Global Supply Chain Planning Bex

Objectives of the Position

• Drive the development and optimization of the Global Supply Chain Planning processes of the business unit Cellasto.
• Measure and improve business results of planning processes.
• Participate and/or lead respective projects incl. coordination of global activities.

Main Areas of Responsibilities and Key Activities

Main Responsibilities:

• Support, optimize and develop global demand-, supply planning and sales & operations planning processes.
• Drive implementation of solutions in collaboration as Interface between Cellasto business and Central GD experts.
• Global first Level Support / Assistance cross-functional in Day-to-day business.
• 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 planning 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 demand / supply planning 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 communication skills – good presenter
• Ability to work effectively in virtual teams
• Strong knowledge of SAP (Transactional / Planning systems)
• 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