Customer Service Manager

WELCOME TO BASF

Our employees are our most valuable asset, and we foster a culture of empathy, support, and growth. In this way, we empower our team to develop both personally and professionally. Together, we are committed to creating sustainable, digital, and innovative solutions for a better future. Nurturing skin creams, gentle shampoos, sunscreens, mild and eco-friendly detergents, and powerful cleaners for household and industrial use - all these products benefit from ingredients developed in our Care Chemicals division. In addition, we offer solutions for industrial applications, such as crop protection, technical uses in construction chemicals, raw materials for the coatings industry, and digital services for our customers. Worldwide, we collaborate with our customers on innovative solutions, increasingly based on natural and sustainably sourced raw materials. Let’s design a better future together!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Disciplinary and operational leadership of a team of customer service employees responsible for the Order-to-Cash proces
• Coaching, developing and supporting the team to ensure capabilities and service deliverables fit with customer requirements
• Evaluating overall performance by analyzing data and statistics (monthly reports and KPI’s) to ensure continuous improvement of service quality, staff efficiency and effectiveness
• Accountability for the quality of the service provided in accordance with BASF’s internal standards and rules
• Driving customer focus and continuously improving customer satisfaction 
• Consistent implementing of service standardization and process/service automation, as well as initiating and executing of defined measures to increase efficiency, ensuring a continuous improvement process, including best practices along the supply chain processes
• Collaborating and exchange with internal interface partners and other business units
• Ensuring the onboarding of new employees; regular professional exchange with the team; continuous development of employees to improve quality and support new team structures.
• Driving innovation – drive local activities with focus on business process excellence, efficiency and digitalization
• Ensuring EHS standards for employees within the team 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Business Administration or a comparable qualification
• At least 3 years of experience in a comparable leadership position, or substantial professional experience in customer service 
• A strong service orientation and enthusiasm for identifying the best solutions for our customers
• In-depth knowledge in customer service and/or export logistics, as well as a strong understanding of Order-to-Cash processes 
• Proficient in common MS Office applications and SAP/R3-Cobalt
• Experienced in Change management/Transformation skills/Drive Innovation 
• Effective communication 
• Collaboration for achievements
• Advanced in English and German (leading discussions, conducting negotiations)

BENEFITS

• We offer a wide benefits package: life insurance, co-financing of MultiSport card, remote work allowance, training & development programs, Company Social Benefits Fund
• With non-standard items: VIP medical care, lunch card, commuting allowance, EAP Employee Assistance Program (our total offer can be found here)
• You can count on: gaining experience in a leading chemical company in the world, Work Life Balance, using remote work in a 3+2 hybrid model, and workation up to 3 weeks per year
• At work, our values are important to us: innovation, openness, flexibility and attractiveness

ABOUT US

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.