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BASF is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Description

The role of the Market Development Specialist is to facilitate/achieve new profitable business (EBITDA margin) through innovation, new business development, and new projects to meet global and regional strategy goals within the BASF Foams business. Main responsibilities include:

* Sales Responsibilities: Sales responsibilities include working with sales management and technical service team to achieve aggressive business targets set forth in multi year operational plan. New product launch execution is an integral part of the future success within the business. Ability to extract value pricing from customers in volatile raw materials market is a critical component of this role. Adopt team approach between Market Development and Sales Team for negotiation strategies and sales planning. Coordinate regional sales follow up activity to Market Development Specialist lead generation, so business is directed to partner converters and success tracked.
* Global Projects and Initiatives: Support and leadership for global innovation initiatives (dotted line reporting to Global Innovation Manager). Ability to articulate vision, strategy and tactics of the NA Foams Business to both Regional and Global leadership is critical. The NA Market Development Specialist will support information exchange of best practices with international foams team.
* Innovation Management: Generation of business/product innovation though value chain penetration, customer workshops and pull through concepts, forming strategic alliances/partners at architect, system supplier, general contractor, and cross-RBU level for innovation pipeline, sales follow-up activity, proposal writing and close. Accessing global organizational tools such as marketing, sales, technical, corporate and senior management, so G-Business' full knowledge is enabled and utilized.
* Financial: Financial responsibilities including contributing to profitable growth for the Foams Forecast includes: Volume: lbs Revenue: $M CM1: $M EBIT: $M.
* Marketing: Access and distribute selling tools (third party proof sources, brochures, press releases) created by global marketing department to system suppliers and converters for architect penetration. Use AIA presentations developed by marketing to use and present for use by systems suppliers. Aid marketing in data collection for their development of regional marketing strategy for new value added foams products. Understand market attractiveness, competitive forces, and value pricing models developed by marketing. Support marketing by executing new product launch programs. Provide feedback to marketing on current product issues and demands by converters and system suppliers for improvements.
* Project Generation: Lead Business Development Managers in using a market pull-through approach. This means accessing key influencers, describing value propositions and forming a link to and specification of BASF product innovations for greater profit and differentiation.
* Industry Knowledge: Team of Market Development Specialists will work closely with building and construction (insulation) industry advocates. Support of sustainability and promotion of BASF B&C Sales and Sustainability initiatives (CBE) are other aspects of the role.

The position requires between 25 and 50% travel.

Qualifications

* Bachelors Degree in Business or Marketing is required. BASF recognizes Institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent.
* Masters Degree in Business or Marketing is desired.
* Candidate must have 3-5 years experience in the Construction Business.
* 8-10 Years of professional business experience within the framework of a large matrix organization.
* Proven experience in sales and marketing, managing cross business unit assignments and working on global business teams along with excellent professional skills in dealing with both internal and external customers on a global basis.
* Outstanding organizational skills are a must and a strong foundation in sales, marketing, and strategic decision making are required to demonstrate success.
* Exceptional motivation and ability to develop, negotiate, and manage partner programs, while motivating a core of sales/marketing professionals to achieve and exceed business initiatives.

Primary Location
: United States-Michigan-Wyandotte

Job Type
: Standard

Shift
: Day Job

Organization
: G-KTF-Foams]]> http://basf.jobs2web.com/job/WYANDOTTE-Market-Development-Specialist-Sr_-I-Construction-Job-MI-48192/681751/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS http://basf.jobs2web.com/job/WYANDOTTE-Market-Development-Specialist-Sr_-I-Construction-Job-MI-48192/681751/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS
BASF is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Description

As a member of a multi-skilled, self-directed work team of technicians, this position will be responsible for operation of all the Thermoplastic Polyurethane manufacturing equipment and processes. The incumbent will operate reaction and extrusion processes. The operations technician writes and reviews quality procedures and standard work instructions, understands SPC and process capability, performs routine in-process Q/A testing, and actively participates in various team based initiatives. The candidate must demonstrate safe and efficient performance of daily tasks, adhering to all established standards.

