Assistant Manager, Regional Product Safety & Stewardship 1 1

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BASF has been operating in Malaysia for more than 30 years, through a number of wholly-owned companies and joint ventures in the country. BASF (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd was incorporated in 1989, and operates main office in Bandar Utama and a manufacturing plant in Pasir Gudang in Johor, as well as an operational site in Kulim, Kedah. BASF Asia-Pacific Service Centre Sdn Bhd began its operation in 2005. Located in Kuala Lumpur, the Shared Services Center provides functional services in the areas of finance, controlling, information services, human resources, environment, health & safety, procurement and import-export order management to BASF Group companies in 19 markets across Asia Pacific. BASF Services (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, established in 1997, provides infrastructure and utilities support services to BASF sites in Malaysia. BASF holds 60% of its joint venture BASF PETRONAS Chemicals Sdn Bhd, which operates a state-of-the-art Verbund production site in the Gebeng Industrial Zone, Pahang, and 50% of Toray BASF PBT Resin Sdn Bhd. BASF posted sales to customers in Malaysia of approximately €390 million in 2021 and had 2,295 employees as of the end of the year. Further information is available on www.basf.com/my.

Objectives of the Position

This position will drive all the activities relating to the regional product safety and stewardship in Asia Pacific region engaging with R&D, production, sales, marketing, product managers and country experts.

Main Areas of Responsibilities and Key Activities

It plays a crucial role in ensuring that chemical substances used in various industries are properly registered and compliant with regulations. Their responsibilities often include a combination of administrative, regulatory, and scientific tasks.

1. Regulatory Compliance: The coordinator is responsible for ensuring that all chemical substances are registered in accordance with national and international regulations mainly in Asia. This involves staying updated with the latest regulations and amendments.
2. Data Management: The coordinator manages and maintain databases that contain information on substances, including their chemical properties, safety data sheets (SDS), and registration documents. This includes data entry, verification, and ensuring data accuracy.
3. Documentation Preparation: The coordinator prepares and submits registration dossiers to regulatory bodies, which includes compiling necessary scientific data, risk assessments, and safety information. The role often liaises with internal scientists and external consultants to gather and verify this data.
4. Communication and Liaison: A key part of their role involves communication with various stakeholders, including regulatory agencies, internal departments (such as R&D), and external partners. The role may represent the organization in discussions with regulatory authorities and industry groups.
5. Training and Support: The coordinator may provide training and support to staff on compliance matters, helping other departments understand the implications of regulations on their work.
6. Monitoring Changes: The role is tasked with monitoring changes in legislation that may affect the substances used by the organization, advising on necessary actions to maintain compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or equivalent
• 7  years or more of relevant working experience in chemical regulations and/or Product Safety & Stewardship.
• Strong knowledge of chemical regulations and compliance processes.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills to manage multiple projects and liaise with various stakeholders effectively.
• Proficiency in data management and familiarity with relevant software tools.
• Analytical skills to assess risks and understand complex scientific data.