Prototype Sample Lab (PSL) Inventory and Account Specialist

About BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions

Leveraging its deep expertise as the global leader in catalysis and precious metals, BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) serves customers in many industries including automotive, aerospace, indoor air quality, semiconductors and hydrogen economy, and provides full loop services with its precious metals trading and recycling offering. With a focus on circular solutions and sustainability, ECMS is committed to helping our customers create a cleaner, more sustainable world.  Protecting our elements of life is our purpose and this inspires us to ever-new solutions. 

ECMS operates globally in 15 countries with approximately 20 production sites and over 4,000 employees.

At the BASF ECMS Huntsville Site, we make the chemistry and technology used in vehicle catalytic convertors and other environmental products. As part of our team, employees help us conceive, design, implement and validate new equipment, technologies and processes to help make our world's environment cleaner. Our Prototype Sample Lab (PSL) plays a vital role in the success of not only our Huntsville plant but many of our other Environmental Catalyst sister sites around the world.

As a PSL Inventory and Account Specialist  you will LEAD by……….

• Contributing to our success by ensuring that Prototype Sample Lab (PSL) orders are processed for timely shipping based on both internal and external customer demands.
• Utilizing SAP to consume raw materials into finished goods inventory, create sales orders to prepare for shipping, and manage all delivery priorities for our domestic (US) customer base.
• Maintaining and monitoring material inventory counts to ensure they are both accurate and minimized where possible.
• Providing a crucial link in the PSL workflow process, performing frequent analysis, checks, and tasks associated with PSL financial data accuracy and improvement.
• Executing order to cash processing of sales orders including expediting, basic returns, backorder monitoring, NCM reporting, tracking and tracing, credit card processing, material availability inquiries, price discrepancy reporting and sample or zero-dollar invoices for the PSL.
• Monitoring and take prompt action on any issues that may arise during orders to cash processing (invoice resolution, price discrepancy resolution, material availability, etc.).
• Directly contributing to supply chain initiatives including but not limited to managing slow moving and/or aged inventory reduction. Perform various inventory checks, audits, and reports as needed using SAP, HPOD, and other database systems. This includes monitoring of PSL PGM inventories and participating in initiatives to reduce losses / variances.
• Providing quality service to internal and external customers, including proactive notification of work order status and issues.
• Engaging the business with customer issues and requirements and in providing and/or leading a solution.
• Developing and maintain internal and external customer relationships.
• Understanding and enforcing stated business rules where required.
• Performing concise investigations to aid in Accounts Receivables reconciliation including timely execution of credit and debits when required.
• Acting as the liaison for customers within BASF ECMS and with external service providers.
• Monitoring and update the HPOD Jump-Start list to ensure work orders flow efficiently and correctly to final shipping to the customer.
• Participating in various PSL teams, initiatives, and activities throughout the year in support of PSL departmental X-Matrix and scorecard.
• Demonstrating your ability to effectively manage complex projects and timelines for BASF ECMS including organizing key deliverables, establishing and meeting deadlines/time management, action item resolution, information sharing with stakeholders, decision making, collaboration and final presentation.

Your elements for success……

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in supply chain/logistics, science, or technology
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in manufacturing plant operations and/or pilot plant inventory management processes and systems
• Minimum 3 years’ experience with SAP systems and processes
• Advanced level proficiency with SAP Cobalt systems
• Advanced level proficiency with MS Excel
• Intermediate level proficiency with other MS Office applications such as Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Intermediate level proficiency/ability to develop proficiency with training of the HPOD system for PSL
• Knowledge and understanding of supply chain planning processes as well as inventory management and control
• Ability to interact professionally with BASF sales, R&D, application engineers and other internal / external customers and work well in a team environment
• Demonstrated track record of strong problem-solving ability, and being able to manage / set priorities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with customer service mindset.

You @ BASF ECMS

At BASF ECMS you get more than just compensation, Medical & Dental. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life.

• Flexible Work Arrangements whenever possible
• Retirement Benefits with company contributions
• Competitive Medical and Dental Plan Options
• Disability and Life Insurance Programs
• Wellness Programs
• Maternity/Paternity Leave, Infertility & Adoption reimbursement
• Mentoring & Development Programs
• Employee Discounts
• Pet insurance

What are you waiting for? Click Apply now to BELONG@BASF!!

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BASF is committed to pay transparency practices. The competitive Pay Range for this role is $70,000 - $110,000. Actual pay will be determined based on education, certifications, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.