Outplant Logistics Manager

Dow; Midland (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Dow seeks an Outplant Logistics Manager to optimize outplant terminals and transportation modes. You will lead contract administration, troubleshoot operational issues, and drive improvements with logistics, quality, safety, and business teams.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or military-equivalent experience, 5+ years in supply chain or manufacturing, and US work authorization. Relocation is not offered; relocation flexibility may apply for Gulf Coast or Midland, MI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or relevant military experience at or above a US E5 or Canadian rank.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in supply chain or manufacturing.
• US work authorization required; no visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Serve as contract administrator for assigned outplant terminals.
• Collaborate to optimize operations and lead improvement initiatives.
• Lead advanced troubleshooting and coach others.
• Support procurement tender negotiation and implementation.
• Drive continuous improvement across terminals and partners.
• Act as Dow focal point for mode QNs, investigations, and escalations.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Interpersonal Effectiveness

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Value Creation

Technical Proficiency in Office Apps

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Independent Decision Making

Education

Bachelor's degree or military experience (US E5 or comparable)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About you and this role

Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Outplant Logistics Manager! Preferably this position will be based at a Dow location in the Gulf Coast, however Midland, MI may be considered. In this role, you will use technical and operations logistics knowledge to improve process performance and reliability for outplant terminals and their associated transportation modes. You will work with key partners to optimize operations on a regular basis and assist business/functional clients by performing contract administration, leading/participating in improvement initiatives, and supporting crisis management. As the lead Dow focal point for your assigned outplant terminals, you will be responsible for developing a strong understanding of operational business practices within your discipline and functional area. You will collaborate across Logistics, Quality, Safety, and Business teams to coordinate activities, improve operational efficiency, and ensure alignment with business objectives. This role requires the ability to communicate effectively, set clear performance expectations, share information with stakeholders, and manage sensitive situations with professionalism. You will use sound judgment to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve day-to-day technical and operational challenges while escalating issues with broader business impact when appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Perform the role of contract administrator for assigned outplant terminals. Utilize logistics knowledge, technical expertise and operations experience to assist in correcting process or equipment issues which improve process performance and reliability.
• Work with technical advising and logistics operations personnel to improve and optimize operations.
• Lead advanced troubleshooting and coach others to learn these skills.
• Ensure Most Effective Technology and specific operating discipline requirements are in place.
• Support procurement tender negotiation and implementation with operational expertise.
• Conduct terminal review meetings and drives continuous improvement efforts between terminals, business planners, logistics, safety, and quality.
• Add value to logistics work processes by participating in process business/functional improvement efforts.
• Identify opportunities to minimize cost-to-serve through process improvements and lead logistics initiatives and projects in areas of expertise.
• Contribute to the development of logistics plans consistent with business/functional responsibility. (For example, S&OP focal point).
• Serve as the Dow and terminal focal point for mode QNs, investigations, corrective actions, and issue escalation and acts as RCI team Lead for P1 events.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree OR relevant military experience at or above a U.S. E5 or Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class or Sergeant ranking OR 10 years of relevant working experience.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant working experience, preferably in a Supply Chain or Manufacturing environment.
• A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.

Skills

• Supply Chain Management: Ability to manage supply chain and logistics activities to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective operations while meeting customer and business requirements.
• Interpersonal Effectiveness: Ability to build strong working relationships, communicate effectively, and influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
• Teamwork: Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve shared objectives and drive business results.
• Problem Solving: Ability to identify issues, analyze root causes, and implement effective solutions to improve operational performance.
• Value Creation: Ability to identify and execute process improvements, cost‑saving initiatives, and efficiency gains that deliver measurable business value.
• Technical Proficiency in Computer Applications: Ability to effectively utilize business systems, data management tools, reporting platforms, and Microsoft Office applications to support operational activities and decision-making.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to collect, interpret, and analyze data to identify trends, solve problems, and support informed business decisions.
• Project Management: Ability to plan, coordinate, and execute projects by managing resources, timelines, risks, and stakeholder expectations.
• Independent Decision Making: Ability to exercise sound judgment, evaluate options, and make timely decisions that support operational and business objectives.

Additional Notes

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

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 your 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.
• Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location) Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability depends on location) Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location).

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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. Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information, including family medical history. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) and select option 8. Dow is a company of more than 36,500 global innovators, believers and solutions providers. We are a diverse community marked by respect, integrity, and a desire to make the world a better place.

A career at Dow is an invitation to explore, create, and make valuable contributions to human progress.