Senior Supply Chain Improvement specialist
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The Senior Supply Chain Improvement Specialist supports business growth, service enhancements and cost-to-serve productivity by identifying, designing and implementing supply chain and E2E value chain improvements. The role may focus deeply on a specific supply chain sub-function or span multiple functions across the E2E value chain, depending on business priorities. This role delivers measurable business value through structured improvement methodologies, strong analytics and effective cross‑functional collaboration at local, regional and global levels.
E2E Supply Chain Design and Optimization
Design, optimize and test supply chain and E2E network scenarios using analytical and optimization tools (e.g. OMP, spreadsheet analysis, simulation modeling).Drive adoption of ERP and internal supply planning platforms like OMP, DOC, MEIO etc.
Own model assumptions, constraints and business rules - ensure alignment with commercial, operational and financial objectives.
Identify and balance trade-offs across inventory, sourcing, production, logistics, service levels, capital investment and asset utilization.
Support or lead supply chain infrastructure design and optimization (distribution networks, warehouses, plants, outsourcing models, logistics assets such as tanks and warehouses).
Cost-to-Serve, Productivity & Value Creation
Identify, lead and deliver cost-to-serve, productivity and service improvement initiatives across the E2E value chain.
Drive measurable improvements in supply chain costs, cash flow, asset utilization, productivity, quality and customer service.
Take ownership of improvement initiatives from problem definition through implementation and value realization.
Analytics, Metrics & Storytelling
Deep dive into assigned supply chain disciplines to build strong conceptual, process and data understanding.
Develop, analyze and track meaningful metrics and KPIs to support data-driven decision-making.
Use analytical techniques to generate insights and recommendations.
Translate complex analyses into clear, compelling business storytelling to influence cross‑functional stakeholders and drive prioritization.
Ways of Working & Collaboration
Collaborate closely with business teams, regional/global partners and other E2E Improvement Specialists to ensure alignment and leverage synergies.
Provide informal guidance and coaching to junior team members and interns.
Interact with Quality, SMEs and customer-facing teams to address service gaps, complaints and customer requirements.
Qualifications
- 3–8 years of experience in Supply Chain, Operations or related process improvement roles.
- University degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
- APICS and/or Six Sigma certification preferred.
- Experience with SAP and familiarity with analytics/reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Python) preferred.
Your Skills
- Supply chain network optimization and E2E process understanding
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and modeling skills
- Project and change management capability
- Ability to influence without authority and collaborate across functions and regions
- Customer-centric mindset with a focus on value creation
- Strong communication and data storytelling skills
- Appetite for digital enablement and productivity improvements
Additional Notes
Role may require flexibility to work across different time zones.
Scope may evolve based on organizational priorities and project allocation.
Relocation or visa sponsorship is not aligned with this role
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).
- 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.
- 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)
- 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 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 .
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