Total 7 job vacancies by Basf South East Asia Pte. Ltd.

Objectives:

• To plan and direct sales & marketing activities in a specific country to achieve agreed sales volume, pricing and selling cost objectives by implementing consistently the overall sales strategy, using technical, organizational and customer knowledge
• Provide inputs and participate in the marketing, market planning and technical development of products and services
• Manage business of global key accounts, regional key accounts and local accounts with suitable business model to ensure customer satisfaction and reasonable cost to serve
• Optimize business model to maximize on business potential capture with less of complexity & cost optimization
• Ensure of operating business under country regulations and BASF compliance standard
• Identification of new businesses, analysis and realization of profitable, strategic opportunities

Responsibilities:

Implementation of sales strategies

• Improve commercial results of product portfolio according to the strategies via product promotion/ introduction, proposals of marketing plans, analysis of and proposal of sales/ distribution channels, pricing proposals, analysis of market to support decision on future product development strategies

Define customer needs and product application to enhance achievements of sales targets

• Conduct market research via visits, calls, interviews etc. to identify and understand customers’ expectations and needs. Develop lists of potential customers after research of the data
• Establish and maintain industry contacts that lead to sales
• Provide inputs to determine the application of the agreed product and service by evaluating product and service marketability and customers’ technical needs
• Maintain up-to-date understanding of industry trends and technical development that effect target markets
• Work with the R&D, customer service and logistics personnel to establish a communication path with the customer to ensure sales opportunities for product and services.

Customer management

• Maintain direct contact with customers’ key personnel and work with customers and internal functions to resolve problems/ expedite matters
• Participate in meetings for customer problem resolution
• Direct flow of information for sales activities ad transactions (leads, billings, order, contracts) and evaluate data to ensure assigned sales goals are met

Sales development

• Develop sales and marketing proposals to trace customers’ needs on consumption analysis, product/service performance, technical services needs
• Maintain up-to-date awareness of market activities, industry trends and recommend to supervisor modification/ changes of strategies/ practices.
• Make regular sales calls/visits to develop professional relationship and follow up on needs with the aim to close deals and finalize contracts

Product promotion

• Deliver and/or participate sales presentations/ workshop/ trade road show/workshops to promote/ introduce products/services
• Credit management
• Conclude sales contracts according to company credit policies and provide customer information as inputs to F&A (Finance and Accounting) to support revision of credit policies
• Work closely with the personnel responsible for account receivable to ensure that the customers honor the sales contract terms
• Provide customer credit information for company credit control function, ensure timely payment of receivables to meet established sales targets and revenue goal

Market intelligence

• Evaluate market trends, the application of products/technology, the service needs, intelligence on competitors, etc to identify new business opportunities

Requirements:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in business, commercial or other related fields
• Minimum 5 years above of relevant work experience
• Knowledge of the Food & Dietary Supplement Industry e.g., size, current situation, and future scenarios; key players, competitors, and other stakeholders; and regulatory and other statutory requirements
• Strong ability for analytical and strategic thinking

Objectives:

• Lead the operational Supply Chain for the division Nutrition & Health in Asia and a diverse team across Asia responsible for the end-to-end execution of customer order fulfilment and availability in the region.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with various stakeholders, especially in Sales, Global Production Planning, Delivery Services and external service providers, to align service quality in Asia with overall business objectives.
• Manage operational processes within the business unit and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Ensure high service quality through continuous improvement of processes, with focus on Demand Validation and Order-to-Delivery execution together with the Sales and Regional Supply Chain peers globally.
• Lead the digital and organizational transformation for the Supply Chain in Asia in alignment with the broader business and company objectives as part of a Global Supply Chain Leadership team.
• Implementing training and digital upskilling for employees while inspiring and guiding the team to foster high performance and a positive work atmosphere as part of a winning culture.
• Analyses performance metrics and cost trends in your area of responsibility, deriving actionable steps for continuous improvement and efficiency. In addition, you manage budgeting and resources to optimize departmental assets.
• Contribute to the strategic development of the divisional Supply Chain for Nutrition and Health and a future fit organization

Requirements:

• Minimum degree in supply chain or other related field.
• Experience in the field of Supply Chain and/or Order to Cash or closely linked commercial roles
• Leadership experience in global and diverse context
• Structured work organization and high teamwork competence, along with excellent analytical thinking abilities
• Profound understanding of company and/or other corporate, global organizations with end-to-end execution and their culture

Objectives:

