Job Description

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and were 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. Were 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 youre looking for a challenge and meaningful role, youre in the right place.About you and this roleDow Industrial Solutions business is looking for an ISC Project Specialist, focusing on the Energy Segment of the business. This person will have responsibility and accountability for overall project results and achievement of project goals/objectives, as they relate to the business opportunity. Project Management is the key role to lead the cross functional project team through all phases of the project. Has responsibility and accountability for overall project deliverables and managing the end-to-end supply chain process by mitigating risks, managing costs and ensuring supply chain supports the overall success of the project. As business logistics is an integral part of the role, the candidate should have adequate understanding of logistics within the Middle East / India region.In this role, you will require in-depth conceptual and working knowledge of your discipline or functional area. You will need to understand your discipline's best practices and how they relate to others. You may need to lead small to medium projects with manageable risks and resource requirements as well as serve as a resource for less experienced colleagues. Working with and bringing together different functions within the regions while keeping the overview on the projects will be key to success. You should also be able to explain difficult or sensitive information and work to build consensus with others.It is your responsibility to analyze and resolve complex problems, examine information from multiple sources, and use judgement to evaluate established and new solutions. Your performance impacts a range of customer, operational, project, or service activities within your own team and other related teams and requires that you work within established guidelines and policies.Responsibilities

• Serves as the leader of the project team accountable for project results and for the implementation of and adherence to all relevant work processes. Develops project scope that meets the needs of the business opportunity and ensures stakeholders are aligned upon the scope through functional reviews
• Ensures cost estimate adequately represents project scope and managing spending within the authorized budgets and spending plans. Works closely with business leadership to secure funding through the authorization process. Ensures project schedule is based upon sound data and aligned with business objectives and monitors progress closely against baseline plans. Ensures plans are in place to allow for smooth transition of the project to ISC.
• Works with department leaders to secure lead resources and once assigned ensures staffing plans are developed and monitored against plan. Provides effective communication and coordination between the project team and key stakeholders and regular updates on scope, objectives/goals, cost, progress vs. plan and risks. Uses and enforces project change management program including securing DOA approvals per the process
• Fosters a work environment with a high level of integrity and strong safety focus that embraces diversity and inclusion, innovation and sustainability, and continuous improvement and empowerment Organize periodic review meetings to discuss the status of projects/ contracts and address any issues/ risks with clear documentation of action/ mitigation plans. Identify and manage risks associated with supply chain and implement best practices, based on knowledge of updated policies, and legal regulations.
• Oversees the drafting and management of supply contracts in compliance with trade and legal regulations as per company policies. Responsible for import process, ensuring international & regional trade compliance, custom clearance, and tax requirements. Contingency planning: proactively develop and implement contingency plans for supply chain disruptions in collaborations with team members.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience in a Supply Chain
• Education: University Degree, preferably in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or other Sciences
• The critical competencies required for success are supply chain management skills, interpersonal effectiveness, teamwork, team management and delegation, taking initiative, problem solving skills, value creation, technical proficiency in use of computer applications, analytical skills, project management skills, mentoring skills, independent decision-making skills

Benefits - What Dow offers youWe 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 Groups (ERG) participation.

Join our team, we can make a difference together.About Dow Chemical International Pvt LtdDow 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\xc2\xae 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 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 .

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