Now hiring! Operational Vendor Manager 3PL

Florham Park, NJ (Hybrid - 3 days in office, 2 days remote)

Annual bonus

We are looking for a Operational Vendor Manager to join our Global Business Services team in Florham Park, NJ.

Come create chemistry with us!

Global Business Services (GB) is a fully dedicated service division with the sole purpose of providing solutions for BASF’s businesses to grow profitably. We use our expertise and novel mindset to translate our deep understanding of BASF‘s needs into a new service delivery experience. We contribute to BASF‘s success by providing best suited solutions for our service recipients, always thinking one step ahead.

The Operational Vendor Management role involves steering and developing 3PL(s) to maximize their value through close collaboration. This includes establishing visibility and transparency on forwarding services, managing service delivery and escalations, and monitoring and rating service provider performance against target KPIs, PIs, and SLAs. The role also focuses on safeguarding logistic process knowledge, ensuring a strong link between LSP/3PL(s) and internal functions, and analyzing opportunities for improvement and optimization. Additionally, the role involves establishing performance management covering Service KPIs, Cost & Quality for different Service Providers, and supporting the development of risk assessment, contingency plans and application of respective measures in collaboration with service providers.

As a Operational Vendor Manager 3PL, you create chemistry by...

• Establishing visibility/transparency of different 3 PL’s / Forwarding Services across North America and support country OVM’s /Import Export Teams on sharing of best practices on cost management, service scopes and performance

• Managing of service provider (LSP/3PL) performance and contract adherence, where you will play a key role by providing input to the definition, review, and update of KPI's and SLA's as well as target values. You will also conduct regular review meetings regarding LSP performance, participate in carrier performance review with LSP where appropriate, and drive continuous improvement of Import / Export management, carrier and service provider operations based on the evaluation of performance and service level agreements

• Providing input on contract management, service requirements, and implementation to BASF internal functions, e.g. Legal, Procurement, etc.

• Handling the risk management of 3PL partnership and overall transport management that includes identifying and assessing risks together with the LLP/3PL to define counter measures to be included in contingency planning. In line with this, you will be in charge of communicating risks and execute contingency plans where required and drive appropriate updates to the contingency plan

• Ensuring LSP adherence to BASF standards, compliance procedures (regarding e.g. operations, cost, security, EHS, etc.), and to local, state, and federal regulatory requirements. In case LSP needs to be replaced, you will support change management in period of transition and implementation of alternative

If you...

• Have a bachelor's degree or above in international trade, logistics, supply chain or related discipline.

• Possess 5+ years of working experience in logistics and/or import & export operations related.

• Have Supply chain management / operational logistics knowledge

• Have working experience in chemical industry it would be a plus

• Possess SAP experience it would be preferred

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF . We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

• 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!

About us

As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

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Equal employment opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.