Senior Supply Chain Improvement 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 meaningful role, you’re in the right place.   About you on this role 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.

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