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Agriculture plays a fundamental role in fulfilling many of humanity’s basic needs: food, feed, energy. To support growers and those who take care of our environment, BASF develops innovative solutions for farming, pest-, disease- and weed control so that we can effectively contribute to improving people’s lives and business’ demands. Come join us on our journey to create solutions for sustainable agriculture.

In our organization, we value individuals who take ownership of their work and are accountable for their actions. We foster an entrepreneurial mindset, where seizing opportunities is encouraged to drive growth and success. Join our team and be part of an environment that values and rewards creative thinking, collaboration, and a can-do attitude.

Within BASF Seed and Traits R&D, Trait Testing refers to the production of high-quality plants, seeds and data to allow selection of the best performing events in controlled environment. The team grows and evaluates plants for crops such as wheat, soybean, oilseed rape and cotton, and produces and ships seeds for further evaluation in the field, as well as for seedstock management. Trait Testing is embedded in the Trait Research department that focuses on design, creation and testing of genetic engineering, genome editing and mutagenesis-based traits.

We are seeking a Senior Shipment and Seed Logistics Coordinator with a digital mindset to join the Trait Testing group at our R&D Innovation Center in Ghent, Belgium. This role will focus on the shipments of biological material and coordination of seed logistic activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS

• You have a master’s degree in Life Sciences or equivalent through experience.
• Having experience with movement of biological material, including securing phytosanitary certificates, certificates of origin and permits is a must.
• You have experience in applying practical problem-solving skills (to resolve shipping and stewardship non-conformances).
• You have experience in planning, coordination and (functional) leadership.
• You are precise and detail oriented and you have good communication skills.
• You are digital savy and possess advanced computer skills. You have a strong passion for leveraging digital tools and data to drive innovation in R&D.
• You have a heart for operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• You excel at engaging internal and external stakeholders, effectively managing communication and change within a complex, matrix organization.
• You are fluent in both English and Dutch.

BENEFITS

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.