(Senior) Project Manager Supply Chain Consulting (m/f/d)

WELCOME TO BASF

Welcome to the global management consultancy of BASF! We focus on strategic projects that drive the effective transformation of our businesses. Our teams work on a broad range of topics such as sustainability, organizational development, efficiency projects, M&A, and profitable growth through all types of innovation.
We put people first: We are proud of our strong team spirit, and we cherish diversity. Become part of a great international team where your hands-on approach and desire to leave an impact are truly valued. Together, let’s create new ideas and offer the best solutions to our customers.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

As a Project Managing Consultant, you make a real difference for the future of BASF by providing innovative solutions and effective recommendations to BASF's leaders. Our internal customers include the entire value chain of BASF from base chemicals to specialties, each with their unique requirements. You will be focusing on the topics of sustainability, end-to-end supply chain processes, automation & digitalization initiatives and complexity management.

• End to end project leadership: You lead high impact supply chain consulting engagements from initial problem structuring and value case design through solution development and implementation planning.
• CORE value chain focus: You drive transformations in large scale, cost critical chemical and consumer care–relevant value chains, with emphasis on planning, S&OP, logistics, inventory, and network optimization.
• Senior stakeholder engagement: You act as a trusted sparring partner for senior leaders and project sponsors, communicating clearly, fact based, and with a strong value orientation.
• AI enabled consulting: You leverage advanced analytics and AI supported tools (e.g. scenario modeling, planning analytics, process mining, decision support solutions) to accelerate insights, improve decision quality, and increase consulting impact.
• Capability building: You coach and develop consultants in modern consulting methods, digital and AI capabilities, and BASF Winning Ways behaviors, ensuring sustainable adoption in the organization.
• Thought leadership: You continuously monitor external trends and internal priorities to develop new methodologies and scalable solutions for BASF’s future supply chain challenges.

WHAT YOU OFFER

• several years of professional experience in supply chain consulting or transformation roles, ideally in CORE chemical, consumer care, or asset intensive industries
• proven expertise in areas such as supply chain strategy, planning, S&OP, cost optimization, inventory management, or logistics
• strong strategic thinker with a hands on, data driven mindset and experience leading teams and complex stakeholder environments
• exposure to advanced analytics, AI supported planning, or digital supply chain solutions is a strong advantage
• excellent proficiency in English, good German skills and international work experience are a plus
• high level of ownership, curiosity, and entrepreneurial drive, aligned with BASF Winning Ways

WHAT WE OFFER

• Attractive location: Your work location is in Monheim (near Düsseldorf), the administrative headquarters of BASF Personal Care & Nutrition GmbH. The Monheim office has a canteen and modern, flexible workspaces designed to accommodate various teams and functions.
• Hybrid Work: You can combine remote work with up to 3 office days. Regular visits of our headquarters in Ludwigshafen are required, e.g. for monthly team days or unit events. Depending on the project/client, journeys to other BASF sites may be necessary as well.
• Work-Life-Balance: We offer access to childcare providers, flexible working time models, and cooperations with fitness and health studios, along with numerous other (preventive) offers for your mental and physical health.
• Personal Growth: We provide a comprehensive training program tailored to your needs. Our unit has a successful track record in employee career development: former team members can be found at all hierarchy levels at BASF globally. Individual support for your professional development is part of our mission.
• Perks: An attractive salary and a variable bonus, employee stock options, the possibility of special leave, 30 days of paid vacation, canteens with freshly cooked food, job bike, social counselling, and many others.

HOW TO REACH US

• Jennifer Weiz (Talent Acquisition), jennifer.weiz@basf.com, Tel.: +49 30 2005-56454 will be happy to answer your questions for this position
• You can also reach our recruiting team here
• First information about our application process can be found here 

ABOUT US

Moisturizing creams, mild shampoos, strong styling gels, glossy lipsticks and protective sunscreens – all of these products contain ingredients made by BASF Personal Care and Nutrition GmbH, a BASF subsidiary. Using natural, renewable raw materials, we develop and produce a large range of ingredients for the personal care sector. Learn more about BASF Personal Care and Nutrition GmbH at on.basf.com/ECareandNutrition 

Diversity is our greatest strength!

Become a part of our winning formula for success and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces inclusion and equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief.