Global Supply Chain Leadership Development Program (GSCLDP)

Job Description

Global Supply Chain Leadership Development Program (GSCLDP) | Whirlpool Corporation

The Tone:
This is a full-time rotational program at Whirlpool Corporation, located in Southwest Michigan. Whirlpool is a leading home appliance company and the only major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances. This role is a high-impact, three-year program designed to fast-track early-career talent by immersing participants in real-world global challenges from day one, contributing to improving lives at home.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Benton Harbor, MI
• Team: Global Supply Chain leadership development program participants
• Mission: Manage an unmatched global fulfillment network, leveraging technology, data analytics, and customer-centric strategies to build cross-functional expertise.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Supply Chain Management: Manage logistics, demand planning, inventory, transportation, and customer relations during dedicated rotations.
• Procurement Expertise: Build capabilities in direct and indirect procurement, supplier quality, finished product sourcing, and distressed supplier management.
• Specialized Role: Undertake a differentiated third-year role in either Supply Chain or Procurement, aligning with individual performance and career interests.
• Leadership Engagement: Present initiatives directly to senior leadership during each rotation to champion projects and expand professional networks.
• Operational Excellence: Gain hands-on training in industry-standard methodologies to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Completion of a Bachelor’s degree by May 2027 in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Transportation, Operations Management, Industrial or Applied Engineering, Business Administration, or Finance.
• Experience: Must have indefinite US work authorization and a current cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher.
• Skills: Strong analytical mindset, data-driven problem-solving abilities, and basic financial acumen.
• Bonus: Prior internship or co-op experience within supply chain, procurement, or manufacturing; access to reliable transportation and geographic mobility; basic understanding of project management or continuous improvement tools.