Job Field: Logistics/Supply Chain Management
Location: Hong Kong, HK
Company: BASF Asia Pacific
Job Type: Experienced
Job ID: EN_HK_34280

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Description

Located in Hong Kong, BASF’s Asia Pacific headquarters oversees more than 18,000 employees at about 100 production sites and 125 sales offices across the region. In addition to a number of regional business units, the Hong Kong office also houses regional functional units including Corporate Affairs, Finance and Controlling, Human Resources, Management Consulting, Procurement and Supply Chain Services.

Objectives of the Position

Reporting to Head of Regional Supply Chain Management, Care Chemicals Asia Pacific, you will:

Be the regional Caretaker for the logistics operations process

Enable safe, compliant and cost-effective logistics by supporting continuous process improvement with growth, high customer satisfaction and transparency

Job Responsibilities

Site Logistics

Drive site logistics optimization in the area of filling, bulk operations, packaging, surface transportation warehousing; coordinate with relevant stakeholder on process optimization project

Validate functional process requirement definition from an end to end perspective

Support the development of new and innovative improvement solutions; facilitate necessary changes of the process and as IT interfaces between Site Logistic and solution providers

Ensure leveraging of best practices and the global BASF strategy across sites by creating business process expert communities; actively participate in the process innovative network

As regional Business Expert, prioritize solutions and support outsourcing wherever advantageous

Supply Chain Logistics Requisitioner

Define and consolidate regional Care Chemicals business logistics services requirement, collect the demand forecast, submit and review with procurement

Prepare for tender, review and analyze the result; monitor the utilization of contract capacity

Manage the performance and relationship with the Logistics Service Provider; update freight table with input to business pricing tool

Packaging Optimization

Set up the regional packaging database with the standing specifications maintained

Define, operate and monitor the application process; Develop handling manual for improving customer safety

Prepare and collect yearly purchasing report to identify issues and areas of improvement; drive optimization project for cost saving

Supply Chain Operational Excellence and Cost Optimization

Ensure efficient logistics set up across all supply points in the region and continuously improve operations by involving functional expert teams

Identify cost driver and initiate cost saving measures in storage, shipping, charges handling, sales administration expense and recommend programs to improve the economic performance of individual activities with data analysis

Logistics Digitalization Officer

Evaluate latest digitalization technology applicable for site logistics e.g. automation and logistics Technology, and introduce tools for work optimization; as owner for access right with cost control

Requirements

Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain/ Logistics Management or related discipline

At least 10 years’ relevant experience in Supply Chain Management

Candidate with 5 years of leadership track record is preferred

Experience in consulting/ Project Management, Business Process Management and Improvement, Supply Chain Operations and Logistics Management

Ability to work cross-functionally and lead through influence

Self-motivated, analytical, have the ability to identify and structure issues with problem solving and forward-thinking mindset

Excellent command of written and spoken English