Material Planner

Company Overview

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, the only major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances. The company drives innovation across brands such as Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2025 it reported approximately $16 billion in net sales, about 90 % in the Americas, with 41,000 employees and 35 manufacturing and technology research centers.

About the Role

The Materials Planner (Resin Processing) serves as the strategic “air traffic controller” for the entire inventory lifecycle of equipment, parts, and assemblies, ensuring seamless material flow to meet production goals. The role is responsible for comprehensive requirements planning, scheduling, expediting overdue materials, maintaining precise inventory and quality control records, and coordinating material movement across purchasing, production, and engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Determine material requirements based on engineering and production schedules and compute exact amounts needed for specific jobs.
• Establish sequential delivery dates based on urgency and availability.
• Arrange and accelerate the flow of equipment, materials, and assemblies according to priorities.
• Identify and track overdue materials and arrange immediate transfer or repair to prevent bottlenecks.
• Maintain precise manual or computerized records of inventory levels and material locations.
• Examine incoming materials to verify strict conformance to specifications and purchase orders.
• Confer with department heads and internal teams to determine current and future needs and coordinate efficient movement of materials with purchasing, production, and engineering.
• Walk and stand for extended periods while monitoring material flow and inventory locations throughout the production facility.
• Read engineering schedules, computer screens, and verify small part numbers or specifications on labels.
• Operate computer systems, scan inventory, and occasionally handle small parts or equipment assemblies.
• Occasionally lift or move materials up to 25 pounds when verifying inventory or arranging material flow.
• Work in a manufacturing environment that may include exposure to noise, varying temperatures, and moving mechanical parts, using proper PPE.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2–4 years material management experience.
• Working knowledge of computer‑based software and scheduling tools (SAP, MRP, EDI, ASN, MPS, WMCS, APS, Excel).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or a related field.

Benefits

• Up to 80+ hours of paid training.
• Up to 120 hours of paid time off (prorated based on start date).
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and other benefits available immediately.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Growth opportunities and manufacturing career paths.