Senior Production Data Analyst

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 - What you will do in this role

The Senior Production Data Analyst monitors production deviation from standard, investigates the root cause for the deviation and corrects production and inventory data in SAP, as appropriate. Reconciles and closes production/period orders after all production posting is complete, monitors and balances inventories and performs routine month end close activities. Requires full proficiency in a range of technical, operational, or analytical/scientific processes and procedures through job-related training and considerable on the job experience to perform a variety of work assignments. Acts as an informal resource for team members with less experience.

Responsibilities - Duties, projects, tasks, and activities you would be responsible for in this role

• Monitors, ensures and maintains the accuracy of the production and inventory data in SAP for work process partners and business management including production quantities, raw material consumptions and inventories.
• Requires a level of independent leadership that directs the activities of others in meeting the business objectives.
• Establishes consistent procedures for handling site balance allocations of raw materials and products that are part of large distribution systems.
• Reviews production/period order variances.
• Maintains system data used to evaluate cost variance performance over an extended period of time and determines needed updates to the SAP Bill of Material (BOM) or Routing.
• Completes inventory reconciliation to ensure all inventories in the SAP system are correct and to resolves any discrepancies.
• Coordinates ordering and receives raw materials.
• Conducts administrative duties to support the Poly D staff.
• Work with the ODMS Element / Section Owners to maintain documents and records for each section.
• Perform gap analysis, close gaps from self-assessment; and serves as Site ODMS Coordinator to ensure conformance to requirements.

Qualifications - Required education, experience and abilities that are needed for this role (must haves)

• Associates degree or higher in Business, Accounting, or Finance and/or 3 or more years of experience working in a Chemical Manufacturing environment or in a corporate accounting or finance role.
• A minimum requirement for this U.S. based 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.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with SAP.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Leadership and Independent Work: The role requires a level of independent leadership that directs the activities of others to meet business objectives. It also involves acting as an informal resource for team members with less experience.
• Interpersonal and Communication Skills: The ability to effectively interact with multiple functions and diverse individuals to achieve goals is crucial. This includes strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to communicate with a very diverse population.
• Decision Making and Prioritization: Demonstrating excellent decision-making skills and the ability to prioritize appropriately is essential. The role involves managing multiple competing priorities effectively.
• Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving Skills: The position requires strong troubleshooting skills to investigate the root cause of production deviations and resolve any discrepancies in inventory data.
• Technical Skills: Specific technical skills or knowledge of certain software or tools such as Microsoft office package applications.

**The Dow Chemical Company does not offer relocation assistance for this position.  This includes reimbursement for travel expenses incurred to and from test sessions/interviews.  If you apply for a position that is not within the area in which you reside, you will be responsible for all costs that you incur. **

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

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.