Supply Chain Scheduling Specialist

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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.

Dow has an opportunity for a Supply Chain Scheduling Specialist located in São Paulo (SP) - BRA

Utilizes logistics knowledge, technical expertise and operations experience to assist in correcting process or equipment issues which improve process performance and reliability. Works with technical advising and logistics operations personnel to create methods to optimize operations. Resolves day-to-day operational issues while identifying and implementing improvement opportunities. Ensures logistics equipment meets business requirements, product specifications, and Dow and government safety standards. Ensures operational activities and process performance are aligned with the mode and business goals including service and cost. Participates in advanced troubleshooting and coach others to learn these skills. Implements best practices.

In this role, you will require conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures as well as having general business knowledge developed through education or prior experience related to your discipline and functional area. You will need to have the ability to exchange straightforward information with others and ask questions to check for understanding.

It is your responsibility to use established procedures and practice to analyze and resolve standard problems. You will be accountable for assigned contributions with no direct supervisory responsibilities. Your performance impacts your own work with limited impact on your team. You will need to use established procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes logistics knowledge, technical expertise and operations experience to assist in correcting process or equipment issues which improve process performance and reliability
• Works with technical advising and logistics operations personnel to create methods to optimize operations
• Participates in advanced troubleshooting and coaches others to learn these skills. Implements best practices
• Interacts with other Dow (global) regions to resolve order issues for inter-area shipments
• Ensures most effective technology and specific operating discipline requirements are in place
• Interfaces with third party logistics providers and ensures contractual obligations are met with no penalties or fines incurred
• Initiates changes to operating procedures to ensure that they are valid and up-to-date
• Communicates technical information and issues to operations and/or technology
• Supports and assists with QN investigations and identification of corrective and preventative measures
• Administers trade lane contracts where needed to maximize benefits to Dow. (Facilitate vessel/cargo nominations, mitigate dead freight, mitigate demurrage, approve invoices, manage carriers and logistics LSP)
• Responds to and resolves customer or internal product quality or service incidents
• Supports procurement tender negotiation and implementation with operational expertise

Qualifications
University Degree, preferably in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or other Sciences
More than 3 years of experience in a Supply Chain or Manufacturing environment
The critical competencies required for success are: interpersonal effectiveness, understanding customer needs, team work, taking initiative, ability to work on different priorities, ability to work under pressure, problem solving skills, technical proficiency in use of computer applications and analytical skills, Proficient with Data Visualization tools Like Power BI.

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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
Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. ​​​​Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

As part of our dedication to inclusion, 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.