BASF’s regional division EMEA Europe, Middle East, Emerging Europe and Africa. BASF operates in more than 50 countries in the region. For BASF the EMEA region is our most important market.
What you can expect
Responsible for efficiently and effectively managing the full Supply Chain activities across the board and by creating integrated processes among Operations, Marketing, Procurement and Logistics & Internal Sales in accordance with the companies objectives (Supply and demand of sales for South and Southern Africa). Core responsibilities will include the following:
- Overall co-ordination of the Local Team Supply Chain Topics based on provided Business Rules
- Responsible for all KPI Management with LSP (Warehousing & Logistics Service Provider)
- Management / Keeper NCMs within the realms of Customer Services Related NCMs
- Responsible to ensure month end closure and reconciliations is completed
- Receiving, driving and facilitating BU related projects
- Facilitating individual and team development initiatives
- Team Reporting on Forecast Accuracy performance, Project status and KPI’s monthly
- Management & monitoring of processes to ensure optimal Supply Chain flow & efficient checks & balances
- Ability to negotiate schedules, budgets & resources. Proactive approach to risk management
- Ensure the interface between marketing forecasting and production is harmonised
- Avoid overstocking situations by taking seasonality, lifecycle & most recent sales forecast situation into account
- Ensure adequate supply of raw-materials at all times to ensure continuity of production and customer requirements (e.g. seed treatment)
- Liaise with suppliers in respect of availability of raw-materials, market information in respect of their raw-materials in order to make strategic decisions on supplier choice and existing order status
- Ensure SAP system is maintained and responsible for Master Data set-up
- Integrate new projects within the Supply Chain Cost Saving/ optimization Targets – Ensuring all costs targets are met
What we expect
- Relevant tertiary education, preferably in Supply Chain but alternatively in Logistics or Procurement
- 5 years Supply Chain experience including production planning within a Chemical or FMCG space
- Project Management skills with experience in successfully managing projects
- Proven track record in dealing with suppliers
- Computer literate – SAP, Microsoft Office (Intermediary – Advanced level)
We offer
Responsibility from day one in a challenging work environment and on-the-job training as part of a committed team. Competitive compensation including attractive benefits as well as excellent career opportunities in an international company. BASF is an equal opportunity employer which we embrace diversity and the principles of employment equity.
Closing date for applications: 5 August 2019