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This position has responsibility for managing the operations and performance of all Distribution, Transportation & Warehousing (D&T) activities for the Styrenics group. Performance includes supporting the Styrenics business models with regard to shipments, warehousing, trans-loading, and packaging activities. Specifically, this manager will optimize, track, and manage all cost and service elements associated with finished goods movements into, out of, and within the North American region.

Principal Responsibilities:::::

• Determines the optimum mode of transportation (marine, rail, truck) for Styrenics inbound and outbound shipments and ensures business compliance

• Identifies and implements improvements in transportation management processes and procedures

• Leads transportation & warehousing management projects and performs transportation analyses as assigned by the Manager, Group Logistics

• Functions as the primary Customer Care contact for Styrenics carrier related issues and is the primary NCM investigator for all transportation related NCM's.

• Responsible for Transportation & Warehousing related KPIs.

• Coordinates and Manages the railcar fleet with the Rail Command Center and monitors/tracks railcars

• Develops marine / rail / truck freight rates for new lanes / routes

• Serves as the Styrenics Transportation Safety Coordinator and Emergency Response Contact

Required Qualifications:

* BA or BS degree in Business, Logistics or related field required

* A minimum of seven (7) years logistics / supply chain experience. Strong interpersonal skills are a must.

* Solid understanding of SAP R/3 shipping, transportation and warehousing processes.

* Excellent internal and external customer focus

* Excellent oral and written communication skills

* Highly motivated, enthusiastic and entrepreneurial

Preferred Qualifications:

* Spanish a plus

* APICS CPIM certification or in progress

* Proven supplier management experience

Primary Location: United States-Michigan - Wyandotte
Other Locations :
Job Type: Standard
Shift: Day Job
Organization: N-KSN-Styrenics North America

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This position is being created to further strengthen the recently established High Temperature Polymerization Research Group at Wyandotte. This research group is an integral part of the global Polymer Research platform of BASF with its mission to explore new opportunities related to the chemistry and engineering of functional resins obtained in a unique process.

Major responsibilities include:

• Identify, recommend and perform challenging and cutting edge research project assignments.

• Interface with other research units (mostly in Germany) and development groups in order to create new ideas, processes, or products.

• Design and direct/perform experiments for new product development and make recommendations to management based on the results achieved.

• Lead projects to commercialization through PhaseGate process.

• Handle complex projects simultaneously.

• Establish priorities, time milestones and completion dates for projects.

• Provide technical and administrative management of 1-2 technicians or bench chemists.

• Prepare technical reports and presentations as required.

• Participate in product development/cross functional teams such as growth teams and committees.

• Acquire relevant technology through literature, seminars, conferences, academia and industry.

• Expected to continually develop new skill sets and learn new procedures/techniques through conferences, training and/or educational forums.

• Maintain detailed laboratory notebook in accordance with scientific and intellectual property principles.

• Ph.D. in Polymer or Organic Chemistry with a focus on Materials Science with 1-3 years related experience. BASF recognizes Institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent.

• Expected to possess a thorough knowledge of research principles and techniques, with specialization preferred polymer synthesis and characterization, colloid and surface science.

• Project management skills would be beneficial.

• Advanced soft skills such as interpersonal, communication and presentation skill sets are an asset.

• Should possess good team skills and be capable of taking on key/lead roles.

Primary Location: United States-Michigan - Wyandotte
Other Locations :
Job Type: Standard
Shift: Day Job
Organization: N-GKF-Polymer Research Group

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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.

• 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
Other Locations :
Job Type: Standard
Shift: Day Job
Organization: G-KTF-Foams

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