Supply Chain Manager

BASF is the world's leading chemical company. We offer intelligent solutions based on innovative products and tailor-made services. We create opportunities for success through trusted and reliable partnerships.BASF Corporation, headquartered in New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF employs more than 15,000 in North America and had sales of approximately $16.4 billion in 2007. BASF is the world’s leading chemical company. Its portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics, performance products, agricultural products and fine chemicals to crude oil and natural gas. As a reliable partner to virtually all industries, BASF’s high-value products and intelligent system solutions help its customers to be more successful. BASF develops new technologies and uses them to meet the challenges of the future and open up additional market opportunities. It combines economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, thus contributing to a better future. BASF has over 95,000 employees and posted sales of €58 billion (approximately $84.68 billion) in 2007. At BASF Corporation, we value the differences in our workforce as they are key to the success of our business and to the achievement of our status as "partner of choice." Consistent with our values, BASF has an inclusive environment that promotes respect and dignity for all in the work place. BASF is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. 

The position has overall managerial responsibility for site raw material planning, finite production scheduling, loading operations, and transportation. This position manages those responsible for maintaining appropriate inventory levels, fulfilling the master production schedule, truck and railcar loading, and coordinating inbound / outbound transportation (rail and bulk truck). The principle responsibilities are as follows:Implements the detailed production plan based on the Master Production Schedule(MPS) Develops and implements short, medium, and long range plans in conjunction with site, group, and corporate in order to meet the strategic goals of the site and the corporation.Provides leadership and expertise to optimize inventories, production scheduling, loading operations, and transportation.Effectively interacts with other site functional areas to ensure that their needs are fully met.Develops relationships with suppliers and negotiates favorable terms and conditions that impact the site, the business unit and the corporation.Effectively interacts with Business Unit Supply Chain, Corporate Supply Chain, and Corporate Procurement .Champions new ideas, provides career development for immediate staff, and promotes trust that fosters a team environment.

 A degree in Supply Chain or a related field is required and a master’s degree is preferred.  Certification by the American Production and Inventory Control Society (CPIM) is highly recommended. A minimum of ten (10) years logistics / supply chain experience is necessary along with proven management experience.  Strong interpersonal skills are a must.Strong leadership skills are essential to lead and direct diverse teams comprised of site supply chain planning and site operations personnel.A thorough knowledge of  finite scheduling, material requirements planning, warehousing, and inventory control theory and practice is required  A strong working knowledge of SAP R/3 Finite Scheduling and Materials Requirements Planning along with moderate experience using MS Excel is required.