Job Description

We are a leading chemical company, with the best teams developing intelligent solutions for our customers, and for a sustainable future.
We connect and develop people with diverse talents all over the world. For you, this means a variety of ways to progress.
Not only your performance but also your personality matter to us, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, orientation, and background. At BASF, careers develop from opportunities.
About BASF in India
BASF has successfully partnered India's progress for more than 130 years. As of the end of 2024, BASF had 2,411 employees in India with 8 production sites and 42 offices throughout the country. The Innovation Campus Mumbai and the Coatings Technical Center in Mangalore are both part of BASF's global technology platform. In 2024, BASF registered sales of approximately EUR2.4 billion to customers in India. Further information is available on www.basf.com/in.
Objectives of the Position:

• Drive the development and optimization of the global supply chain processes of the business unit Cellasto, focusing on materials and warehouse management.

• Ensure SAP-system functionality in respective areas and act as first level support for the global team.

• Participate and/or lead respective projects incl. coordination of global activities.

Main Areas of Responsibilities and Key Activities:

• Support, optimize and develop global processes in materials and warehouse management, mainly in our SAP system landscape.

• Drive implementation of solutions in collaboration as Interface between Cellasto business and Central digitalization experts.

• Global first Level Support / Assistance cross-functional in Day-to-day business.

• You support the development of business unit or customer specific labels in our SAP environment and ensure global harmonization of label printing.

• You will be part of BASF test user community to facilitate SAP system upgrades, which includes execution and documentation of test cases and support of error correction.

• Ensure adherence to global process standards and best practice sharing.

• Cooperate with the relevant global and regional units, functions, sites and subcontractors.

Projects

• Lead / Coordinate global IT / SCM projects and implement harmonized processes / solutions with project and process documentation, tests, trainings.

• Support the Change management in the affected functions. Conduct the needed knowledge transfer for proper system usage and ensure process adherence in the respective units.

• Continuous identification of process improvement opportunities.

Costs, Performance & Compliance

• Obtain long-term performance improvements, monitor targets / key performance indicators (KPI + PPI) incl. identification of saving potentials.

• Timely implementation of sustainable countermeasures in the event of a deviation.

Job Requirements (minimum requirement to carry out the work)
Education -

• Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Information technologies or of related disciplines

• Fluent in English, German or Mandarin would be a plus

Working Experience -

• Working experience in Supply Chain or IT functions related to Supply Chain

• Knowledge of supply chain and sales/OTC related processes and tools

• Project experience

• Presentation skills

Technical & Professional Knowledge:

• Self-driven and taking initiative to learn and experiment

• Ability to think strategic and continuously improve processes. Proven ability to solve problems and pro-actively implement solutions

• Strong knowledge in SAP, especially the MM and WM modules.

• Strong communication skills - good presenter

• Ability to work effectively in virtual teams

• Advanced MS Office skills

• Service excellence competencies (Team Player, Positive attitude, etc.)

• Availability for flexible working hours (as required for a global role) and overseas travel on demand

Operating Network (to provide information on communications & interactions required for this role)
Internal Network:

• Very frequent relationship within BU to Customer Service, Logistics, Sales & Engineering, Procurement

• Regular contact to overseas colleagues, especially Cellasto process management / excellence counterparts

• Intensive contacts to service units (e.g. GD or GB)

External Network:

• Contacts with external customers and logistics service providers

Stay alert for possible recruitment fraud!
This can include fake websites, fake job offers, or contact from a person falsely claiming to represent BASF.
Remember, neither BASF nor our representatives will ever request money from a job candidate.
If you suspect recruitment fraud and BASF is mentioned, first get in touch with at BASF.
A unique total offer: you@BASF
At BASF you get more than just compensation. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life. That's what we call you@BASF. Click here to learn more.
A unique total offer: you@BASF
At BASF you get more than just compensation. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life. That's what we call you@BASF. Click here to learn more.
Working at BASF: We connect to create chemistry
We are proud of strong history of innovation, which has helped make us who we are today - the world's leading chemical company. Every day, our global team of over 120,000 individuals work together to turn visions for sustainable solutions into reality by connecting with one another and sharing our knowledge.
The right people are crucial for our sustainable success. We aim to form the best team by bringing together people with unique backgrounds, experiences and points of view. Our differences make us stronger and more vibrant. And an open, creative and supportive work environment inspires us to achieve exceptional results.
About BASF
Find out what BASF has to offer as an employer and why you should join our team.
Your application
Here you find anything you need to know about your application and the application process.
Contact us
You have questions about your application or on how to apply in Europe? The BASF Talent Acquisition Europe team is glad to assist you.
Please note that we do not return paper applications including folders. Please submit copies only and no original documents.
For BASF, diversity is one of the essential keys to business success and the well-being of our employees. We promote an inclusive culture that accepts the diversity of people, experiences and capabilities. By embracing talents and abilities of all kinds, we aim to boost creativity and motivation, and enhance our teams' performance.
Join the team and connect with more than 117,000 other minds.
Godrej One - Mumbai, IN
BASF India Limited
Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Permanent
122575
ATS_WCMS_WEBFORM

Skills Required