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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 this role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Logistics Sourcing Coordinator in Mumbai, India. In this role, you will need an understanding of key work processes across specific areas of Source to Pay for Logistics commercial area.  Successfully execute against those processes and continually expand your working knowledge to deliver results. We are looking for someone with good communication skills (verbal as well as written), improve mindset and elevated level of initiative, motivation.

You will develop full proficiency in a range of tools and processes through job-related training and on-the-job experience. You will need to be able to apply knowledge of tools and processes to perform a range of work assignments. You need to understand how multiple teams coordinate efforts and resources to achieve objectives and be able to explain complex technical information to members of your own team and other teams.

Role:

• Manages tactical sourcing activities sourcing, data management, special projects, and client service.
• Creates value by providing fast, accurate, implementation of tactical sourcing activities.
• Works within defined processes and procedures or methodologies and determines the appropriate approach for new assignments.
• Is responsible to provide solutions to operational or analytical problems using established procedures and practices.
• Will serve as informal resource on analytical, scientific method, or operational processes for less experienced team members.
• Your performance impacts the quality, timeliness, and effectiveness of your own work and your team’s work. You will receive supervision on new complex assignments.

Responsibilities – Duties, projects, tasks, and activities Logistics Sourcing Coordinator will be responsible for in this role include:

• Utilizes Oracle Transportation Management System, SAP, VIP, Zycus to perform pricing, rate validation and accessorial implementation.
• Provides the needed information and enters new and/or updated contract agreements and vendor codes in SAP.
• Works with data and upload accurately and timely into the system
• Utilizes visualization tools like Power BI to expedite their work process.
• Analyzes and troubleshoots data disconnects between the Suppliers and Systems, which impact the end-to-end process.
• Provides sourcing support for Dow businesses or functions by working with the partners to clarify the scope of service, quality, volume, and logistic requirements for new and existing purchases.
• Resolves process or supplier issues as escalated from the Procure to Pay (PtP), Supply Chain
• Has a high knowledge base of procurement process, purchasing policies, negotiation strategies and tactics is needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Relevant Discipline)
• 2-5 years relevant work experience with understanding of End to End Purchasing Process
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office (MS Word, Power Point, Microsoft Excel etc)
• Hand-on experience with SAP (or similar ERP), OTM and Zycus is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with visualization tools like Power BI
• Advanced excel proficiency e.g. Macros, pivots, charting and power queries etc.
• Basic knowledge of Service Now (or similar tool)
• Exposure to Chemical Industry or other manufacturing companies
• Awareness to Six Sigma, Lean principles

Additional notes

• Relocation assistance is not available with this position.​  
• The ability to accommodate a flexible schedule aligned with international time zones is essential 

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, financial, and social 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. 
  • 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 Group’s (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 Chemical International Pvt Ltd

Dow Chemical International Private Limited (Dow India) aims to be the most innovative, sustainable, inclusive customer-centric materials science company. The company is committed to delivering the right solutions to its customers’ challenges. With broadest technology sets spanning performance materials, industrial intermediates, and plastics Dow India delivers differentiated science-based products and solutions in high-growth segments, such as packaging, infrastructure, automobile, and consumer care.

A Great Place to Work® Certified company with approximately over 1000 employees, its operations comprise of manufacturing sites, innovation center, established centers of excellence, and commercial office. As a responsible corporate, the company supports its Corporate Social Responsibility (program) with technology expertise and employee volunteerism. Dow India works with non-profit partners towards the empowerment of differently abled, women, and children in communities where it operates. The company aims to redefine the societal blueprint, by supporting holistic sustainability and circular economy initiatives.

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 Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com.