Supply Chain Scheduling 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 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 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: …