Qualifications

Candidates must possess the following attributes:

Education:

• A high school diploma or equivalent,

Experience:

• One to four years hands-on experience in operating Chemical or Manufacturing Plant equipment,

• Experience performing routine maintenance of plant process equipment,

• Experience with ISO 9001 quality systems and processes where candidate used quality procedures and standard work instructions,

• Experience understanding and following Safety, Hygiene and Environmental procedures & policies.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledgeable about using Statistical Process Control and statistical methods of control,

• Be capable of using a PC to access and work with electronic documentation control systems,

• Self-starter capable of working effectively in a self-directed team based environment,

• Strong team skills with proven safety performance and process trouble-shooting skills,

• Effective time management and interpersonal communication skills.

Optional Qualifications

The following attributes are also desired in a candidate:

• A technical Associate (2 year) or any Bachelors (4 year) degree,

• Experience operating reactive chemistry, polymer processing and extrusion processes,

• Experience operating or maintaining distributed control systems,

• Experience leading a shift team, leading CAT Teams or training & development of team members.

Primary Location
: United States-Michigan-Wyandotte

Job Type
: Standard

Shift
: Rotating

Organization
: N-KUN-Polyurethanes North America]]> http://basf.jobs2web.com/job/WYANDOTTE-TPU-Plant-Trainee-Job-MI-48192/740077/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS http://basf.jobs2web.com/job/WYANDOTTE-TPU-Plant-Trainee-Job-MI-48192/740077/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS
BASF is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Description

Working with other members of the Wyandotte Engineering, Maintenance and Facilities Team, the Reliability Engineer will be responsible for implementation of reliability programs at the Wyandotte site. Responsibilities include:

* The proper tracking of reliability KPI's.
* Monitoring reliability performance of different operational units.
* Continued development of the multi-year reliability improvement plan, this plan will include the development and execution of capital and expense projects for various operating units at the Wyandotte, MI Site.
* Making a yearly action plan for reliability improvement covering all aspects of reliability such as personnel competency, equipment design, and process changes.
* Provide continuous improvement to the yearly maintenance plan (preventive, predictive) and monitor its execution.
* Participate in reliability related incident investigations; prioritize action items, and follow-up on their implementation.
* Ensure lessons learned, best practices, action items of reliability incidents are communicated and incorporated in the design of new projects and new technical specifications.
* Complete as required monthly reporting.
* Act as primary focal point for reliability related work groups.
* Interface with all Site plant operations maintenance, engineering and research personnel.

Qualifications

The qualified candidate must have a working knowledge of fixed and rotating mechanical equipment, instrumentation, electrical, piping and utility systems. In addition, general computer skills and generic competencies of analytical thinking, communication and interpersonal understanding, customer focus, entrepreneurial acting/initiative, team leadership/collaboration, results orientation, organization awareness, and change orientation/management are required. A Bachelors of Science degree in a technical field is required along with experience setting up and maintaining Mechanical Integrity, PSM, PM/PdM and equipment reliability programs.

Qualifications include 10 years plant engineering experience in the refining or chemicals industry, including a minimum 5 years experience in maintenance. It is desirable to have a strong knowledge of BASF technical standards, accounting practices, and procurement policies. Knowledge of SAP and how it is used to track costs and maintenance history will be needed, but can be a developmental skill. An understanding of best practices for maintenance processes including but not limited to Reliability Based Assessment, Total Productive Maintenance, and Risk Based Inspections is also an important asset for this position. Experience with DCS and PLC control systems.

This position is part of a job family with multiple levels. The successful candidate will be placed into the appropriate grade level commensurate with their qualifications.

Primary Location
: United States-Michigan-Wyandotte

Job Type
: Standard

Shift
: Day Job

Organization
: NC/W-Wyandotte Site]]> http://basf.jobs2web.com/job/WYANDOTTE-Senior-Reliability-Engineer-Job-MI-48192/758752/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS http://basf.jobs2web.com/job/WYANDOTTE-Senior-Reliability-Engineer-Job-MI-48192/758752/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS
BASF is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Description

* Perform electrical, instrumentation and/or automation maintenance repairs including electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, PLC troubleshooting, pneumatic troubleshooting and repair of all site equipment.
* Promote all aspects of safety to the E&I technicians and ensure all LOTO and electrical safety procedures are followed.
* Perform QC on jobs adhering to and instituting procedures to minimize rework.
* Provide technical support for equipment installation and repairs.
* Ensure that instrumentation PM's are completed per schedule and weighing systems are performing within the specifications of the process requirements.
* Gather and analyze technical data and recommend needed repairs and modifications.
* Maintain all drawings and documentation following equipment modifications.
* Assist in the development of PM programs for all new equipment.
* Assist in the establishment or modifying work procedures including PM's to meet the demands of the site.
* Make recommendations to improve maintenance and production operations.
* Requisition repair materials as needed.
* Provide support to other sites as required.

Qualifications

* Associates or Technical degree or 5-10 years of related experience (Industrial Instrumentation and Control).
* Self-directed requires minimal supervision.
* Ability to operate, install, and maintain complex systems.
* Proficient with hand held multi-meters to diagnose electrical problems.
* Comfortable with AC and DC voltages up to 500 volts.
* Intermediate to advance knowledge of Siemens PLC's and VFD, and ability to program both.
* Ability to work flexible schedules, including call-in's and short notice overtime.
* Intermediate to advance computer skills.

Primary Location
: United States-Michigan-Wyandotte

Job Type
: Standard

Shift
: Day Job

Organization
: NC/W-Wyandotte Site]]> http://basf.jobs2web.com/job/WYANDOTTE-E-&-I-Technician-Job-MI-48192/753249/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS http://basf.jobs2web.com/job/WYANDOTTE-E-&-I-Technician-Job-MI-48192/753249/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS
BASF is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Description

The Pilot Plant Engineer has the responsibility to develop safe, robust, and economical processes for new polymers. This position has responsibility for supporting new resin/emulsion product development, scaling-up and supporting new processes in manufacturing and leading SGO Technology development initiatives

Specifically:

- Develop, demonstrate, and recommend processes and equipment for new and existing products. This is needed to provide customers with consistent, useful products.

o Design and analyze appropriate experiments to support product and process development by making strong use of scientific method, critical thinking, and statistical approaches.

o Identify, specify, install, and start-up new equipment as needed to support new product/process development.

o Verify the safety of experiments being run and the safety of personnel involved.

o Work with product development teams and Pilot Plant staff to identify goals and timing of work.

o Maintain clear and concise records of the technical investigations. Prepare technical reports and communicate key findings.

o Identify and use appropriate outside experts, suppliers and scientific literature.

o Work with colleagues in BASF SE and other groups in BASF to apply know-how and technology to the problem at hand.

o Lead SGO Technology development/exploration

- Support Manufacturing Operations. This is needed to ensure steady product stream which meets quality standards.

o Use appropriate engineering methodologies to scale-up and develop new processes to Manufacturing.

o Member of the QCOC (Quality, Cost Optimization Committee) team, representing R&D to determine appropriate approaches for handling QDRs (Quality Deviation Reports) and specification changes.

o Conceptualize, verify, and implement Manufacturing optimizations, capacity improvements, and quality initiatives.

- Support Product Development Teams. This is required to develop new products and expand BASF technology.

o Serve on and participate in interdisciplinary product development teams and provide engineering guidance.

o Conceptualize, develop, and execute research approaches to solve complex product development problems.

o Coordinate Pilot Plant activities to support project needs.

o Communicate with internal customers by providing technical reports based on the analysis of samples produced in the pilot plant.

- Support Pilot Plant Operations. This is needed to provide tools necessary for reliable scale-up.

o Learn proper use of Pilot Plant equipment. Recommend and document operation and maintenance procedures.

o Maintain and improve functionality of Pilot Plant database.

o Help trouble shoot and provide technical support for SGO resin Pilot Plant.

o Help train staff and direct activities of assigned technicians.

o Operate high temperature polymerization equipment

o Trouble-shoot and program control software and associated equipment.

Qualifications

PhD Degree in Chemical Engineering or Masters with 3-5 years experience. Polymer reaction engineering and processing equipment knowledge required. Must be a good team player and be willing to work with equipment. Must be able to trouble-shoot and operate control software.

Primary Location
: United States-Michigan-Wyandotte

Job Type
: Standard

Shift
: Day Job

Organization
: N-EDN-Dispersions & Pigments]]> http://basf.jobs2web.com/job/WYANDOTTE-Engineer-III-Job-MI-48192/727834/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS http://basf.jobs2web.com/job/WYANDOTTE-Engineer-III-Job-MI-48192/727834/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS
BASF is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Description

The Shipping and Packaging Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and participating in the activities of the Packaging and Shipping department on their assigned shift. The general activities of the department include loading and unloading trailers, operating the rework transfer station, unloading raw material rail cars and trucks, completing customer bulk shipments, performing general warehouse duties, operating and cleaning the packaging equipment, counting and reporting physical inventory, and prioritizing Packaging and Shipping operations and line-changeovers.

The candidiate must demonstrate safe and efficient performance of daily tasks, ensuring adherence to all established standards. In addition, he/she is responsible for ensuring plant equipment is operated in a manner and condition to produce quality product. The candidate is additionally responsible for contributing to the success of plant goals and objectives through their participation on EHS and team activities to further advance the qualities of a High Performance Organization.

The Wyandotte Engineering Plastics Compounding facility is one of three compounding plants in North America, with similar facilities in Europe and Asia. As a member of the global KT organization, the facility operates twin-screw extruders to produce polyamide 6, polyamide 6/6, and polybutylene terephthalate compounds. Material produced serves the automotive, industrial, and electronics industries.

Qualifications

* High School diploma or equivalent. BASF recognizes institutions of higher education that are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent.
* 1 - 4 years demonstrated experience in a production environment.
* Strong team orientation with proven safety performance and process troubleshooting knowledge.
* 1 - 2 years direct experience with weighing, conveying, and packaging operations.
* Effective time management skills to effectively manage daily activities.
* Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
* Able to learn and perform a variety of tasks in support of plant operations.
* Engineering Plastics experience preferred.

Primary Location
: United States-Michigan-Wyandotte

Job Type
: Standard

Shift
: Rotating

Organization
: N-KTE-Engineering Plastics North America RBU]]> http://basf.jobs2web.com/job/WYANDOTTE-Shipping-&-Packaging-Coord-Job-MI-48192/727835/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS http://basf.jobs2web.com/job/WYANDOTTE-Shipping-&-Packaging-Coord-Job-MI-48192/727835/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS
BASF is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Description

Responsible to develop and grow the N-KTE Engineering Plastics business in the North American automotive sector. Develops strategies at a customer/industry level, and leads the automotive sales team to achieve revenue and profit targets through expanding existing customer relationships, identifying new growth opportunities and implementing pricing actions/contract negotiations. Key role coordinating multi-regional accounts on a global basis. Leads the N-KTE Automotive Business Team. Exceptional leadership and team skills are necessary as part of training, developing and mentoring direct reports. This position also requires excellent financial, presentation, communication, and executive selling skills. Serve as leader tracking industry trends and market intelligence.

