Supply Chain Manager
BASF
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Regina • 🇨🇦 Canada
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SeniorLead
About the role
- Developing a 3–5 year supply chain strategy aligned with AP Canada BU priorities and stakeholder input
- Supporting strategic business planning through data-driven supply chain decisions and risk analysis
- Identifying supply risks and developing mitigation plans across global, regional, and domestic channels
- Leading the Supply Chain team to deliver S&OP, inventory optimization, launches, and supply planning
- Negotiating global active-ingredient supply priorities and driving distribution and logistics efficiencies
- Building and coaching team skills, fostering high performance, inclusion, and a customer-first mindset
- Delegating through direct reports to achieve team goals and maintain supervisory responsibilities
- Developing strong internal and external customer relationships and communicating supply situations clearly
- Directing warehouse and transportation strategies for CP and Seed units, including Regina site alignment
- Overseeing Customer Support processes and streamlining the OTC flow, including automation improvements
- Ensuring seamless order visibility and reducing complaints related to invoicing, delays, and damages
- Managing product launch activities to implement changes in line with the 3–5 year strategy
- Representing Supply Chain on leadership forums and potentially in industry organizations
- Driving continuous improvement, digital transformation, and best-practice exchange across units and partners
Requirements
- A BS degree in Business, Agriculture, Supply Chain, or a related discipline
- 15+ years of supply chain experience, including at least 10 years in supervisory or leadership roles
- Experience leveraging technology and AI to drive cost savings, service improvements, and customer experience enhancements
- Ability to integrate supply‑chain and data science insights to improve efficiency and performance
- Proven experience leading projects end‑to‑end and presenting clear, evidence‑based recommendations to senior management
- Strong communication, negotiation, and conflict‑resolution skills
- A strong track record building, leading, and developing high‑performing teams, including coaching managers
- Solid knowledge of supply‑chain analytics and emerging technologies to drive operational improvements
- Deep leadership capability and experience managing change to deliver results
- A solid understanding of Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes and practical implementation experience
Benefits
- Competitive health and insurance plans
- Robust retirement benefits including company-matching contributions
- Engaging learning and development opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
supply chain strategydata-driven decision makingrisk analysisinventory optimizationsupply planningnegotiationcustomer support processesorder visibilitysupply chain analyticsSales & Operations Planning (S&OP)
Soft skills
leadershipcoachingcommunicationnegotiationconflict resolutionteam buildingcustomer-first mindsetdelegationhigh performancechange management
Certifications
BS degree in BusinessBS degree in AgricultureBS degree in Supply Chain