Commercial Excellence Specialist

Are you ready to support our commercial team? We at Dow are looking for a Commercial Coordinatorin our Headquarters in Horgen, Switzerland.

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This role is aligned to the Marketing and Sales Group (Olefins and Aromatics) for the Hydrocarbons & Energy business unit. As part of this international team you will be working closely with a wide variety of suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders in a fast paced, dynamic hydrocarbons market. You will be responsible for the successful implementation of our contracts, price/volume management and overseeing payment activities. You will interact directly with our customers and you will work closely with the Commercial Manager and provide support in sales and purchase activities, as well as participate in customer projects and new developments.

Key responsibilities:

• Preparation and confirmation of sales, purchase and EST (“exchange, swap and toll”) spot and long term contracts based on input received by Commercial Management
• Sales order receipt, purchase and EST handling for Europe, including global exchanges, import and export and trading transactions, along with follow up throughout the whole purchase and sales order cycle. This involves transactions by railcar, barge, seagoing vessel, pipeline and tank transfer
• Contract management including volume and price management and price calculation along with follow up and control of expected price adjustments, including financial reconciliation of exchange, swap and toll balances
• Own and maintain contract database/overview for both spot and long term contracts.
• Provide support to Commercial Management in sales and purchase activities
• Anticipate customer, supplier, internal client and Hydrocarbons & Energy business expectations and identify the best solution
• Work with finance (business finance and credit) to ensure months/quarters are closed in timely fashion. Maintain overview of payables and receivables.
• Work with manufacturing plants and supply chain team to identify opportunities in day to day operations to improve efficiency and customer/client service

Requirements:

• Minimum a Bachelor degree and/or Technical Degree Equivalent
• Results oriented
• Creative self-starter with a demonstrated ability to work independently and within tight deadlines
• Good planning and persuasion skills are required as well as a strong customer and market focus
• Excellent team player
• Very good communication skills, ability to communicate effectively in English (verbal and in writing)
• This is a full time position

Apply now if you are looking for a new step in your career. We offer you a challenging and interesting role, a very good opportunity for personal development and the chance to manage your career at an international level.

Location: Must be Horgen, Switzerland; no relocation offered. Please understand that due to legal requirements we can only consider applicants who are eligible for a Swiss work permit.

Dow Offers:

• A robust total rewards program, including: competitive base pay, variable pay that rewards individual, team, and Company performance, and comprehensive benefits
• On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment
• Career experiences that can span different Dow businesses and functions with opportunities for personal and professional growth
• The chance to work within a global company and interact with colleagues from around the world
• Opportunities that spark your imagination and ignite your passion to help others

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) combines global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation and leading business positions to achieve profitable growth. The Company’s ambition is to become the most innovative, customer centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company, with a purpose to deliver a sustainable future for the world through our materials science expertise and collaboration with our partners. Dow’s portfolio of plastics, industrial intermediates, coatings and silicones businesses delivers a broad range of differentiated science-based products and solutions for its customers in high-growth market segments, such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer care. Dow operates 106 manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employs approximately 35,700 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $39 billion in 2020. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries.