{"id":1125797,"url":"https://alion.io/job/whirlpool-corporation-material-planner","title":"Material Planner","company":{"id":97740,"name":"Whirlpool Corporation","domain":"whirlpool.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/whirlpool-2","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"ats_vendor":"Eightfold","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":97,"open_postings":135,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.119,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":51,"computed_at":"2026-09-24T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Operations","role_family":"Operations","seniority":"junior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Perrysburg, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":50000,"max_usd":105000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":747},"experience_years_min":2,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-22T11:56:18Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-22","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T09:20:23Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":1,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":1},"description":"Requisition ID: 73339\nAbout Whirlpool Corporation\nWhirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant\npursuit of improving life at home. As the only major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen\nand laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving\nneeds of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, includingWhirlpool,KitchenAid,\nJennAir, Maytag,Amana,Brastemp,Consul, andInSinkErator. In 2025, the company reported\napproximately $16 billion in annual net sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas -\n41,000 employees, and 35 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional\ninformation about the company can be found atWhirlpoolCorp.com.\nThis role in summary\nPlease submit a resume in order to be considered for this role.\nThe 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. This role is responsible for comprehensive requirements planning, scheduling, expediting overdue materials, maintaining precise inventory and quality control records, and coordinating all material movement across purchasing, production, and engineering teams.\nYour responsibilities will include\nRequirements Planning & Scheduling: 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.\n\nWorkflow & Expediting: Arrange and accelerate the flow of equipment, materials, and assemblies according to priorities. Identify and track overdue materials and arrange for immediate transfer or repair to prevent bottlenecks.\n\nInventory & 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.\n\nCoordination: 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.\n\nAbility to walk and stand for extended periods while monitoring material flow and inventory locations throughout the production facility.\n\nSharp focus required for reading engineering schedules, computer screens, and verifying small part numbers or specifications on labels.\n\nFrequent use of hands and fingers to operate computer systems, scan inventory, and occasionally handle small parts or equipment assemblies.\n\nOccasional lifting or moving of materials up to 25 pounds when verifying inventory or arranging material flow.\n\nMust 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.\n\nMinimum requirements\nHigh school diploma or GED\n\n2-4 years material management experience\n\nWorking knowledge of computer based software and scheduling tools: (SAP, MRP, EDI, ASN, MPS, WMCS, APS, Excel)\n\nPreferred skills and experiences\nBachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related field is preferred\nWhy should you apply?\nUp to 80+ hours of paid training\n\nUp to 120 hours of paid time off (prorated based on start date)\n\nMedical, dental, vision, 401k and other benefits available immediately\n\nWe offer manufacturing careers\n\nTuition reimbursement\n\nGrowth opportunities\n\nConnect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation\nSee what it's like to work at Whirlpool by visiting Whirlpool Careers. Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.\nWhirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.","description_format":"text","description_chars":4075,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":2,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"high_school","optional":true},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["401k plan","Growth opportunities"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Home Appliances"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-22T21:32:07Z"}],"liveness":{"score":99,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.993,"p_room":1,"age_days":1,"expected_fill_days":51,"reasons":["conf:2","urgency","velocity","win:early","comp:junior,brand"],"computed_at":"2026-09-24T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/whirlpool-corporation-material-planner","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/whirlpool-corporation-material-planner.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-24T10:15:20Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers"}}