Senior Demand Planner

Now hiring! Senior Demand Planner

Houston, TX (Hybrid)

We are looking for a Senior Demand Planner to join our Chemicals Intermediates team in Houston, TX. 

Come create chemistry with us!

As a Senior Demand Planner, you create chemistry by...

• Driving continuous improvement practices and developing action plans to create sustainable demand planning processes.  This includes creating visibility to these processes throughout organization.
• Acting as process and application expert for both Demand Planning, SAP APO DP, including all 3 types of demand: 3rd Party, Transfer and Export.
• Providing second level support for technical and business issues for all regions.  Additionally, you will investigate and provide resolutions for forecast issues.
• Having advanced knowledge of how data is transferred within applications and between, you will be responsible for daily maintenance, data analysis, and interface integrity between forecasting and ERP/OMP systems, including 3rd Pty, Transfer, Export and Financial Forecast.
• Analyzing the Demand Planning System’s forecast and providing direction/assistance on how to improve forecast accuracy.  You will also review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results.
• Obtaining information regarding future demand from cross-functional teams and analyzing, communicating, and implementing accordingly. 
• Acting as a liaison between Supply Planning, Sales, Product Management, and Controlling for all forecast-related issues.
• Supporting reporting and S&OP preparation, including designing/creating needed reports and maintaining existing reports.
• Coordinating further enhancements to the processes/system and sharing best practices in the planning community (both regionally, as well as globally).

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Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF. We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

About us

As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

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Equal employment opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.