Material Planner

About the role

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. We are currently recruiting for a Materials Planner for our Cleveland, Tennessee manufacturing facility. This is a first shift position.

Responsibilities

• Requirements Planning: Determine material requirements based on engineering and production schedules. Compute the exact amount of material needed for specific jobs and establish sequential delivery dates based on urgency and availability.
• Workflow & Expediting: Arrange and accelerate the flow of materials, and assemblies according to priorities. Identify and track overdue materials and arrange for immediate transfer or repair to prevent bottlenecks.
• Inventory & Quality Control: Maintain precise manual or computerized records, including inventory levels and material locations. Examine incoming materials to verify strict conformance to specifications and purchase orders.
• Coordination: Confer with department heads and internal teams to determine current and future needs, as well as coordinate the efficient movement of materials with purchasing, production, and engineering.
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods while monitoring material flow and inventory locations throughout the production facility.
• Sharp focus required for reading engineering schedules, computer screens, and verifying small part numbers or specifications on labels.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate computer systems, scan inventory, and occasionally handle small parts or assemblies.
• Occasional lifting or moving of materials up to 25 pounds when verifying inventory or arranging material flow.
• Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment which may include exposure to noise, varying temperatures, and moving mechanical parts, necessitating the use of proper PPE.

Requirements

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

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related field is preferred

Benefits

• Up to 80+ hours of paid training
• Up to 120 hours of paid time off (prorated based on start date)
• Medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid holidays, and other benefits available immediately
• Quarterly bonus opportunities!
• Tuition reimbursement
• Apprenticeship Program(s)
• Career growth opportunities and development

Schedule

First shift position.