Senior Maintenance Repair and Operating (MRO) Coordinator
Orange, CA - USA
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.
About you and this role
Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Maintenance Repair and Operating (MRO) Coordinator. This position is located East Texas Hub located in Orange TX.
MRO Inventory Coordinator is responsible for managing inventory at a Site and/or Global level. The Senior MRO Inventory Coordinator acts as a lead and influential leader for the MRO team and other inventory coordinators.
Manages Maintenance Repair and Operating (MRO) Supplies inventory. 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
Analyzes and manages MRO inventory levels
Maintains MRO inventory records
Executes inventory recommendation process and replenishments
Monitors supplier performance regarding timelines and completeness of deliveries
Applies Global MRO inventory work processes
Participates in standardization of MRO materials
Handles reservations and backorders for MRO inventory items
Partners with Reliability and Maintenance teams for MRO improvement projects and executing stocking strategy changes
Qualifications
Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED.
5 or more years of relevant experience.
3 years of experience in SAP
Must have a valid US Driver License
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.
Your Skills
Inventory Management: Ability to plan control and optimize Maintenance Repair and Operating (MRO) inventory to ensure material availability while minimizing excess stock and working capital. This includes analyzing inventory levels executing replenishment recommendations maintaining accurate SAP records managing reservations and backorders applying Global MRO work processes and supporting standardization of materials across the site.
Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret and evaluate inventory supplier and operational data to identify trends risks and improvement opportunities. This includes analyzing consumption patterns stock levels supplier delivery performance and SAP data to make informed inventory recommendations and support stocking strategy changes that improve reliability and cost effectiveness.
Maintenance Repair: Understanding of maintenance and repair requirements and how MRO materials support equipment uptime and plant operations. This includes aligning inventory decisions with maintenance needs ensuring critical spare parts are available and collaborating with Maintenance teams to support planned and unplanned repair activities without disrupting operations.
Reliability: Ability to support equipment and operational reliability through effective MRO inventory practices. This includes ensuring timely availability of critical materials reducing stockouts partnering with Reliability teams on improvement projects and adjusting stocking strategies to mitigate risk prevent downtime and support longterm asset performance.
Leadership: Ability to act as a seniorlevel resource and informal leader within the MRO inventory organization. This includes guiding and supporting lessexperienced inventory coordinators influencing crossfunctional partners promoting adherence to Global MRO processes and contributing to standardization and continuous improvement initiatives without direct authority.
Communication (Written & Verbal): Ability to clearly and professionally communicate MRO inventory information issues and recommendations to multiple stakeholders including Maintenance Reliability suppliers and other inventory coordinators. This includes explaining inventory levels backorders replenishment actions supplier performance concerns and stocking strategy changes in a way that supports timely decisionmaking and operational continuity.
Able to meet the following physical demands of the job with or without reasonable accommodations -
You must be able to wear and use personal protective equipment (PPE) such as earplugs goggles and respirators. and steel-toed shoes. Including harnesses with a total maximum weight capacity of 300lbs.
Perform frequent bending reaching and lifting.
Stand or walk for extended periods of time.
Lift a maximum of 50 lbs.
Climb stairs/ladders and work high off the ground
Additional Note -
This position does not offer relocation assistance.
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 .
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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.