Global Supply Chain Leadership Development Program (GSCLDP)

Job Description

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

The Tone:
This is a full-time rotational role at Whirlpool Corporation, located in Southwest Michigan. Whirlpool Corporation is a leading home appliance company, manufacturing kitchen and laundry appliances to improve life at home. This program aims to develop early-career talent to manage a global fulfillment network, improving lives at home through meaningful innovation and customer-centric strategies. The company has 41,000 employees and operates 35 manufacturing and technology research centers.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Southwest Michigan

• Mission: Solve global supply chain challenges and optimize fulfillment networks using data analytics and technology.
• Tech Stack: Cutting-edge technology, data analytics

What You’ll Actually Do
• Manage: Oversee logistics, demand planning, inventory, transportation, and customer relations management to optimize the global fulfillment network.
• Develop: Build expertise in direct/indirect procurement, supplier quality, finished product sourcing, and distressed supplier management through rotational assignments.
• Forecast: Contribute to product fulfillment and forecasting strategies to ensure efficient product launches and supply.
• Drive: Implement continuous improvement methodologies to achieve operational excellence within the supply chain.
• Present: Advocate for initiatives and build professional networks by presenting directly to senior leadership during each rotation.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree completed by May 2027 in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Transportation, Operations Management, Industrial or Applied Engineering, Business Administration, or Finance, with a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher.
• Experience: Entry-level position requiring indefinite US work authorization and geographical mobility; no specific prior professional experience is mandated beyond degree completion.
• Skills: Strong analytical mindset, data-driven problem-solving abilities, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and basic financial acumen.
• Bonus: Prior internship or co-op experience within supply chain, procurement, or manufacturing (ideally in a similar corporate environment), and a foundational understanding of project management or continuous improvement tools.