Specialist supply chain

Now hiring! Specialist - Supply Chain Management

Southfield, MI

We are looking for a Specialist - Supply Chain Management to join our ECO team in Southfield, MI.

Come create chemistry with us!

BASF’s Coatings LLC is a global expert in the development, production and marketing of innovative and sustainable automotive OEM and refinish coatings as well as applied surface treatments for metal, plastic and glass substrates for a wide range of industries.

Located at our Southfield, Michigan corporate office, you’ll be responsible for leading the digitalization activities associated with our S/4HANA STAR system launch and ongoing upgrades.

As a key leader for the EC business in the region, you directly support our SAP users across North America’s automotive OEM and refinish markets. This role is critical in ongoing operations, efficiency improvements and digital initiative implementation.

As a Specialist - Supply Chain Management, you create chemistry by...

• Change Management: Support the implementation of change concepts and collaborate with interdisciplinary and cross-functional expert communities. Independently design and execute change initiatives to assist the project team and other stakeholders from various business areas. Monitor and evaluate the progress of change projects and adjust measures as necessary. Your focus areas will be Planning, PtP, OtC, TM and Logistics.
• Project Leadership: Oversee and direct the review of all critical BASF processes where changes are still required and work closely with the global team to implement improvements. Manage all testing and upgrade activities as well as the relationship with the global process owners and 3rd party vendors.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Prepare and moderate change and communication-related events, such as workshops and town halls. Design targeted measures to inform, motivate, and engage relevant stakeholders. Measure the effectiveness of these initiatives.
• IT Project Management: Coordinate various activities across functional workstreams during solution design, build, and rollout. Contribute to the project management team by steering the Adherence-to-Standard process and consulting senior management to enable informed decision-making.

If you...

• Have a Supply Chain, Business, Data Science or related field Bachelor’s degree.
• Have 5+ years' experience in a supply chain field or relevant digitalization experience. Automotive or chemical are strongly preferred.
• Proven leadership focused on continuous improvement, change management, associate development and creating a positive culture.
• Demonstrated project coordination and time management, multi-tasking, and delivering on commitments. Must be comfortable in a dynamic setting with diverse personalities.
• Solid analytical skills with a LEAN mindset and knowledge of current SCM concepts and SAP/ERP systems. Expertise launching digital tools and SAP highly preferred.

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF . We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

About us

As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

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