Supply Chain Planning DevOps Engineer

Digital Hub Kuala Lumpur attracts, inspires and develops diverse talents who will elevate BASF’s digital journey.

As one of the world’s largest chemical companies, BASF is on a mission to create chemistry with a sustainable future. The Digital Hub Kuala Lumpur, alongside four other Digital Hubs across the globe, is part of the technology powerhouse driving our vision. Join our organization and make an impact in an inclusive and diverse work environment. We value individual differences and provide opportunities for you to contribute your unique perspective towards our collective goals.

Objectives of the Position

Digitalization will be a true part of BASF’s DNA that creates new exciting customer experiences and business growth as well as drives efficiencies in processes. Global Digital Services is supporting BASF business in Digitalization transformation. Our mission is to drive forward the digital transformation of BASF, providing innovative, global and high-quality digital products and services through a strong agile culture. The Digital Hub Nanjing is one of our global key locations to deliver regional and global solutions for BASF.

Within the Group “Operational Planning & Scheduling” as part of BASF’s “SC Planning & Visibility”, we drive BASF’s overall Digitalization and contribute to the convenient, efficient, and innovative usage of planning software within BASF. Our team delivers rollout projects and ongoing support for planning solutions around the globe.

Your main responsibilities include:

• You are responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting PP/DS on S/4 HANA.
• Convert the APO PP/DS customer template into an S/4 greenfield system.
• Support and adjust the S/4 planning landscape after go-live over the next years.
• Understand and refine PP/DS requirements. Align with developers, test, document and present the functionality to internal BASF planners in sprint review meetings.

Main Tasks

• System Integration: Ensure readiness for interface with BW (business warehouse) and MABAS (master data system), and integration between current Supply Chain Demand Planning Solution with S/4 HANA.
• Data Management: Define PP/DS related data structure, process, and interface from existing systems to future systems, including ECC to S/4 HANA system.
• Development: Develop solutions in case existing interfaces are not working after S/4 HANA is live.
• Testing and Support: Conduct testing in DEV & ACC environments, provide cutover support for integration from OMP to S4 HANA, and offer go-live support.
• Performance Assessment: Evaluate the performance of custom code after switching to S4 HANA.

Minimum Education and Qualification Required for the Position

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in supply chain management, Information Technology, Industrial Engineering, Software Engineering, or Computer Science or a related field.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• An expert in supply chain planning environment with a focus on Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) with at least 5-year experience.
• Collaborate with colleagues in a self-organized way, quickly build up knowledge on BASF specific supply chain planning processes.
• Open mindset to educate yourself in upcoming technologies.
• Technical interest to read and debug ABAP code.
• General Capabilities:
• Strong ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to develop solutions for complex integration issues.
• Effective communication skills to coordinate with various stakeholders and ensure alignment with project goals.
• Comfortable working in a highly complex environment with multiple stakeholders and with strong pressure to deliver on time and on budget.
• Analytical thinking, Excellent communication skills in English with customers/Internal business partners.
• Embraces uncertainties and is not afraid to challenge the status quo.

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Around 112,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio comprises six segments: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of €68.9 billion in 2023.

BASF is committed to empowering its employees to pursue their interests and explore emerging technologies. By investing in top-quality tools and promoting cross-functional collaboration, we encourage our team members to drive positive change within our organization. Come join us and be a part of our digitalization journey.

Further Information at https://go.basf.net/careers_digitalhubkl