to support production continuity and on-time delivery. ## Your responsibilities will include Master Planning and Scheduling

• Develop and maintain the plant's master production schedule in alignment with demand forecasts, inventory strategies, and capacity constraints
• Analyze demand variation and adjust the schedule to meet customer requirements while minimizing disruptions
• Ensure the master production schedule adheres to corporate planning standards and aligns with S&OP outcomes Capacity & Material Coordination
• Partner with Operations to evaluate labor, equipment, and line capacity to ensure feasibility of schedule plans
• Collaborate with Materials, Procurement, and Logistics to anticipate and resolve material shortages or constraints
• Recommend and execute schedule changes based on real-time availability of components and resources Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work with New Model Planning teams to integrate new product introductions or engineering changes into the production plan
• Communicate schedule changes and risks to key stakeholders across the plant
• Provide visibility of production status through reporting, dashboards, and performance metrics Continuous Improvement
• Identify process gaps and drive continuous improvements in scheduling processes, scheduling accuracy, planning tools, and communication flows
• Support lean/world class manufacturing (WCM), inventory reduction, and throughput optimization initiatives
• Maintain data integrity within planning systems (SAP, ERP platforms, MRP tools) ## Minimum requirements
• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem solving abilities
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments in a fast-paced manufacturing environment ## Preferred skills and experiences
• 3+ years in production planning, master scheduling, materials management, or a related supply chain role
• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma, World Class Manufacturing (WCM), or other continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience in supporting new model launches or engineering change integration ## 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.
• Sabbatical
• Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.

#LI-NL1 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 and YouTube. 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.