Deputy Manager- Technical Service - Personal Care
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About The Role
- Technical key account management and key interface of customers R&D
- Translate the customer needs into technical projects briefing
- Drive Technical service projects delivery with business impact
How You Will Do It
1. Technical Interface & Application Development
- Serve as the gatekeeper for all R&D and technical exchanges between customers and BASF.
- Develop appropriate solutions in lab and present technical proposals, new concepts, and application ideas tailored to customer needs.
- Support implementation of these solutions at customer sites through trials, formulation guidance, and troubleshooting.
- Provide technical consulting, training, and hands-on support to customers.
2. Technical Service Strategy & Innovation
- Develop and execute proactive technical service strategies that enhance long-term customer loyalty.
- Identify customer-driven innovation opportunities and emerging application fields specific to Personal Care.
- Lead joint development projects with customers, ensuring strong project management and full accountability for deliverables.
- Manage and mitigate product and process risks, ensuring compliance with technical and regulatory standards.
3. Technical Key Account Management & Stakeholder Influence
- Influence key decision-makers within customer organizations and internally within BASF—even without direct authority—to drive technical and commercial progress.
- Build and maintain strong, strategic, long-term relationships with key accounts across R&D, procurement, marketing, operations, and leadership.
- Leverage in-depth knowledge of Personal Care formulations, applications, and market value chains to anticipate trends and guide customer development efforts.
- Act as the liaison between customer teams and internal BASF functions to ensure smooth communication and high customer satisfaction.
4. Capability Building
- Enhance the technical capability of the sales team and distributor teams through structured trainings, coaching, and joint customer visits.
- Promote strong cross-functional understanding of product performance and application behavior
5. EHS & Compliance
- Follow and promote BASF’s Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) practices during all technical service activities.
- Ensure all technical recommendations meet regulatory and safety guidelines relevant to Personal Care products
What We Look For
- Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Cosmetic Science, or related discipline
- Experience in technical service, formulation development, or application support in Personal Care- 8 to 12 years
- Strong understanding of Surfactants, UV filters, Bio actives, Emollients and other Personal Care ingredients
- Hands-on experience with lab formulations and customer trials
- Strong communication, influencing skills, and project management capabilities
Work Location
- Turbhe, Navi Mumbai
A unique total offer: you@BASF
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A unique total offer: you@BASF
At BASF you get more than just compensation. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life. That’s what we call you@BASF. Click here to learn more.
Working at BASF: We connect to create chemistry
We are proud of strong history of innovation, which has helped make us who we are today – the world's leading chemical company. Every day, our global team of over 120,000 individuals work together to turn visions for sustainable solutions into reality by connecting with one another and sharing our knowledge.
The right people are crucial for our sustainable success. We aim to form the best team by bringing together people with unique backgrounds, experiences and points of view. Our differences make us stronger and more vibrant. And an open, creative and supportive work environment inspires us to achieve exceptional results.
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