Site Supply Chain Manager - Greenville, OH

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Description

At BASF, we create chemistry through the power of connected minds. By balancing economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, we are building a more sustainable future through chemistry. As the world’s leading chemical company, we help our customers in nearly every industry meet the current and future needs of society through science and innovation. We achieve this through our commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence, which gives us the opportunity to set and deliver on ambitious, long-term goals.

We provide a challenging and rewarding work environment with a strong emphasis on process safety, as well as the safety of our employees and the communities we operate in and are always working to form the best team—especially from within, through an emphasis on lifelong learning and development. This allows for our employees to innovate and generate new ideas, put them into action, and gain insights from them to further advance our collective expertise.

And we are constantly striving to become an even better place to work. BASF has been recognized by Forbes Magazine in 2020 as one of America’s Best Employers. Come join us on our journey to create solutions for a sustainable future.

Site Supply Chain Manager (2002083) – Greenville, OH

Where the Chemistry Happens

We are seeking a professional like you to serve as Supply Chain Manager at our Greenville, Ohio site with direct responsibility for coaching and developing a team of professionals responsible for production planning, finite scheduling, raw material planning, transportation planning/scheduling and warehousing. As a key leader within the Coatings Supply Chain Organization, we will rely on you to direct inventory and planning processes to ensure that materials and products are available when needed to satisfy plant and customer requirements. You will be critical to ensuring end-to-end accountability needed in the business to improve delivery reliability, the customer experience, and drive growth for our business in North America.

Qualifications - BASF recognizes institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent

Formula for Success

• Leveraging your education and experience in Supply Chain / Logistics or a related field combined with your supervisory/management experience, you will coach and develop supply chain and warehouse staff, as well as provide strategic and tactical direction for the business specific supply chain activities within the Coatings(ECN) business unit.
• Demonstrating a thorough knowledge of supply chain, you will be responsible for managing and integrating supply and demand management into the site, transportation management and warehousing, supply network planning, master production scheduling, inventory management, materials planning, within BASF and across supplier companies, by coordinating and collaborating with channel partners, (suppliers, intermediaries, third-party service providers, and customers) to ensure the seamless flow of in-coming raw materials and out-going finished products.
Utilizing your experience in a manufacturing facility and a warehouse environment, you will ensure resources and tools are available for employees to safely complete their job tasks. Additionally, you will ensure department SOPs are defined and employees adhere to EHS and departmental standard operating procedures. Utilizing your strong business acumen, you will perform the Bulk Transportation Planning analysis and cost tracking to identify areas for service improvements and cost optimization/reduction. Additionally, you will monitor and work to improve Transportation Performance KPIs by partnering with our dedicated carrier, Corporate Logistics and transportation procurement. Your strong knowledge of Supply Chain Management and Manufacturing concepts is essential as you will identify and implement improvements in department Supply Chain Management policies, processes, and procedures to ensure end-to-end accountability needed in the business to improve delivery reliability and drive growth for Coatings.
• Your superior analytical skills, combined with your thorough knowledge of current SCM concepts and SAP/ERP systems, will allow you to develop your team in identifying and implementing cost saving opportunities as well as leveraging best practice supply chain concepts within the organization.
Your strong skills relative to project coordination, time management, multi-tasking, and delivering on commitments is critical to this role. Although not required, certification by the American Production and Inventory Control Society is highly desired.

Create Your Own Chemistry: What We Offer You

Adding value to our customers begins with adding value to you. you@BASF is the suite of benefits, perks, programs and unique opportunities we offer to support you—the whole you—in all stages of your life and career. With you@BASF, you create your own chemistry.

The total rewards that you receive as a BASF employee go way beyond a paycheck. From competitive health and insurance plans, to robust retirement benefits that include company-matching contributions, to making sure you never stop learning, we believe investing in you is investing in our success. Working for a large, global organization, you’ll have a chance to grow professionally and personally, expand your network and build a rewarding and dynamic career.

BASF provides interesting and challenging learning and development opportunities to help you make the most of your talents and your job.