Logistics Specialist Job in Mumbai at Dow

Dow is hiring for the role of Logistics Specialist!

Responsibilities of the Candidate:

• Utilize logistics knowledge, technical expertise and operations experience to assist in correcting process issues which improves process performance and reliability
• Work with technical advising and logistics operations personnel to create methods to optimize operations
• Participate in advanced troubleshooting and coach others to learn these skills. Implements best practices
• Interact with other Dow (global) regions to resolve order issues for inter-area or intra-area shipments
• Ensure the most effective technology and specific operating discipline requirements are in place
• Interface with third-party logistics providers and ensure contractual obligations are met with no penalties or fines incurred
• Initiate changes to operating procedures to ensure that they are valid and up-to-date
• Communicate technical information and issues to operations and more senior personnel
• Support and assist with Quality Notification investigations and identification of corrective and preventative measures
• Administer trade lane contracts where needed to maximize benefits to Dow. (Facilitate vessel/cargo nominations, mitigate dead freight, mitigate demurrage, approve invoices, manage carriers and logistics LSP)
• Respond to and resolve customer or internal product quality or service incidents
• Support procurement tender negotiation and implementation with operational expertise

Requirements:

• University Degree, preferably in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or other Sciences
• At least 1 year of experience in a Supply Chain, Logistics, or Manufacturing environment
• Interpersonal effectiveness
• Customer centricity
• Teamwork
• Taking initiative
• Ability to work within different cultures
• Ability to work under pressure
• Problem-solving skills
• Technical proficiency in the use of computer applications
• Analytical skills
• Proficiency in SAP ERP and Oracle Transportation Management (OTM) is desirable
• Fluency in Portuguese and/or Spanish will be considered a plus