Job Description

Global Process Owner Demand Planning - AP Process Excellence | BASF Agricultural Solutions
Agriculture is all about balance. The balance that is crucial to everyone\'s existence - also applies to our Agricultural Solutions division. We connect innovative thinking with practical action to find the right balance for success - for farmers, agriculture, and future generations. With seeds and traits, crop protection and digital solutions, we help farmers produce food more efficiently, protect the land and meet the needs of society. To further develop and grow this ambition we are looking for a Global Business Process Owner Demand Planning.
Your job We are looking for an accomplished and visionary Global Process Owner (GPO) for Demand Planning in Supply Chain to lead and optimize our global demand forecasting and planning processes within our dedicated Process Excellence Team. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of demand planning, business and supply chain dynamics, and process improvement methodologies. As the GPO for Demand Planning, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and enhancing our organization\'s demand forecasting accuracy, supply chain efficiency, and customer satisfaction while leading a community of regional and local business process experts.
Key responsibilities

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  Process Ownership: Assume complete ownership of the Demand Planning process in Supply Chain, covering sales and demand forecasting, and inventory management, and be the link to sales and operations planning (S&OP), and demand-supply synchronization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
• Global Standardization: Collaborate with global, regional and local teams and stakeholders to establish and enforce global demand planning standards, best practices, and methodologies. Drive consistency in demand planning processes across different regions and business units.
• Process Optimization: Continuously assess the Demand Planning process to identify opportunities for improvement, forecast accuracy enhancement, cost reduction, and efficiency gains. Lead process redesign initiatives to enhance demand forecasting, reduce lead times, and optimize inventory levels.
• Strategic Alignment: Ensure that demand planning activities are closely aligned with the organization\'s strategic objectives and market dynamics. Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and communicate demand planning strategies, KPIs, and success metrics.
• Risk Management: Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies within the Demand Planning process, including scenario planning, demand variability assessment, supply chain risk analysis, and contingency planning. Proactively address potential supply chain disruptions
• Technology Integration: Partner with IT teams to leverage advanced demand planning tools,advanced demand forecasting systems (ADF), and supply chain analytics. Drive digital transformation initiatives to enhance demand planning capabilities.
• Performance Metrics: Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the Demand Planning process. Regularly provide performance insights to senior management and stakeholders.
• Community Leadership: Lead and mentor a community of global, regional and local business process experts within the Process Excellence Team. Provide guidance, support, and expertise to enhance demand planning capabilities across the organization.
• Change Management: Lead change management efforts associated with process improvements and technology implementations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless adoption of new processes and tools.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Finance, to gather input, align demand planning efforts, and drive successful project execution. Serve as the primary point of contact for demand planning-process related inquiries.
• Innovation and Best Practices: Stay current with industry trends and emerging best practices in demand planning and process optimization. Integrate innovative approaches to enhance demand planning capabilities.
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• Talent Development: Mentor and guide a team of process experts within the Process Excellence Community (PEC). Provide coaching, training, and development opportunities to enhance their skill sets and capabilities.
  
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• Develop and safeguard: AP\xe2\x80\x99s Process Architecture / Framework, BPM Methods & Conventions, Governance
  
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• Main interface to GB and GD Process Owner community: Be the main contact person for all the existing process owners of GB and GD to ensure that AP specific process requirements and needs are fulfilled.

Your team In this challenging position you will give coaching and guidance to a global community of global, regional and local Process Experts team. You will report to our \xe2\x80\x98Process Excellence Team Lead\xe2\x80\x99 and act as the right hand and sparring partner of Global and Regional Leadership in AP.
Your Profile Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in supply chain management, Sales, Operations Research, Business Administration, or a related field; Master\'s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CPIM, IBF) is advantageous.
• Experience: 8+ years of progressive experience in demand planning, with a focus on global demand planning operations, forecasting methodologies, and process improvement initiatives.
• Experience working in Agriculture is a plus.

Knowledge/Skills

• Process Excellence: Proven track record of leading process improvement initiatives, implementing best practices, and optimizing demand planning processes for global organizations.
• Leadership: Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, collaborate, and motivate cross-functional teams.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven and detail-oriented approach to decision-making.
• Change Agent: Demonstrated experience in driving change management efforts and managing stakeholders across various organizational levels.
• Technology Proficiency: Familiarity with demand planning tools, supply chain analytics, and data-driven decision-making. Ability to leverage technology for process enhancements.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Global Perspective: Understanding of global supply chain operations, market dynamics, and cultural nuances.
• Innovation Mindset: A commitment to fostering innovation and driving continuous improvement in demand planning processes.

Competences

• Leadership skills honed through experience with senior management.
• Understanding of complex business issues and strategies.
• Innovative mindset and affinity with new digital developments.
• Leadership skills and Stakeholder management.

Leadership behaviors
Pioneering : courageously trying new things to win Empowering : enabling to take actions and make decisions Performing : focus on the right things and act fast
Your application If you are a strategic thinker and demand planning optimization enthusiast with a passion for shaping and improving global demand forecasting and planning initiatives while leading a community of regional and local business process experts, we invite you to apply for the role of Global Process Owner - Demand Planning within our Process Excellence Team. This is a unique opportunity to lead transformative change, enhance demand forecasting accuracy, and drive innovation in our organization\'s demand planning processes. If yes on all of the above, then we invite you to apply for this job and upload your motivation letter and CV.
For more information about the job and the application process, please contact \xe2\x80\xa6\xe2\x80\xa6.., Global Talent Acquisition Partner at \xe2\x80\x9cemail address\xe2\x80\x9d.
What\xe2\x80\x99s in it for you? Adding value to our customers begins with adding value to you. At BASF we believe that people are the key to our long-term success and that talent is in everyone. That\xe2\x80\x99s why we empower you with the tools, guidance, and opportunities you need to advance and succeed in work and life. We offer you a variable remuneration in addition to an attractive salary and excellent benefits like a good pension, collective health insurance, training opportunities, flexible and remote working etc. Giving you the support that you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us achieving our ambitions. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision Vegetable Seeds is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.
At BASF, the chemistry is right. Because we are counting on innovative solutions, on sustainable actions, and on connected thinking. And on you. Become a part of our formula for success and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces diversity and equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief.