Materials Coordinator Dow Terneuzen

At Dow in Terneuzen, you have the chance to play a key role in the international chemical industry as a Materials Coordinator. With over 3,600 colleagues from more than 50 nationalities, Dow offers an inspiring work environment and plenty of growth opportunities. Work in a place where innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity are priorities. If you have at least an MBO-4 level of education, strong skills in communication and logistics, and are ready for a new challenge, this is your chance! Join this team and be part of a success story.

Manpower is recruiting a Turnaround Materials Coordinator for Dow in Terneuzen.

As a Turnaround Materials Coordinator, you are the central contact for managing the sourcing, planning, and distribution of materials and supplies. You balance turnaround requirements with procurement strategies and ensure that materials are processed and delivered to meet operational needs.

Main Responsibilities:

• Handle purchase requests for materials specified in Plant Maintenance (PM) orders.
• Obtain quotes and select suppliers using the Acceptable Manufacturer/Supplier List (AM/SL).
• Monitor and update purchase order and delivery statuses, sharing updates with TA Planners and Coordinators.
• Confirm material availability and update order statuses in the system.
• Communicate specification changes between suppliers and planners.
• Ensure materials with long lead times arrive on time.
• Work with the Turnaround Planner to address material availability issues.
• Coordinate the return and disposal of excess materials after turnarounds.
• Expedite orders and arrange for materials, tools, and equipment to be ready on-site.
• Provide feedback on supplier performance to the procurement team.
• Follow emergency order processes and procurement policies.

Performance Metrics:

• Materials delivered on time for turnarounds
• Accuracy of delivered materials (% of error-free deliveries)
• Reasons for late or incorrect deliveries
• Cost impact of delayed or failed deliveries
• Knowledge Required:
• SAP system expertise
• Global maintenance and turnaround work processes (GMWP, GTWP)
• Procurement rules, policies, and emergency procedures
• Transport and logistics processes
• Material return and exception handling processes

Skills

• Strong SAP and warehouse system proficiency
• Knowledge of approved suppliers and technical specifications
• Ability to apply procurement and logistics rules effectively
• Excellent material coordination and problem-solving skills

What You Get

• 8.33% holiday allowance
• 13th-month salary bonus
• Travel reimbursement of €0.21 per kilometer, including Westerscheldetunnel costs (T-Tag rate)
• Pension plan through Manpower
• Full-time contract with Manpower, with training provided on the job at Dow
• Access to Manpower’s online learning platform
• Opportunity to work for a certified Top Employer

€250 referral bonus
If you refer a candidate who starts working at Dow and stays employed for one month, you’ll receive a €250 bonus!

Dow is a global leader in the chemical industry. The company operates 104 factories in 31 countries and employs 36,000 people worldwide. Dow produces a variety of products, including plastics, industrial intermediates, coatings, and silicones, with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity.

In Terneuzen, Dow operates the Dow Industry Park (a production site) and the Dow Service Center. Together, these facilities employ over 3,600 people from more than 50 nationalities, making Dow one of the largest employers in Zeeland. Whether you work in production, logistics, finance, human resources, customer service, or research, Dow offers plenty of opportunities for personal growth and career development.

Working hours
This full-time role is 40 hours per week, with shifts from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

• Minimum MBO-4 level of education, preferably in a technical or logistics field
• Strong written and spoken Dutch (B2) and English (B2)
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Available to work 40 hours per week
• Able to write clear reports and understand transport processes
• Valid Dutch work permit (at least nine months remaining) or EU citizenship
• Willing to provide a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG)
• Preferably holds a VCA-VOL certificate

Is this your new job? Apply today before the vacancy closes, and Manpower will contact you within two working days!