Material Planner

Whirlpool, Inc.; Perrysburg (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Paid time off

Benefits from start

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Whirlpool Corporation invites applications for a Materials Planner (Resin Processing) to manage the material flow for production lines, coordinating between purchasing, production and engineering teams. The role requires planning, scheduling, expediting overdue materials, and maintaining accurate inventory records while ensuring quality compliance and safe operations on the manufacturing floor.

Candidates should have 2-4 years of material management experience and knowledge of SAP, MRP, EDI and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Requirements Planning & Scheduling: determine material requirements based on schedules and set sequential delivery dates.
• Workflow & Expediting: accelerate material flow and address overdue items to prevent bottlenecks.
• Inventory & Quality Control: maintain records, verify material conformance to specs and PO terms.
• Coordination: collaborate with purchasing, production and engineering to meet needs.
• Must be able to stand and walk in a manufacturing environment with PPE.

Skills

Requirements Planning

Scheduling

Expediting

Inventory management

Coordination

Reading engineering schedules

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related field (preferred)

Tools

SAP

MRP

EDI

ASN

MPS

WMCS

APS

Excel

Job description

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.

This role in summary

The 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.

Your responsibilities will include

• Requirements 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.
• Workflow & 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.
• 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 equipment 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.

Minimum requirements

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

Preferred skills and experiences

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

Why should you apply?

• Up to 80+ hours of paid training
• Up to 120 hours of paid time off (prorated based on start date)
• Medical, dental, vision, 401k and other benefits available immediately
• We offer manufacturing careers
• Tuition reimbursement
• Growth opportunities

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