Activity Scheduler

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 and This Role:

You will identifies and resolves potential conflicts, constraints, or deviations in the scheduling plan to meet customer, unit, function or business needs. Initial point of contact for carriers (all Modes of Transportation (MOT) – Road, Rail & Marine) to inform them of scheduling plan exceptions. You will Utilizes Material Flow Work Process knowledge to develop and optimize the scheduling plan and proactively resolve any deviations and/or conflicts from the normal shipment process. You will be required to have full proficiency in a range of technical processes and procedures through job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience to perform a variety of work assignments. You will work with a limited degree of supervision, with oversight typically only on complex new assignments. You will provide solutions to analytical or scientific problems in situations that are atypical or occur infrequently based on existing precedents or procedures. You will act as an informal resource for team members with less experience.

Responsibilities:

• Understands business, site, modal rules, material flow requirements and operational capabilities.
• Reviews, identifies and resolves constraints and/or restrictions that may impact the ability to fulfill requests.
• Serves as the initial contact for carrier resolution for all Modes of Transportation (MOTs).
• Communicates with site logistics contacts and carriers (all MOTs) to inform them of scheduling plan exceptions.
• Acts as subject matter expert for Material Flow (Site Logistics / Logistics) Work Processes within unit/plant/site.
• Identify all resources required to successfully, safely, accurately, and efficiently complete work requests.
• Identify constraints and/or restrictions that may impact the ability to fulfill work requests.
• Monitor work request completion and take appropriate action.
• Scheduling: Creates and distributes scheduling plan (plan to include all modes (inbound/outbound/packaging).
• Verifies that the schedule can be met within the current status of logistics operations.
• Communicates with appropriate resources, via proper procedures, to coordinate required services within specified timelines.
• Reviews the scheduling plan for completeness, manage changes, exceptions, and facilitate resolution of issues.
• Verifies all shipment details for accuracy and completeness.
• Addresses scheduling exceptions (non-compliances).
• Gathers, monitors, reviews, and communicates scheduling performance measures within work processes to appropriate partners.
• Records necessary Diamond/SAP system entries in a timely and efficient manner by completing activities such as:
• Shipping – allocate product, perform goods issues, printing applicable paperwork, and performing all other related arrival and departure activities.
• Receipt process – return orders and raw materials.
• Storing/blending – production orders.
• SAP Inventory Adjustments: Make any corrections that are needed to batches prior to attaching to orders and shipment, i.e. lack of inventory, missing raw materials.

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of associate’s degree (technical or administrative or supply chain or logistics) OR 4 or more years Military training/experience.
• A minimum of 4 years’ experience of relevant experience (i.e. in a supply chain or logistics plant environment).
• Must possess a TWIC card or be eligible to obtain a TWIC card. For information on TWIC eligibility requirements, please see: https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic (If unable to access link, copy and paste in your browser.)
• A minimum requirement for this 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.

Prefer Skills:

• Strong communication and networking skills, act upon safety requirements
• Ability to work independently and take timely initiative to solve urgencies
• Understanding customer needs
• Team work, taking initiative
• Time management
• Technical proficiency in use of computer applications and Dow policies and procedures

Additional Note: Relocation: No relocation assistance available at this time

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 and emotional 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.
• Become a Dow shareholder through various employee stock programs.
• 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.
• Global Paid Time Off (PTO) policies:
• 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.

Join our team, we can make a difference together. 

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 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. 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 the diversity of our workforce, 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.

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