
Global Supply Planner
BASF
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Parma • Idaho • United States
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About the role
- Managing the availability to match the supply versus demand on short term
- Manage the global inventory to achieve our inventory targets
- Support the global production planning process
- Coach and support the Regional Supply Planners
- Supporting Global Supply Chain Management in tactical S&OP (production planning), including preparing and analyzing relevant data
- Executing stock seed planning to meet production and processing needs
- Driving availability for main processing entities by ensuring timely seed movement between production areas and processing facilities
- Owning Operational S&OP for regional and global availability
- Conducting monthly availability follow-ups and communicating status to stakeholders
- Monitoring usability data closely to keep information current and actionable
- Chairing the Operational Supply Review Meeting, covering global availability (regional and SF/ST levels), financial impacts, red/black stock, seed production plan effects, and safety stock allocation
- Managing global inventory in accordance with supply chain strategies and policies (e.g., country-of-origin and phytosanitary requirements)
- Setting and managing global priorities for seed supply and processing
- Monitoring execution of the Global Trial Flow against the agreed framework to ensure lead times are met
- Functionally steering and collaborating closely with Regional Supply Planners
- Completing administrative tasks required to execute drop-shipments and Processing POs
Requirements
- Hold a bachelor’s degree in Business, Agronomy, or a related field (master’s degree preferred)
- Have 8–10 years of experience in supply chain, preferably with exposure to international operations
- Possess advanced skills in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of supply chain processes and supply chain management
- Understand the financial aspects of supply chain decisions and inventory management
- Bring a proactive, availability-driven mindset with a strong supply chain orientation
- Communicate very effectively in English, both written and verbal
- Work well as a team player and collaborate across functions
- Are able to travel up to 5%, domestically and internationally
Benefits
- 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!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
supply chain managementinventory managementproduction planningdata analysisstock seed planningfinancial analysisERP systemsMicrosoft Excelsafety stock allocationGlobal Trial Flow
Soft Skills
coachingcommunicationcollaborationteam playerproactive mindsetavailability-driven mindsetstakeholder managementorganizational skillsleadershipproblem-solving
Certifications
bachelor's degreemaster's degree