Manager, Manufacturing & Engineering IT Product

As a chemicals supplier to almost all industries, BASF will establish a standalone subsidiary dedicated to its Mobile Emissions Catalysts, Precious Metals Trading, Recycling, and related Products and Services business. The new group is referred to as BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions and is wholly owned by BASF. BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions will operate globally in over 15 countries and comprise of approximately 20 production sites and over 4,000 employees.
At BASF, the chemistry is right. Because we are counting on innovative solutions, on sustainable actions, and on connected thinking. And on you. Become a part of our formula for success and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces diversity and equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief.

Objectives of the Position

• This job exists to govern Manufacturing & Engineering ERP and non-ERP landscape in line with the IT vision and strategy
• This job will increase business and operational efficiency using business knowledge to assess change opportunities, and ensure sufficient demand and services from outsourcing provider
• The role requires heavy coordination between stakeholders and outsourcing providers to understand and communicate needs and change requests

Main Tasks

• Globally responsible for coordinating end-to-end ERP process and non-ERP application landscape for Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling, Integrated Business Planning, Project Systems, Integration of other process
• Act as main point of contact on global level for Manufacturing and Engineering IT Product, provide guidance and expertise for ERP and Non-ERP applications
• Lead demand management, ensuring completeness of regional and country-specific product requirements and identification of architecture inter-dependencies
• Design necessary changes and system specifications aimed at satisfying the business and regulatory requirements – engage with outsourcing provider where needed
• Initiate process improvement implementations (standardization, automation & simplification) in SAP S/4 Hana and non-ERP application landscape in coordination with stakeholders
• Ensure Global architecture and change principles are being followed
• Document global business processes and work on related systems specifications
• Lead and/or support projects regarding process improvements
• Promote and support exchange with functional counterparts, other IT Product Owners, IT function and the Global/Local key user community
• Define required capabilities for Manufacturing processes and information management
• Build user capabilities (e.g. via trainings)
• Take part in the Manufacturing & Engineering Community of Practice

Minimum Education and Qualification Required for the Position

• Education: Bechelor or above
• Working Experience: 8 Years+ relevant experience
• Technical & Professional Knowledge:

• • Deep understanding of ERP end to end solutions; Experience in managing business solutions, specifically ERP Suites and how they translate into business impact
  • Specialist knowledge of SAP S/4HANA with experience in PTM modules (e.g. Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling, Integrated Business Planning, Project Systems, Integration of other process)
  • Understanding of interfaces with Operations Technology (e.g. MES)
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • A high level of self-motivation to make things happen in a new environment
  • Strong product- and business-oriented thinking
  • Full business proficiency in English and local language