Outplant Logistics Manager

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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 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 bachelors 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 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.

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