• Operating the Antioxidant (AO) manufacturing plant and ensure compliance to all production, Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) and quality standards
• Basic experience in Panel Distributed Control System (DCS) and field operations for all the production lines to progressively attain full familiarity with both panel DCS and field production operations

Responsibilities:

• Operates the production units in accordance with local and company’s EHS rules and regulations, Standard Operations Procedures (SOPs) and as instructed by the Production Engineer
• Good knowledge of process flow of all production units including tank-farm, utility to fulfils the tasks as follows:Familiarity with Emergency procedures for the safe operation and shutdown of units through DCS.
  Perform field operator routines such as raw material and catalyst filling, SAMACO rounds, preparation of equipment for Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), 5S rounds, filter change outs etc.
  Ensure the correct usage and maintenance of PPEs for all the associated field tasks.
  Learn and Operate Delta V to control process units under close supervision of Senior/Lead Technician.
  Understand the EHS risk associated with their tasks by reading the respective EHS risk assessment.
  Coordinate and work with the team members and contractors to complete plant tasks in a safe and timely manner.
  In case of emergency, performs the activities of a firefighting brigade member after shutting down the plant safely as per the emergency shutdown procedure.
  Perform in-process sampling and testing.
  Perform simple maintenance jobs, opening and boxing up of equipment, handles tools in accordance with safety requirement.
  Troubleshoot where required; initiate corrective measures in accordance with his supervisors and maintains proper documentation trail; update process log-book and hand over documents.
  Participate in plant safety activities and housekeeping and safety programs
  Report all accident, injury, near miss, unsafe conditions and behavior to immediate Supervisor so that remedial actions can be taken to eliminate risk. Ensure full compliance to plant EHS programs such as Behavior Based Safety (BBS) / Hazard Elimination and Control Card (HEC)

Requirements:

• Diploma in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or other related engineering qualification (e.g. NITEC)
• Minimum 3 years of working experience within Chemical Plant
• Basic understanding of chemical processes
• Able to use Microsoft Office. Experience in SAP PM module will be an added advantage.
• Able to work at Jurong Island.
• Able to work 24/7 shift schedule
• Open to fresh graduates

About The Role

• Lead Southeast Asia (SEA) subregional marketing team
• Develop and implement the marketing strategy.
• Establish effective Portfolio Management strategies on strategic crop systems and customer segments
• Drive digital transformation to achieve Profitable Growth in SEA
• Key role in subregional marketing team, acting as an effective interface between regional marketing team and crop managers and country field marketing teams

How You Will Do It

• Lead and manage the change management process to ensure a smooth transition for the New SEA Marketing set up
• Streamline and refine existing marketing processes, process enhancements, implementing innovative marketing solutions, supporting organizational initiatives and applying industry best practices
• Defines Profitable Growth Strategy across marketing activities in SEA
• To actively develop SEA Marketing team members and ensure appropriate talent pipeline
• To manage budget and resources allocated with SEA Sub-region Marketing Team
• To organize and coordinate the development of the LTP (Long Term Plan) to take advantage of business opportunities and clearly define key strategies
• Initiate and lead Innovation projects, pilot programs and partnership to drive continuous improvement and stay ahead of competition
• To work closely with SEA BAD, Marketing RBU team, as well as Branding & Comm Head.

What We Look For

• Minimum degree in an agricultural, biological discipline or other related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant Sales or Marketing experience including new product and business development. Additionally, experience in Crop Protection industry or Agriculture value chain
• An expertise on the rice crop and rice crop solution portfolio including hands-on experience on crop agronomics and crop protection.
• Proven capacity in business development, launching new products, marketing management and financial analysis.
• Managed teams across countries
• Ability to analyze complex and diverse problem situations creatively leading to the generation.

About The Role

• Lead a sustainable, high-performing sales team for the Plastic Additives business across the South & South East Asia sub-region, fostering a culture of accountability, entrepreneurship, and continuous improvement.
• Achieve sustainable, profitable business growth for the Plastic Additives business in subregion South & South East Asia in line with overall business objectives.
• Hunt and nurture the new business potentials in the market
• Ensure that safety and compliance to all relevant policies have the highest priority.

How You Will Do It

Leadership:

• Lead, mentor and motivate the sales team to achieve and exceed sales targets and KPIs. As a member of the regional Business Leadership Team, provide insights and recommendations to drive profitability and strategic direction.
• Accountable for the development of skills and competencies of the team

Financial Performance:

• Establish and deliver financial targets for the sales team while managing resources effectively to optimize profitability short and long term. Conduct regular financial and market analyses to drive informed decision-making that enhances profitability.

