Manager, Supply Chain, Business Excellence, Intermediates Asia Pacific

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. 

 

 

 

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Our portfolio is organized into six segments: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care and Agricultural Solutions. BASF’s Asia Pacific regional headquarters is located in Hong Kong and had 330 employees by the end of 2022.

 

Objectives of the Position

You will:

·  Lead and drive Supply Chain digitalization project in Asia Pacific region, including but not limited to value-based Supply & Demand Planning, Production-to-delivery etc. to improving business profitability, data transparency and process efficiency
·  Act as a strong change driver to foster a “Digital Mindset” among cross-functional stakeholders in Asia

 

Job Responsibilities

Lead Digitalization Plan from Business Needs to Solutions

·  Understand unit supply chain digitalization strategy and roadmap, and implement accordingly
·  Identify pain points, define end-to-end (E2E) to-be process in value-based demand/supply planning, production-to-delivery etc. and develop digital solutions with regional/global stakeholders
·  Drive continuous process improvement in E2E planning to improve profitability and efficiency
·  Represent unit in global project team (e.g., OMP, VCO etc.) and coordinate with regions/sub-regions/countries for solution implementation
·  Coordinate and exchange best practices regionally across operating divisions and functions concerning processes know-how
·  Lead E2E planning digitalization strategy for Unit’s new investment assets in South China

 

Drive Change Management

·  Develop effective training concepts to foster “Digital Mindset” and transfer digital “Know-how”
·  Address concerns of new users, and raise the adoption of digital solutions within the community
·  Identify and mitigate risks and liabilities while running multiple projects ensuring all stakeholders are kept informed of progress
·  Act as a single point of contact and subject matter expert for new systems testing and power-user training

 

Ensure Data Quality & Data Foundation

·  Owner of the planning digital tools with Regular master data maintenance according to business needs
·  Ensure master data clean-up and validation

 

Requirements

·  Bachelor’s degree in computer science, supply chain, data science, economics, engineering or related discipline
·  Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience in E2E supply chain solution design, demand/S&OP/production planning, or digitalization development
·  Strong business acumen and E2E supply chain planning knowledge
·  Analytical and critical thinking skills are a must
·  Relationship building skills are essential for success. Able to develop and establish relationships with counterparts & stakeholders of a diverse background
·  Ability to communicate effectively (inclusive of presentation skills)
·  Digital mindset and proficiency in leveraging digital tools effectively