Main responsibilities include:

* Promote the sales of Engineering Plastics in to the North American automotive industry through leading Automotive Sales Team (8 direct reports).
* Formulate appropriate target plans to achieve maximum sales at the most effective cost while leveraging N-KTE resources.
* Work closely with Marketing, Technical, Supply and Manufacturing teams to achieve growth, increase profitability and ensure a high level of customer satisfaction (issue resolution).
* Develop and support development of marketing programs with Marketing Team for key products and applications.
* Closely monitor the progress of sales against forecast.
* Motivate and coach professional sales team to achieve maximum effort and carefully guide sales force professional development.
* Report on competitive actions and promotions.
* Identify new market niches for BASF products and identify the appropriate penetration strategies.

Qualifications

* Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Business. MBA preferred. BASF recognizes Institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent.
* Minimum 6 years people management experience in sales or marketing with proven track record of success. Preferably experience in the automotive industry and with Engineering Plastics.
* Demonstrated understanding of managing financial objectives and targets within a technically-oriented business unit.
* Proven business acumen, communication, presentation and relationship skills. High bias for action.
* Established interpersonal skills and competencies appropriate for motivating and coaching of a competitive, optimistic, and ethical sales team.

Primary Location
: United States-Michigan-Wyandotte

Job Type
: Standard

Shift
: Day Job

Organization
: N-KTE-Engineering Plastics North America RBU]]> http://basf.jobs2web.com/job/WYANDOTTE-Sales-Mgr-Job-MI-48192/751789/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS http://basf.jobs2web.com/job/WYANDOTTE-Sales-Mgr-Job-MI-48192/751789/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS
BASF is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Description

* You will be an integral member of our Detergents & Cleaners Development Team responsible for development, market-introduction and successful commercialization of new products for the Consumer Cleaning Market.

* This entails identification of unmet market needs in conjunction with our Sales and Marketing functions, translation of these into target profiles for development, design and execution of suitable experimental and testing programs to identify prototype formulations for presentation to customers for evaluation.

* You will also contribute through your internal and external cross-functional interactions in the creation of a robust project Innovation Pipeline the execution and success of which results in significant bottom line impact and growth of our business unit.

* Your technical expertise, ability to communicate effectively across functions, achievement orientation, organization and prioritization competencies, and excellent team skills are critical to your success in this position!

* In addition to excellent communications within our Business unit and with customers, you will also be collaborating in global teams, be involved technical organizations such as AOCS, CSPA and the like to support BASF's global leadership position in the industry.

Qualifications

* Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related technical degree

* More than 5 years direct Industrial experience in formulating and successfully introducing new products in the the Detergents and Cleaners market.

* Expertise in surface chemistry or interactions, forms a solid basis for this position

* Highly Desired: Experience in formulating cleaners, evaluating product performance by industry standard test protocols. Designing and validating new meaningful test methods when required. Experience in Consumer Cleaning industry.

* Highly Desired: Experience in formulation development (Design of Experiments and optimization an asset!)

Primary Location
: United States-Michigan-Wyandotte

Job Type
: Standard

Shift
: Day Job

Organization
: N-EMV-Care Chemicals]]> http://basf.jobs2web.com/job/WYANDOTTE-Development-Chemist-Sr-Job-MI-48192/748481/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS http://basf.jobs2web.com/job/WYANDOTTE-Development-Chemist-Sr-Job-MI-48192/748481/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS
BASF is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Description

This position has primary responsibilities within the Printing and Packaging technical service team for (i) solve technical problems regarding the Energy Curable resins and photoinitiators product lines. This involves close customer interaction and carrying out individual laboratory activities (ii) develops formulations and applications for our customers (iii) work closely with research groups for the development projects.

