Whirlpool Corporation
Director, Supply Chain Strategy & Transformation - KitchenAid Small Appliances
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 KitchenAid Small Appliances (KASA) business unit is seeking a strategic, transformation-minded Director, Supply Chain Strategy & Transformation to lead the modernization of our global supply and demand planning operations. Serving as a dedicated supply director, this role focuses on advancing end-to-end operational rigor across demand forecasting, supply balancing, inventory optimization, and logistics.
Reporting to the VP of Global Marketing and Operations & US General Manager, this leader will drive the strategic alignment of our supply chain ecosystem through enterprise-wide SAP Transformation initiatives, establishing standardized and scalable processes across global regions. The ideal candidate brings transformational leadership and proven expertise in leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to optimize demand planning and supply chain processes.
Supply & Demand Process Transformation
Overhaul and elevate Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) / Integrated Business Planning (IBP) cycles for KitchenAid Small Appliances, building scalable capabilities across demand forecasting, supply balancing, and inventory strategy.
Establish operational excellence and initial success within demand planning, creating a standardized blueprint for eventual deployment across regions.
Align end-to-end supply capabilities with commercial goals to enhance fill rates, mitigate stockout risks, and optimize inventory turnover across the small appliance portfolio.
Enterprise Systems & AI Transformation
Serve as a core supply chain business leader during the enterprise SAP transformation to create a roadmap for how the new SAP platform can support ongoing process transformation globally.
Spearhead the evaluation, adoption, and deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) solutions to enhance demand forecasting accuracy, predictive analytics, and automated supply balancing.
Eliminate functional silos and manual workflows by standardizing data structures and planning routines across operating environments.
Strategic Leadership & Team Management
Build, coach, and mentor high-performing supply planning talent, fostering an environment of high-stakes accountability, professional growth, and analytical excellence.
Partner effectively with Commercial Sales, Marketing, Category Management, Manufacturing, and Global IT leadership to align operational capabilities with enterprise strategy.
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
10+ years of progressive leadership experience in supply chain, demand planning, or supply planning within CPG, consumer durables, or small appliances.
Demonstrated track record of leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML) and advanced predictive analytics to transform demand planning and supply chain decision-making.
Direct leadership or key business-partner experience in large-scale enterprise ERP migrations (experience with SAP S/4HANA and SAP IBP is preferred).
Proven ability to manage direct reports, mentor talent, and drive alignment across cross-functional executive teams.
MBA or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, or Technology Management.
Professional certifications in supply chain management (e.g., APICS CSCP, CPIM, or IBF).
Background in high-SKU consumer durable product portfolios with multi-regional supply networks.
Experience scaling regional operational frameworks into standardized global platforms.
Generous benefits package, Whirlpool employee discount, fitness & educational reimbursement programs, kitchenettes, and more! Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor locations: Beautiful, recently renovated office space, free coffee, biking/walking trails, and access to The Eddy - Early Childhood Center (depending upon availability - additional costs required).
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.
Two-Week Work from Anywhere - Minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year.
Sabbatical - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.
Compensation: $162,320 - $202,900 + Annual Bonus & Equity
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