Senior Transportation Leader — Remote & Flexible Benefits

Whirlpool Corporation; Benton Harbor (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Always On Flexibility

Two-Week Work from Anywhere

Sabbatical

Job summary

Whirlpool Corporation seeks a Senior Manager of Transportation to optimize inbound and outbound logistics across the network, balancing service and cost. You will lead Whirlpool teams and partners, manage a large transportation budget, and drive cross-functional initiatives regionally within North America.

The role requires strategic thinking, strong leadership, and the ability to drive cost savings while sustaining service levels in a complex manufacturing and distribution environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, or business.
• MBA preferred for leadership roles.
• Proven track record in cross-functional delivery and partner management.

Responsibilities

• Optimize transportation cost and service across inbound/outbound networks.
• Lead and develop internal teams and external partners (LSPs).
• Oversee budget (~$750M) and carrier network performance.
• Collaborate with plant materials, planning, and trade teams.
• Drive strategic projects and cross-functional initiatives across network.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Negotiation

Problem solving

Team building

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Business

MBA preferred

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Whirlpool Corporation seeks a Senior Manager of Transportation to optimize inbound and outbound logistics across the network, balancing service and cost. You will lead Whirlpool teams and partners, manage a large transportation budget, and drive cross-functional initiatives regionally within North America.

The role requires strategic thinking, strong leadership, and the ability to drive cost savings while sustaining service levels in a complex manufacturing and distribution environment.