* Use strong customer focus and interaction skills to;
* Provide timely technical support for our key customers, including:
* Phone support based on a solid understanding of the BASF Resins product lines and the printing industry technology - same day response to customers
* Complete laboratory work to solve customer problems, adhere to company safety standards
* Design and optimize formulations for use in customer applications.
* Design and optimize reliable, repeatable test methods
* Develop trusting relationships with our customers
* Understand our customer's problems and unmet needs - create solutions for these needs. Demonstrates a relentless curiosity about customer activities; what customers are doing, why they are doing it, and what they are buying
* Utilize the full extent of the BASF capabilities to solve customer problems.
* Make strong use of scientific method, critical thinking and statistical approaches to design experiments and analyze the results.
* Contribute to organizational learning using timely communication including project updates, technical, trials, trip and call reports.
* Maintain laboratory notebook consistent with company policy
* Participate in company patent processes
* Identify and communicate opportunities to Manager for studies to gain deeper understanding of impactful, underlying technical service problems
* Interact with Marketing and R&D groups to develop long term product and application needs
* Interact closely with the sales team and distributors to solve specific customer problems, identify and communicate new opportunities

This position requires individual with project management skills and ability to work independently. This role will require customer visit travel, approximately 20% of the time, mainly domestic.

Internal and external relationships (nature and frequency)

* Incumbent will have daily contact with customers, sales force and distributors
* Incumbent will have constant interactions within teams with R&D, operations, pilot plant and engineering functions
* Incumbent will have daily contact with marketing - for example regarding price points,

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelors Degree in either Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Polymer Engineering, Material Science with at least 10 years of experience in a technical service, product development or applications role.

Problem solving experience within the Printing, Resins, Graphic Arts, Packaging, Pigments, Coatings and/or converting/formulator industry.

This position requires a superior sense of urgency and responsiveness to provide technical solutions for our customers.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Master Degree in Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Polymer Engineering, Material Science with 10 years experience in a technical service, product development or applications role.

Primary Location
: United States-Michigan-Wyandotte

Job Type
: Standard

Shift
: Day Job

Organization
: N-EDN-Dispersions & Pigments]]> http://basf.jobs2web.com/job/WYANDOTTE-Technical-Service-Specialist-Sr-Energy-Curable-Job-MI-48192/662210/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS http://basf.jobs2web.com/job/WYANDOTTE-Technical-Service-Specialist-Sr-Energy-Curable-Job-MI-48192/662210/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS
BASF is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Description

The Supply Chain Planner's main purpose is to convert all types of demand (forecast, sales orders, transfer orders, etc) into a comprehensive master production schedule that is achievable within defined plant capability. The production schedule should drive optimized finished good inventory levels through the application of sound planning processes and procedures. Detailed responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Development of an achievable master production schedule for designated production plant(s).

- Manage SAP planning parameters.

i. Balance the master production schedule with the defined plant capacity constraints.

ii. Identify potential production capacity issues and develop resolution that meets customer requirements.

2. Manage the optimized distribution of Finished Good inventories to NAFTA warehouse locations that is synchronized with the plant(s) master production schedules.

3. Manage finished goods inventory levels from designated production plant(s) to meet defined business DIV (Days Inventory Invested) and/or Days of Supply objectives.

- Develop and maintain appropriate product and group level inventory targets to drive optimized inventory performance that meets business objectives.

- Manage ERP system planning parameters to support developed targets.

- Facilitate dysfunctional inventory (Aged, Dead stock, Off-Spec, etc.) management processes to meet inventory objectives.

4. Facilitate the N-KTE Long Term Planning process and aggregate supply/demand balances for designated production plant(s) / Product Family(s).

5. Serve as primary point of contact regarding all supply/demand related inquiries for areas of responsibility.

- Manage proactive communication processes to keep key business contacts informed of supply situation.

Qualifications

* BA or BS degree required. BASF recognizes Institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent.
* APICS CPIM certification required
* Solid understanding of SAP R/3 Materials Management functionality
* Proficiency in MS Excel and other MS Tools
* Excellent oral and written communication skills

Primary Location
: United States-Michigan-Wyandotte

Job Type
: Standard

Shift
: Day Job

Organization
: N-KTE-Engineering Plastics North America RBU]]> http://basf.jobs2web.com/job/WYANDOTTE-Supply-Chain-Planner-II-Job-MI-48192/747883/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS http://basf.jobs2web.com/job/WYANDOTTE-Supply-Chain-Planner-II-Job-MI-48192/747883/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS