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Now hiring! Senior Feedstocks Shipping/Operations Manager

Houston, TX (Hybrid - 3 days in office, 2 remote)

Relocation assistance / Annual bonus

We are looking for a Senior Feedstocks Shipping/Operations Manager to join our BASF Intertrade team in Houston, TX.

Come create chemistry with us!

BASF Intertrade (GPT) is active in the trading of petroleum, petrochemical, and associated products. As the global trading organization of the BASF group, the company is a major player in global commodity markets. You will be part of a global team, with offices in Zug (Switzerland), Singapore (Singapore), Shanghai (China), and Houston (USA), thus supporting BASF being represented around the clock in all major commercial hubs.

As a Senior Feedstocks Shipping/Operations Manager you willsupport the corresponding value targets of the company by ensuring cost efficient logistics and implementing innovative supply & trading concepts. Working closely within the global feedstocks team, you will be responsible for end-to-end operations activities, including such fields of work as: charter party negotiations, demurrage handling and contract management.

• Driving and supporting Supply & Trading concepts through control and optimization of the logistics chain, as well as supporting Trading in derivative and physical transactions.
• Gatheringof market intelligence as well as providing advisory services to trading about logistics solutions.
• Fostering relations to internal and external business partners, as well as working across time zones with global trading, operations, and chartering stakeholders.
• Ensuring a flawless paper trail for executed transactions, and compiling reports and maintaining, gathering and analyzing data for various purposes (e.g. record keeping, documents filing accuracy, database management).
• Planning and organizing inventory and supply planning.
• Providing interface function to back offices of counterparties, and supporting the interface to Finance and Accounting (Invoicing, A/R, A/P).
• Managing operative tax and customs issues.

• Hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field of activity (e.g. supply chain) and/or3+ years' experience in a commodity trading company or a related industry (e.g. midstream or shipping).
• Have experience with maritime operations in a trading environment
• Possess proven knowledge of trading environment and related internal processes, as well asknowledge of the shipping industry, operations and supply chain management.
• Demonstrate strong organization, communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills to manage internal and external interfaces
• Are knowledgeable in languages additional to English, it would be highly valued
• Have a team mindset, are resilient and agile

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!

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.

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