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Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place. 

About you and this role

Supports business growth, service enhancements, and cost to serve productivity gains by identifying and implementing, through project work, supply chain and end-to-end (E2E) improvements to a single business, multiple businesses or an envelope. Interacts with global or other regional teams, when needed. Focuses on E2E design to enable a business in the region and to support the business expansion into new markets, and on re-designing /optimizing existing supply chains networks or other functional structures in the E2E space for the business. Maximizes business value growth, economic profit, cash flow and customer service through improvements in supply chain costs, capital investment, asset utilization, productivity and quality. Requires broadened conceptual and working knowledge and experience in job discipline to perform a range of work assignments. Uses prescribed guidelines or policies in analyzing situations and receives a moderate level of guidance and direction. Provides informal guidance to new team members. Analyzes possible solutions using technical experience, judgment and precedents to solve problems.

In this role, you will require understanding of key business drivers for your discipline and function. You will need to be able to expand conceptual and working knowledge related to your discipline or functional area. You are expected to provide informal guidance to new team members and be able to explain complex information to others.

It is your responsibility to use technical experience, established practices, and personal judgement to analyze and resolve straightforward problems. Your performance impacts the quality of your own work and your team’s work and requires that you work within established guidelines and policies.

Responsibilities:

Supports the design and optimization of supply chains through the use of optimization tools (linear programming, spreadsheet analysis) and tests supply chain design scenarios, process variability and trade-offs through modeling techniques (simulation)Identifies, assesses and optimizes the material flow and risk trade-offs across the supply chain at a tactical or strategic level (inventory, purchasing costs, production costs, logistics costs, product quality, asset utilization, productivity and customer service)Optimizes or designs supply chain infrastructures (distribution networks, plant locations, outsourcing) as well as technologies (distribution equipment, packaging materials and packaging equipment design)Participates on supply chain strategy development, including customer/product mix analysis, customer/product segmentation, channels-to-market, capital investment, and sourcing decisionsSupports Business Growth initiatives by designing and implementing key E2E & Supply Chain Capabilities according to business requirements. Builds new capabilities models and implements solutions to enable business growth initiatives - like new logistics capabilities (tanks, warehouses, blends, etc.) – while interacting and leading cross-functional teamsDrives E2E service improvements and customer satisfaction interacting with SME’s and Quality to address complaint trends and key customer requirementsIdentifies and leads Cost to Serve and Productivity improvement projects across the E2E chain to deliver competitiveness to the businessIdentifies and assists in the implementation of optimum inventory levels that balance costs with business strategic initiativesOptimizes the development of supply chain work processes, business rules, and establishes metrics in the areas of forecasting/demand planning, production planning, inventory management, order fulfillment and the S&OP process. Interacts with other E2E Improvement Specialists to align on key cross business or leveraged projects. Provides support and expertise in supply chain operations technology (distribution equipment, packaging materials, and packaging equipment design)

Qualifications

3-6 years of experience in a Supply Chain or process. University Degree, preferably in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or other SciencesThe critical competencies required for success are: supply chain management skills, interpersonal effectiveness, understanding customer needs, team work, taking initiative, problem solving skills, value creation, technical proficiency in use of computer applications, analytical skills and project management skills

Your skills

OMP plusOMP Operation planningSupply chain managementproblem solvingProject management

Additional notes

 Should be able to work/support across different time zones. No relocation support will be provided

Benefits – What Dow offers you 

We invest in you. 
 

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.  

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee: 

Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives. Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it. Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals. Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building. Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs. Competitive yearly vacation allowance.Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).  Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.  Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation. Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.Additionally, some of our locations might offer:Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)

Join our team, we can make a difference together.

About Dow Chemical International Pvt Ltd

Dow Chemical International Private Limited (Dow India) aims to be the most innovative, sustainable, inclusive customer-centric materials science company. The company is committed to delivering the right solutions to its customers’ challenges. With broadest technology sets spanning performance materials, industrial intermediates, and plastics Dow India delivers differentiated science-based products and solutions in high-growth segments, such as packaging, infrastructure, automobile, and consumer care.

A Great Place to Work® Certified company with approximately over 1000 employees, its operations comprise of manufacturing sites, innovation center, established centers of excellence, and commercial office. As a responsible corporate, the company supports its Corporate Social Responsibility (program) with technology expertise and employee volunteerism. Dow India works with non-profit partners towards the empowerment of differently abled, women, and children in communities where it operates. The company aims to redefine the societal blueprint, by supporting holistic sustainability and circular economy initiatives.

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment.  We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com.