Requisition ID: 63213

ABOUT WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading kitchen and laundry appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home and inspiring generations with our brands. 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 2023, the company reported approximately $19 billion in annual sales, 59,000 employees, and 55 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.

The team you will be a part of

The Procurement team identifies researches and evaluates suppliers that meet the organization's standards of price, quality, timing, and reliability of supply. Recognizes and evaluate sales, promotional campaigns, and other opportunities to secure reduced prices. Assesses supplier's products to ensure that they comply with specifications and meet the organization's quality standards.

This role in summary

Lead the Target costing process for New Project Launches of India through WPD process to ensure product is getting launched at the right Cost. This role partners with Cost modeling ,Engineering ,Commodity ,Product management and Suppliers to ensure optimized BOM cost going from the initial Scoping of the project to each Tool gates of New projects

Your responsibilities will include

KEY ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• To work with the global launch teams to understand and achieve product Target costing through Integration events

• To prepare and present BOM cost, Cost walk, Cost maturity updates in all project tollgates to make right business decisions

• Close interaction with Project Management , Engineering, Cost Modelling , Design, Product Management (Plant Procurement), Commodity and Marketing to get & provide right input at right time in development cycle.

• Complete accountability of “Launch on target cost” from Project planning stage to start of Production.

• Experience in Cost structure and exposure of components costing, process understanding etc

• Basic knowledge of Manufacturing/engineering processes, materials & systems.

• Lead workshops on Competition benchmarking and drive results to create VA/VE opportunities for productivity improvements

• Identifying and driving cost opportunities within Global Strategic Sourcing, Engineering and Marketing space

Key Deliverables

• Cost management

• Complete Project BOM cost management

• Coordination with Global and India project teams to drive results

• Productivity support

• Competition Benchmarking

• Driving Cost opportunity in NPI to meet the Target cost

Minimum requirements

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS

BE / BTech from Reputed Institute

EXPERIENCE/ PREFERRED INDUSTRY

8-12 Yrs

Automobile / White goods / Consumer Durable Industry

With Costing experience & Part development knowledge.

Preferred skills and experiences

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:

• Experience in project management and BOM control

• Have good analytical knowledge on Cost structures and gap mitigation

• Drive VA/VE /Cost workshops for creating value opportunities and competition benchmarking

• Close coordination with Engineering on Concept costing

• Basic knowledge on complete procurement process

• Lead Correlation process with process partners and suppliers

• Knowledge on manufacturing process and costing methodology

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES :

• Require high caliber presentation skills

• Communication skills are a must to deal with global partners.

• Project management and organizational skills.

• Strong data analytical and critical thinking skills.

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At Whirlpool Corporation, we value and celebrate diversity. Whirlpool 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.