Senior Area Product Specialist
Job Summary
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 youre looking for a challenge and meaningful role youre in the right place.
Dow has an exciting and challenging opportunity for a Senior Area Product Specialist. The preferred location is Bogotá Colombia although São Paulo Brazil will also be considered.
About you and this role:
You will drive the local implementation of the PM strategy and leads/develops the LAA pricing and product line this position you will work closely with Sales Marketing TS&D Supply Chain Manufacturing Finance and regional/global business teams to manage the product portfolio throughout its lifecycle
Responsibilities:
Leads the area VCMT coordination (Value Center Management Team) to align all functions (sales marketing R&D supply chain operations etc.) to deliver business results.
Responsible for the LAA implementation of local product mix for asset efficiency and maximum value/margin extraction
Responsible for delivering the LAA EBITDA plan for the value center assessment according to the global VC PM strategy. Including partnering with Global VC PMs and asset owning BUs (e.g. DCM).
Drives opportunity assessment prioritization and business case investment justification. Including partnering with Sales R&D working with global PMs on asset strategy/investments enabling growth/expansions/optimization.
Provides leadership and guidance to ensure quality products and services to maximize customer satisfaction and risk management
Participate on Global BMT (Business Management Teams) and area CLT (Commercial Leadership Teams)
Participates in S&OP. Secure area-specific supply/demand balance. Understand challenges determines where reductions or upsides globally need to take place by working with regional counterparts to balance globally.
Leads the information collection and direction setting on market fundamentals pricing tactics supply demand etc. on a regular basis to set direction and gain alignment with the commercial organization.
Understands raw materials cost drivers.
Support commercialization of innovation projects and new product launches in partnership with Marketing Sales and TS&D.
Support commercial teams with product value selling business cases and customer engagement strategies.
Supports engagement with key customers distributors and industry stakeholders to identify growth opportunities.
Support regional and global initiatives that enhance commercial excellence digital capabilities and customer experience.
Leverage digital tools analytics and commercial excellence processes to improve decision-making and business outcomes.
Support implementation of digital sales initiatives and data-driven commercial practices.
Utilize market intelligence and business analytics to guide portfolio decisions and investment priorities.
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree.
Fluent English (written and spoken).
3-4 years of relevant industry experience.
Microsoft Office SAP and other business systems
Your Skills:
Strong organizational time management and attention-to-detail skills.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and adapt quickly to change.
Proactive self-motivated and results oriented.
Build strong relationships and promotes trust transparency and collaboration.
Demonstrates leadership professionalism and a strong work ethic.
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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 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 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 Groups (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 worlds leading materials science companies serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging infrastructure mobility and consumer 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 30countries and employ approximately36000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately$43 billionin 2024. 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.
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 Dows equal opportunities is available on .
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Dow is a materials science company that offers a wide range of products and services, including agricultural films, construction materials, and medical packaging. We are committed to innovation and sustainability.