Supply Chain Planner

Now hiring! Supply Chain Planner

Livonia, MI

We are looking for a Supply Chain Planner to join our Performance Materials team in Livonia.

Come create chemistry with us!

The Performance Materials division is at the forefront of the much-needed sustainability transformation in plastics. Our experts co-create products with customers to bring innovations to major industry sectors such as transportation, consumer goods, industrial applications, and construction. These solutions contribute to a sustainable future by pushing the boundaries in thermal resistance, robustness, and lightweight applications.

The Supply Chain Planner, Polyurethanes (PU)reports to the Supply Chain Manager for Polyurethanes (PU). As a member of the Polyurethane Systems Supply Chain Team, you will be primarily responsible for finished goods planning at the Livonia MI facility. This will include finite finished goods scheduling in a batch manufacturing process.

As a Supply Chain Planner, you create chemistry by...

• Performing finished goods planning and finite scheduling within a batch manufacturing process
• Coordinating bulk truck scheduling for inbound and outbound shipments
• Preparing manufacturing instruction documents for operations (batch sheets)
• Managing dysfunctional inventory to ensure overall inventory health
• Supporting inventory management activities, including cycle counts and physical inventory
• Creating, maintaining, and updating master data as required
• Collaborating closely with internal stakeholders to ensure reliable supply and operational efficiency

If you have...

• A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, or a related field preferred, with a minimum of 2 years of experience in supply chain, customer care, production planning, scheduling, or material planning. Non-degreed candidates should have 6-10 years of relevant experience in Customer Care, Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations, or Production.
• Strong working knowledge of SAP, particularly in production planning, raw material replenishment, material master maintenance, shipping scheduling, and inventory reconciliation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint).
• The ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment, supported by strong written and verbal communication skills, including conflict resolution and negotiation capabilities.

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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 View email address on click.appcast.io . 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.

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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.

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A unique total offer: View email address on click.appcast.io

At BASF you get more than just compensation. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life. That's what we call View email address on click.appcast.io. Click here to learn more.

At BASF, we believe that people are the key to our long-term success and that talent is in everyone.
We thrive on giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfil personal ambitions...that's how we create chemistry. #belongatBASF

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