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BASF plc is a subsidiary of BASF SE, marketing a wide range of BASF products in the UK. These include agricultural solutions, automotive refinish paints, acrylic monomers, fine chemicals, intermediate chemicals, speciality chemicals, dispersions, and plastics. The sales centre for BASF plc and the business service functions for all BASF Group companies operating in the UK, are located in Stockport, Greater Manchester, the headquarters of the BASF Group in the UK. BASF plc is an agent for BTC Europe GmbH, our pan-European in-house distributor, focused on speciality chemicals and performance polymers. As well as the headquarters in Stockport, BASF plc has sites in Alfreton, Bradford, Widnes and Bury St Edmunds.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Working as a Supply Chain Order and Transport Management Administrator at BASF Bradford, you will be responsible for all deliveries to customers.  This includes working closely with Customer Services, Sales, Product Management, Demand Planning, Production, Warehouse, Quality, Export, Hauliers and Inbound. Your main responsibilities will include: 

• Order Processing by validation of sales orders and allocation of inventory confirming customer orders and creating deliveries in a timely manner.  
• Proactive contribution to the development and maintenance on customer satisfaction (speed, flexibility and reliability) and logistical efficiency throughout the order to cash process.
• Monitor and coordinate changes of delivery, production and volume plans, communicating on a daily basis.
• Managing transport by booking transport orders, checking invoices and handling customer complaints related to order and transport management and reverse logistics.
• Monitor and evaluate service providers’ performance in terms of quality, reliability and feedback rate through regular contact and supplier reviews.
• Focus and coordinate on execution in speed, flexibility and reliability in cooperation with various international BASF functions and external logistical service providers.
• Work in accordance with the legal & BASF guidelines and procedures, regarding Health, Safety & Environment, energy and sustainable development of the organisation.
• Working as part of small team providing cover during team absences.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Educated to A level standard or equivalent and have experience of working in Supply Chain.
• A supply chain management qualification would be desirable (APICS CPIM or similar).
• You have strong IT skills, with the ability to work with MS Office packages, especially SAP. 
• You have excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills, with strong problem-solving capabilities. Be a team player with the ability to influence all levels, internally and externally. Be self-driven with the ability to work to targets.

BENEFITS

Responsibility from day one in a challenging work environment and "on-the-job" training as part of a committed team.
At BASF we offer a total package which includes not only an attractive salary and bonus but also benefits including a defined contribution pension scheme; a share scheme; private healthcare and life insurance to name a few. We are happy to talk flexible working.
We believe that diversity and inclusion make the difference. Only when people with diverse backgrounds come together, contribute their various experiences and attitudes, and look at challenges from different perspectives, will creative innovations and ground-breaking solutions be created. We celebrate diversity and we actively promote an inclusive work environment. In the UK we have an active Diversity & Inclusion Strategy Action Group and work closely with external partners Inclusive Employers and WISE.
We are an equal opportunities employer. All employment decisions shall be made without regard or reference to age, gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status and other protected characteristics. 

Closing date: 29.04.2024

ABOUT US

Operating in the UK since 1880, BASF currently has 11 locations across the UK, from Littlehampton on the South Coast of England to Callanish on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland. Our UK headquarters are in Stockport, Greater Manchester and that’s where our sales and services teams are based.  From our six manufacturing sites across the UK, we supply raw materials to most industries including agriculture, automotive, chemicals, construction, energy and pharmaceuticals. You can find out a bit more about where over 700 people from our amazing BASF team work here https://www.basf.com/gb/en/who-we-are/BASF-in-the-United-Kingdom.html