Strategy Development:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive sales strategy for the South & South East Asia region that aligns with overall business objectives. Oversee market research and competitive analysis to identify market trends, customer needs, and potential opportunities and threats. Utilize data and insights to inform and adjust the sales strategy as necessary.

Customer Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, distributors, and stakeholders. Ensure customer satisfaction through effective communication and problem-solving strategies.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with other relevant teams to ensure alignment of sales strategy and operational capability. Report on sales performance, market insights, and growth opportunities to the executive team.

Safety and Compliance:

• Adhere to corporate guidelines to ensure safety at all levels and ensure that all employees are fully aware of the importance of safety protocols. Regularly review safety topics with the team and ensure that all activities are conducted in a safe and compliant manner.

What We Look For

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in chemistry, engineering or business-related field. MBA is preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years of recent experience in sales or business management within the chemicals industry across Asia is preferred, including at least 5 years in a leadership role with responsibility for P&L. Previous experience across multiple business functions is preferred, for example, product management, procurement, production, supply chain, marketing, strategy and/or controlling.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving profitable growth in the chemicals industry.
• Strong understanding of market dynamics, customer needs, and competitive landscapes in the chemicals sector.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of influencing and collaborating with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Strong financial acumen with a deep understanding of economic principles
• Strong project and change management skills are a plus
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment
• Able to frequently travel within the region

About The Role

Lead the development and execution globally, maximizing value creation by steering the product value chain from production to customers considering the aroma ingredient market developments.

How You Will Do It

• Support the development of strategy and business execution of investment projects, negotiate and implement co-manufacturing contracts.
• Lead cross-functional teams & projects, collaborate closely with operations, supply chain, sales, technology, quality, regulatory and controlling functions.
• Drive portfolio management that covers product positioning, sources of differentiation, portfolio optimization, evaluation of (process-) innovation projects from a market-oriented perspective, pro-active product lifecycle management and business ownership for product carbon footprints.
• Coordinate product related competitive intelligence with systematic build-up, maintenance and evaluation of market and competitor knowledge as foundation for optimized and strategic steering of the portfolio, including e.g., cost benchmarks.
• Drive pricing excellence with responsibility for global overview on product price development and active price and margin steering by defining global limit pricing, considering regional differences to optimize global value generation, and support long-term contract negotiations of Global Key Account and Multinational customers.
• Drive business continuity management.

What We Look For

• Minimum degree in Business Administration or other related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience
• Good negotiation skills and conversational expertise
• Able to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

About The Role

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Regulatory Manager for our team in the APAC region. This role will focus on monitoring, overseeing and ensuring compliance of our Performance Chemicals product portfolio with existing and emerging chemical legislations as well as related application-specific regulations in countries across Asia Pacific. Efficient and effective coordination and communication of regulatory activities with global product stewardship & regulatory, regional regulatory experts and regional as well as global product management, including, e.g., early warning in case of regulatory threats and support in substance notification-related or other regulatory-driven topics, are of key importance for the role.

How You Will Do It

• Monitor and stay up to date on the latest chemical legislations, regulatory requirements, guidelines and standards related to chemical compliance in Asia-Pacific via collaboration with country experts, the global regulatory network and by self-driven research.
• Be the go-to person and coordinator for questions and processes related to relevant inventory-based as well as REACH-like regulations and Only Representative setups.
• Develop and implement strategies to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including the establishment of internal processes and procedures. Closely collaborate within the global regulatory team to align regional practices with global strategies and initiatives.
• Conduct initial risk assessments to evaluate the impact of regulatory developments on the Performance Chemicals portfolio, facilitating further analyses by, e.g., product stewardship or product management.
• Provide proactive guidance, support and training to internal stakeholders, including product stewardship & regulatory team members, product and business management as well as production and research on regulatory matters and requirements.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities, industry associations, and external consultants to address regulatory issues and stay informed of any changes or updates.
• Utilize regulatory data evaluation and maintenance tools, including SAP, to effectively manage and organize regulatory information.

What We Look For

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, environmental sciences, toxicology or related sciences
• Minimum 5 years of proven experience in regulatory, product stewardship or related field within chemical or oil & lubricants industry.
• Knowledge of chemical, product safety- and sustainability-related regulations/legislations in the Asia Pacific region
• Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to interpret and apply complex regulations and guidelines.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to work collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced, global environment.
• SAP knowledge as well as skills and openness towards digital solutions are an advantage.