Supply Chain Leader

At Dow we believe in putting people first and were passionate about delivering integrity respect and safety to our customers our employees and the planet 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 Were 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 youre looking for a challenge and meaningful role youre in the right place About you and this roleManage the supply chain for one or more parts of the business to drive a customer-centric culture and to define and execute plans that drive key elements of the business strategy Moves handles and stores chemicals and products in a safe and secure manner that complies with regulatory requirements and in an efficient way In this role you will serve as a Manager for a team of Supply Chain planners Schedulers and require knowledge of operational business practices within your discipline or functional area across different regions You will need to understand how to apply established practices and coordinate activities of multiple teams and regions to improve efficiency You should also be able to explain information convey performance expectations and handle sensitive issues It is your responsibility to be able to use judgment to identify troubleshoot and resolve day-to-day technical and operational problems and escalate issues with broader business impacts to your leader You have formal supervisory responsibilities and lead teams either of technical operations business operations or operational support employees You will set daily priorities and coordinate resources to meet operational objectives Your performance impacts the quality efficiency and effectiveness of your team members and their contributions to broader operations ResponsibilitiesOwns supply and demand balances for the relevant value center or geographic scopes Establishes strategic tactical inventory boundary targets and manages supply plans against those targetsDefines strategies to manage total inventory to target expectations and customer service availability agreements Leads S OP processes within the relevant geographic scopes and actively participates in the global S OP process Provides guidance and direction to enable Supply Chain Planners to effectively balance supply and demand make sourcing decisions and manage working capital within agreed business targetsFacilitates training certification and on job mentoring Drives continuous improvement by periodically reviewing and providing recommendations to enhance the distribution network and by ensuring current manufacturing strategies are appropriate Proactively shares and ensures compliance with best practices and procedures Ensures governance over master data maintenance is in place and is being followed properlyDrives global supply chain initiatives by interfacing with other supply chain personnel in the business and shared services Ensures that the SC Planning process operates in compliance with required ISO Standards Initiates analysis modeling required to evaluate alternative supply chain designs and or to modify supply chain capabilities networks to meet the business strategyEngages cross-functional efforts to deliver performance improvement i e leads Sales Operations Planning team Implements metrics for setting and delivering global supply chain targets including inventory supply chain cost to serve transactional service standards service levels and service quality Tracks key performance metrics supply chain performance data and generates improvement opportunities and implements new identified opportunities to deliver lowest costQualificationsEight or more years of experience in a Supply Chain or Manufacturing EnvironmentUniversity Degree preferably in Supply Chain Management Business Engineering or other SciencesPrior leadership experience will be an advantageAPICS certification preferred OMP Knowledge is an advantageYour SkillsThe critical competencies required for success are supply chain management skills interpersonal effectiveness teamwork team management and delegation taking initiative problem solving skills value creation technical proficiency in use of computer applications analytical skills project management skills mentoring skills and independent decision-making skills Additional notesShould be able to work support across different time zones Benefits What Dow offers youWe 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 Groups 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 LtdDow 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 Workxc2xae 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