Global home appliance manufacturer scaling digital and manufacturing operations
Whirlpool is a publicly traded appliance maker with $16 billion in annual sales, 41,000 employees, and 35 manufacturing and research centers. The hiring acceleration (142 roles posted in 30 days) is concentrated in engineering (113 open roles) and manufacturing (61), with heavy adoption of SAP (SD, GRC, ECC), VTEX e-commerce, and industrial IoT/MES — signaling a major digital transformation across supply chain, platform, and factory automation. Pain points cluster around manufacturing efficiency, supplier quality, and SAP performance optimization.
Notable leadership hires: Tech Lead Tax, Tech Lead Data Analyst, HR Analytics COE Lead, Creative Director, Tech Lead Procurement
Whirlpool Corporation manufactures kitchen and laundry appliances under brands including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, and InSinkErator, selling primarily into the Americas (close to 90% of revenue). The company operates 35 manufacturing and technology research centers globally and employs 41,000 across the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Belgium, Argentina, Sweden, Taiwan, Canada, Singapore, India, Dominican Republic, China, and Colombia. Current operational focus spans new product introduction, supply chain transformation, manufacturing cost reduction, and digital platform development via VTEX and SAP systems.
Whirlpool reported approximately $16 billion in annual net sales in 2025, with close to 90% of revenue generated in the Americas.
Whirlpool actively hires in 13 countries: United States, Mexico, Brazil, Belgium, Argentina, Sweden, Taiwan, Canada, Singapore, India, Dominican Republic, China, and Colombia.
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