Now hiring! Operational Vendor Manager Import

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

Annual bonus

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

Come create chemistry with us!

Global Business Services (GB) 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.

The Operational Vendor Management role will be in charge of steering the management of operational services, quality and structures of activities related to the import and transportation of BASF materials, providing a tactical interface between the internal businesses and external vendors, as well as steering regular operational meetings and attend vendor performance review meetings pertaining to import performance and process management that includes import carrier performance reviews.

As a Operational Vendor Manager Import, you create chemistry by...

• Being responsible of actioning and escalating operational requests to/from import vendors. You will manage import transportation issues, liner/carrier and other relevant services, such as providing support for collect freight shipment arrangements from 3rd Party Suppliers booked on BASF contract.

• Promoting the continuous improvement of import transportation management, carrier and service provider operations, by aligning and collaborating with other OVM Import Exports teams to identify trends and implement measures necessary to reduce complexities and improve import and transport performance

• Managing the import activities for delivery and distribution of goods for internal businesses, and recommending import solutions and provide consultation to them. You will support internal businesses with escalation requests, provide knowledge of import process requirements, and provide support for continuous improvement projects related to imports.

• Reviewing monthly unanticipated accessorial costs to identify process and / or service performance failures to implement sustainable actions to prevent future occurrences

• Collaborating on all local, regional, and global reporting and other informative request that are relevant to Import

• Working closely with other BASF departments, such as BASF Freight Payment to identify and document reimbursement audit requirements for import vendors when new charges are implemented, and BASF Non-Conformance Quality Analyst and Claims Department with operational and process questions and disputes when required

If you...

• Have a bachelor's degree or above in international trade, logistics, supply chain or related discipline.

• Possess 5+ years of working experience in logistics and/or import & export operations related.

• Have Supply chain management / operational logistics knowledge

• Have working experience in chemical industry it would be a plus

• Possess SAP experience it would be preferred

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

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 you@BASF . 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.