Job Description

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.

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the worlds leading materials science companies serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging infrastructure mobility and consumer 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 30countries and employ approximately36000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately$43 billionin 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 .

About you and this role

Dow has an exciting opportunity for supply chain scheduling specialist who 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.

Responsibilities

• Time-Phased Supply Scheduling : Develops short-term supply plans that align with business needs considering plant-wide constraints inventory targets and customer service levels.
• Sourcing Strategy Execution: Determines and applies optimal regional or global sourcing rules including managing external manufacturing agreements.
• Planning Model Ownership: Operates and maintains site or regional planning models ensuring efficient use of IT systems and functional expertise.
• Inventory Oversight: Monitors inventory levels identifies slow-moving stock and ensures alignment with supply plans.
• Issue Resolution: Proactively identifies and resolves supply issues such as capacity constraints shortages or urgent customer demands.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinates with customer service manufacturing logistics and third-party providers to manage disruptions and meet commitments.
• Master Data Governance: Maintains accurate production parameters (e.g. material masters routings) and follows best practices for master data management.
• Support for Global Initiatives: Collaborates with global supply chain teams and shared services to support broader strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• University Degree preferably in Supply Chain Management Business Engineering or other Sciences.
• Required to know Japanese and English.

Your Skills

• The critical competencies required for success are:
• Interpersonal effectiveness.
• Understanding customer needs.
• Teamwork.
• Taking initiative.
• Problem solving skills.
• Technical proficiency in use of computer applications and analytical skills .

Additional notes

• 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.

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 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 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
Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the worlds leading materials science companies serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging infrastructure mobility and consumer 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 30countries and employ approximately36000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately$43 billionin 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 .

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 Dows equal opportunities is available on .

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