Manager, Supply Chain Excellence, Intermediates Asia Pacific

We are a leading chemical company, with the best teams developing intelligent solutions for our customers, and for a sustainable future. We connect and develop people with diverse talents all over the world. For you, this means a variety of ways to progress. Not only your performance but also your personality matter to us, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, orientation, and background. At BASF, careers develop from opportunities . O bjectives of the Position This role collaborates with regional supply chain team and country service team to provide a consistently high level of service in line with business strategies for operational excellence and customer satisfaction, objectives including: Lead and drive Supply Chain process optimization in Asia Pacific region, including but not limited to Order to cash, Supply & Demand Planning, Production-to-delivery etc. to improve business profitability, data transparency and process efficiency Manage SCM performance KPIs development and analyse & control supply chain costs in the region Act as a gatekeeper to ensure business transactions in compliance with relevant business rules, guidelines, and processes across the region. Streamline collaboration among all functions, including GB/GP and external service providers (if applicable), in region to improve cost and service. Support Project Mercury implementation Responsibilities Supply Chain Process Owner for continuous process optimization Drive continuous process improvement in end-to-end Supply Chain operation to improve business profitability and efficiency Work as supply chain process owner, identify pain points, define end-to-end (E2E) to-be process in Order to Cash, demand/supply planning, production-to-delivery etc. and develop solutions, conduct training for regional/global stakeholders Coordinate and exchange best practices regionally across operating divisions and functions concerning processes know-how SCM Performance KPI Management and Cost Analysis & Control Analyze KPI trends and variances, identify root causes and coordinate corrective actions across functions. Link KPI outcomes to performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives. Conduct regular cost variance and trend analyses and present actionable recommendations to reduce cost-to-serve. Business Governance Act as the gatekeeper to ensure business transactions in the region are in compliance with business rules, guidelines and defined process Establish and maintain a structured documentation framework of relevant business rules, guidelines, processes, and ensure it’s in line with the unit’s global QM framework setup Conduct regular training to keep business team up to date on knowledge of business rules, guidelines and processes. Cross-functional collaboration and service optimization Streamline collaboration among all local functions, including GB, GP and external service providers (where applicable), to improve service levels and reduce total cost-to-serve. Facilitate regular cross-functional reviews (e.g., demand-supply alignment, SLA performance, cost-to-serve) and translate outcomes into action plans. Support Project Mercury implementation Requirements Education Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or equivalent experience Master of Business Administration, APICS or Lean Six Sigma certification will be an advantage. Working Experience Minimum of 5 years of experience in Business Management, Supply Chain Management and logistics operation; solid operation experience is preferred Candidates with less experience may also be considered for this role at a lower job grade, depending on qualifications and potential. Technical & Professional Knowledge Familiar with SAP including SD, MM & TM modules Critical and strategic thinking, solid business acumen, and strong leadership in multinational environment In-depth expertise in at least one of the following E2E supply chain processes: Demand & Supply Planning, Order-to-Cash, Transport Management, Inventory Management, and Digitalization in SC Operation Knowledge about at least two of the following technologies: MS Power BI, Robotic Process Automation scripting, Process Mining, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how these technologies improve Supply Chain operations Highly analytical, self-motivated, and entrepreneurial with excellent organizational and communication skills. Very good verbal and written English. About BASF in Malaysia BASF has been present in Malaysia since 1989, and operates a manufacturing plant in Pasir Gudang, Johor. BASF’s Regional Service Hub in Kuala Lumpur provides functional support services to BASF companies in 20 markets across Asia Pacific. BASF also provides infrastructure and utilities support services to its joint ventures BASF PETRONAS Chemicals and Toray BASF Resins at an integrated Verbund site situated in the Gebeng Industrial Zone, Pahang. BASF posted sales to customers in Malaysia of approximately €340 million in 2024 and had 2,579 employees as of the end of the year. Further information is available on