Supply Chain Scheduling Specialist

The Dow Chemical Company; Malaysia; On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Supply Chain Scheduling Specialist, where your skills will help shape a sustainable future. In this role, you'll manage supply schedules for multiple production sites, ensuring optimal product availability and efficiency. Collaborate with diverse teams to tackle challenges and implement best practices in supply chain management. With a focus on integrity and innovation, you'll play a vital role in driving positive change. This position offers competitive pay, growth opportunities, and a commitment to work-life balance, making it an exciting opportunity for those ready to make a difference.

Benefits

Flexible Work Arrangements

Medical Insurance

Retirement Programs

Employee Discounts

Paid Time Off

Wellbeing Resources

Training Opportunities

Bonuses and Incentives

Qualifications

• University degree in relevant field is essential.
• Experience in supply chain management is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Manage supply schedules and optimize product availability.
• Collaborate with teams to address supply chain challenges.
• Ensure proper maintenance of production parameters.

Skills

Interpersonal Effectiveness

Problem Solving Skills

Analytical Skills

Teamwork

Technical Proficiency in Computer Applications

Education

University Degree in Supply Chain Management

Degree in Business

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Sciences

Job description

Learn how we make the world a better place as Team Dow. Through respect and integrity, we lead with our core values and innovative spirit to create more sustainable materials science solutions for everyone.

Discover how we’re accelerating positive change around the world. From climate protection and creating safer materials to our focus on global citizenship and inclusion, diversity and equity, Team Dow is making a difference in the communities where we live and work.

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Explore key collaborations and why we make partnership our passion. Through initiatives and sponsorships, we can work together to create a more positive impact for all.

Team Dow makes us one of the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science companies in the world. Find opportunities to join Dow in a capacity that works best for you.

Position: Supply Chain Scheduling Specialist

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re 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. 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 a meaningful role, you’re in the right place.

Responsibilities / Duties:

1. Decides what, when and where to supply for multiple production sites or multiple plants at one site, within a single business or multiple smaller businesses. Balances supply and demand over the operational horizon, to achieve optimum product availability, asset utilization and supply chain efficiencies.
2. Generates a time-phased supply schedule to fulfill business requirements in the short-term, while considering plant wide constraints, and meeting inventory and customer service targets.
3. Determines and/or executes the most effective regional or global sourcing rules.
4. Where applicable, implements external manufacturing agreements or executes agreements already in place.
5. Owns and operates site or regional planning models (provides functional expertise for model operation; assures most efficient use of information technology).
6. Serves as a local site coordinator/planner for integration of internal demand, utilities or environmental operations at a particular location.
7. Routinely checks and tracks inventory quantity, slow-moving or other inventory statuses and ensures that inventory volumes meet the plan.
8. Identifies, prioritizes and addresses supply issues (e.g., short-term capacity constraints, product shortages, emergency customer orders, uncovered production requirements).
9. Leads collaboration with customer service, manufacturing, logistics, third-party service providers and business partners to meet business obligations in case of unplanned events.
10. Ensures proper maintenance of production parameters (material masters, work centers, routings) to ensure effective planning.
11. Follows best practices, procedures and governance over master data.
12. Supports global supply chain initiatives by interfacing with other supply chain personnel in the business and shared services.

Experience:

1. University Degree, preferably in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or other Sciences.
2. Relevant military experience of an E6 ranking or higher for NA only.
3. The critical competencies required for success are: interpersonal effectiveness, understanding customer needs, teamwork, taking initiative, problem solving skills, technical proficiency in computer applications, and analytical skills.

This position does not offer relocation assistance.

• A minimum requirement for this Japan-based position is the ability to work legally in Japan. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of Japan permanent residency process.

**Dow does not offer relocation if the position is offered to someone who lives outside the area or reimbursement for travel to and from interviews. If you consider a position outside your area of residence, you will be responsible for all costs incurred.**

Benefits – What Dow offers you:

• We invest in you with total rewards programs supporting your pay, health, life, future, and career.
• Competitive base pay, bonuses, and incentives.
• Benefits supporting physical, mental, financial, and social wellbeing.
• Retirement programs, stock purchase options, and savings plans.
• Medical, life, and travel insurance options.
• Opportunities for growth through training, mentoring, and community involvement.
• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Paid time off for various life events and volunteering.
• Wellbeing resources, on-site facilities, and employee discounts.

Join our team, and together we can make a difference.

About Dow:

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is a leading materials science company serving high-growth markets globally. We operate in 31 countries, employ approximately 35,900 people, and delivered about $45 billion in sales in 2023. We are committed to sustainability and innovation. Learn more at www.dow.com.

Dow is dedicated to equal opportunity employment and encourages diversity in the workforce. More information is available on our website.

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