Sr. Manager Operational Vendor Management

1 month ago

Florham Park, New Jersey, United States BASF SE Full time
Now hiring Sr. Manager Operational Vendor Management - Import, Export & Operations North America

Florham Park, NJ (Hybrid, 3 days in office, 2 remote)

Relocation support / Annual bonus

We are looking for a Sr. Manager Operational Vendor Management to join our Global Business Services team in Florham Park, NJ.

Come create chemistry with us

Global Business Services is a fully dedicated service division with the sole purpose of providing solutions for BASF's businesses to grow profitably. We use our expertise and novel mindset to translate our deep understanding of BASF's needs into a new service delivery experience. We contribute to BASF's success by providing best suited solutions for our service recipients, always thinking one step ahead.

As a Sr. Manager Operational Vendor Management you will lead and steer the Operational Vendor Management team for all Import/Export Logistics service provider categories. You will be in charge of steering and developing the team responsible to manage logistics service provider scope of service and maximize value contribution through business engagement and extensive collaboration and adequate freight cost management. You will also lead GB overseas delivery performance through visibility, process excellence and transparency on logistics services on categories across North America, as well as being responsible for service delivery management, service demand and structural and tactical escalation management. Finally, you will be responsible to ensure knowledge retention and management within BASF to ensure business continuity and risk management of BASF global delivery services.

As a Sr. Manager Operational Vendor Management - Import, Export & Operations North America, you create chemistry by...
  • Assuming disciplinary and functional leadership for a team of operational vendor managers and performance management within the US. This includes and not limited to team development, administration, operational cost measures, etc. You will also assume back-up responsibility for supervisor/line manager for import/export and shipping management.
  • Ensuring high level operational discipline in meeting operational targets, business requirements and other desired outcomes, including ensuring effective engagement of self and team members with multiple stakeholders and driving and promoting continuous process and system enhancement while ensuring solution alignment with prevailing overall concepts, compliance requirements and quality management (periodic reviews, etc.). Following this, you will also facilitate the sharing and deployment of best practices to improve the cooperation and overall performance for import/export, operational vendor, shipping management regional & global teams.
  • Serving as escalation point for import/export operations supported from the LLP to resolve key challenges and involvement in business impact changes relevant to the scope
  • Ensuring effective coordination, collaboration with expert teams, GBC units, country operations, logistics procurement, business units and relevant parties for process improvements and development of service provider portfolio and operations performance analytics. You will also be responsible for change management & joint coordination with Business experts and Functional experts on regional process and guideline alignment.
  • Ensuring knowledge retention of BASF overseas delivery services through effective knowledge retention and management and risk management / business continuity plan and measures.
  • Supporting senior projects (i.e. NGBA) and collaborate with import export business expert and customs functional expert on process requirements of all relevant stakeholders.
If you have...
  • Bachelor's degree with major/minor in business field, e.g. Supply Chain Management, Information Systems (Areas preferred)
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in supply chain / management roles, e.g. transportation, planning, customer service, customs and trade
  • Experience in Project Management
  • High proficiency in SAP (SD, TM, MM)
  • Expert knowledge of Master Data concepts and enterprise structure
  • Knowledge of interfaces and track and trace
Create your own chemistry with

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 . 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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Equal employment opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.


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