Supply Chain Manager West Africa

Agriculture is a question of balance. A balance that is crucial for everyone's life and that is also the foundation for our Agricultural Solutions Division. We bring innovation and action to find the right balance between business and success for our customers, for agriculture and for future generations. With seeds, plant varieties, crop protection and digital solutions, we help farmers produce food efficiently, protect the land and meet society's needs.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
As Supply Chain Manager West Africa, you will report directly to the
Head of Supply Chain Region APE/S.
You will relate to customers, business functions in country teams across APE/S and APE/L such as Cameroon, Ghana, Ivory Cost, Mali, Nigeria, and cooperate with regulatory and packaging team for timely artwork release.
- You will be responsible and accountable for the S&OP process to guarantee artwork availability and its deliverables.
- You will address supply and demand balancing issues, define corrective measures and ensure implementation of decision.
- You will assure communication with local marketing, sales, controlling and country management within the S&OP process.
- You will also minimize number of stock outs and ensure availability of supply against budget.
- In addition, you will actively represent BASF's interests and comply with guidelines and processes.
- You will work across cultural borders and build a good relationship with external and internal customers in different countries and across a decentralized organization.
- You will support subregional projects and activities accordingly to your competences and experience.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- You possess an appropriate degree in Management Science or in a technical scientific topic.
- Fluency in English and French is strictly necessary for this role.
- You already had an initial experience in operative Supply Chain or similar fields.
- Preferably, you have a good level of IT systems literacy (SAP and APO/IBP, BW System, MSOffice, Database, Powerpoint).
- You have sound analytical and problem-solving skills. Proactivity and good communication skills are essential features for this role.
- You have a rational and organized
- analytical approach to working procedure and processes.
- You are able to work under pressure and handle uncertainty. You are also self confident, determined and eager to learn.
- You are able to work in an international context and have a positive approach towards different cultures.

**BENEFITS**
Responsibility from day one in a challenging work environment and "on-the-job" training as part of a committed team.

**ABOUT US**
BASF Italia S.p.A. is the main BASF Group company in Italy. Its products are used in many sectors such as construction, agriculture, packaging, plastics and automotive industries. Solutions and people of BASF Italia contribute to the success of hundreds of customers who need to face and win emerging global challenges: environmental protection, energy efficiency, nutrition and mobility.

**At BASF, the chemistry is right.** Because we are counting on innovative solutions, on sustainable actions, and on connected thinking. And on you. Become a part of our formula for success and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces diversity and equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief.

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