Supply Chain Associate Specialist (College Hire)

At OxyChem, our chemistry makes modern life possible, and it is our people who make the difference. We are a safety-first, purpose-driven team committed to innovation, environmental responsibility, and doing things the right way. If you are ready to contribute, elevate your skills, and take ownership of your career, Oxychem offers the opportunity to make a difference every day. OxyChem, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading producer of essential chemistry with operations in the U.S., Canada and Latin America. OxyChem’s products play an essential role in everyday life, supporting critical applications in water treatment, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, manufacturing, automotive, personal hygiene, and residential and commercial construction. OxyChem actively participates in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Voluntary Protection Program, underscoring our commitment to safety. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, OxyChem is a top three U.S. manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride, chlor-alkali and chlorinated organic chemicals, and calcium chloride. Visit oxychem.com for more information. In a fast-paced industry that demands precision, we create a supportive workplace where the safety and well-being of our employees are paramount. We are committed to rewarding top performers, offering very competitive pay and benefits, and providing tremendous career development opportunities. About the Position The Supply Chain and Sales Rotational Program, located in Dallas, Texas, is designed to attract and build future leaders by giving them an opportunity to gain exposure to functions that are critical to our organization. The program offers talented individuals the opportunity to build broad business knowledge over a two-year period. Role: Participants will be placed in various positions for a specified timeframe, to build their business acumen and leadership skills. Rotational Scope: Supply Chain- Customer Relations: Participants will learn about OxyChem products, customer base, order fulfillment, and service level expectations. They will also gain knowledge in billing, pricing, and marketing support programs. Individuals will participate in a vigorous training program and will have the opportunity to support a set of assigned customer accounts. Supply Chain- Demand Chain: Participants will learn production planning, including how to enhance profitability and support customer requirements and expectations across multiple product lines. The Demand Chain planning role manages the business supply/demand balances including operating within inventory guidelines and achieving end of year inventory targets while accounting for planned and unplanned outages, plant issues, and customer changes. Supply Chain- Logistics: Participants will broaden their knowledge about the modes of transportation used to deliver OxyChem products to our customers. Participants will be engaged in a variety of operational initiatives to ensure service excellence. Supply Chain- Purchasing: Participants will be exposed to a variety of purchasing functions including direct and indirect sourcing. Individuals will learn more about purchasing policy and compliance, assist with buying and support commercial negotiations. Sales: Participants will have exposure to OxyChem’s sales and marketing organization and learn about career opportunities in sales, marketing, product management and business leadership. Their assignment will consist of a sales/marketing project, which could include market segment analysis, personal visits with customers, competitive assessment of industry participants, identifying growth targets, expanding product opportunities in new markets or geographies, and developing a mentee relationship with a Sales Manager. Required Qualifications BS degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Distribution, Engineering, Sales or related Business degree. Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong presentation skills. Ability to take initiative and drive for results. Demonstrated leadership skills and experience. Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate in a clear, concise, coherent manner. Ability to travel and relocate. Must maintain minimum cumulative 2.85 GPA on 4.0 scale. Graduation date between December 2026 – May 2027 #J-18808-Ljbffr OxyChem