Analyst, Supply

Requisition ID: 72657 

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 2025, the company reported
approximately $16 billion in annual net sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas -
41,000 employees, and 35 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 Supply and Logistics team is responsible for keeping the appropriate levels of materials and/or stock supplies with the aim to maximize inventory control and company sales. Organizes deliveries to meet given deadlines and customer expectations. Supervises and tracks the flow of materials and products from suppliers throughout the organization.This role in summary

This position is responsible for coordination of Customs Brokers, Logistics Providers, External Warehouses, and Whirlpool process partners on the importation of components for Whirlpool Mexico’s manufacturing facilities from overseas suppliers.  This position is responsible for identifying and executing strategic initiatives and analyses involving North American import operations to include end to end ownership from point of origin through delivery to final destination.  Duties will also involve heavy root cause analysis of issues and process improvements.  This role will require collaboration with third party logistics providers, overseas suppliers, and various Whirlpool functions.  This position will also serve as backup to the other members of the group as needed and work collectively with other International Operations team members on identifying and implementing process improvements.

Your responsibilities will include

• Driving resolution of issues between suppliers, ocean carriers, VMI warehouses, manufacturing factories, freight forwarders, customs brokers and Whirlpool material planning that jeopardizes best cost. 

• Prompt response to questions and issues escalated to our team from process partners and suppliers

• Mitigation and logging of all non-standard spend across  International transportation areas and drive root cause resolution.

• Lead activities related to P4G and Finance. Gather necessary information and create accurate financial outlooks of spend, analyze gaps to OL, monitor and mitigate any non-standard spend.

• Identify the root cause of issues and put steps in place for resolution. 

• Provide correct shipping instructions to carriers and suppliers for ocean and air expedites

• Creation of FedEx shipment labels for import of components for MX manufacturing

• Provide best cost quotes for freight costs

• Coordinate/Consult on one off shipments for plant related projects  for manufacturing plants (ie for tooling) ensuring spend is appropriately recorded in project budgets.

• Monitor supplier/carrier shipping activity to identify opportunities to optimize or consolidate.

• Streamline and coordinate the importation of materials ensuring proper documentation and compliance with all applicable legal requirements. 

• Provide visibility of ocean activity to process partners across Supply Chain functions

• Lead  3PL and carrier performance management and drive compliance and improvement

• Manage the revolving funding of the IMMEX provider for third party charges to Whirlpool’s broker.

• Provide the Customs Broker with the necessary documentation to facilitate customs clearance.

• Liaison to Foreign Trade team on the efficient customs clearance process and timely delivery of product.

• Maintain an up-to-date database of part numbers to be imported, including the information required for set up for Carte Porte and have been classified for customs clearance.

• Create and track Purchase Orders (POs) for freight transportation expenses to cover anticipated freight, broker, and terminal handling charges incurred at the port. 

• Review Customs Broker expense accounts and Carrier invoices to ensure compliance with assigned rates. 

• Oversee Imports Key Performance Indicators (KPI) to include timeliness, and accuracy of activities.  Drive corrective actions to meet or exceed agreed upon KP