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Objectives of the Position

• Develop BASFs´ Standard for Trade Compliance in the area of “Responsible Supply Chain”
• Take Ownership for your cluster by developing appropriate compliance concepts and their implementation for all legal entities in scope inclusive necessary instruments to control relevant trade restrictions

Main Tasks

1. Cluster Lead “Responsible Supply Chain”

• Derive a roadmap for your cluster according to political context & risk analysis for BASF group
• Actively act as a radar function for potential new trade restriction in scope of your cluster
• Coordinate topic leads within your cluster to optimize resources, avoid duplication & maximize output
• Main liaison for internal stakeholders, eg NTCOs, TCC’s with regards to the cluster topics

2. Global Topic Owner EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)

• Further develop and implement the EUDR compliance concept for BASF Group, ensuring alignment with legal requirements
• Design & maintain a risk assessment protocol to evaluate and mitigate the risks coming with shipments of affected materials
• Run and promote a due diligence system to trace and verify the origin of regulated products
• Lead a cross-functional team (procurement, sustainability, IT, suppliers) to enhance supply chain traceability through digital tools (e.g., satellite monitoring, geolocation data)
• Drive adoption of certification schemes (e.g., ISPO, MSPO, RSPO) where applicable
• Represent the company in relevant industry associations and/or coordinate with BASF representatives in relevant jurisdictions to shape best practices on deforestation compliance
• Engage with relevant regulators, NGOs, and certification bodies to stay ahead of policy changes
• Prepare material & conduct BASF-wide webinar on “EU Deforestation Regulation” as part of Trade Compliance curriculum, and specific info sessions for impacted target groups within BASF Group.

3. Global Topic Owner Conflict Minerals

• Monitor changes of existing regulations or emerging legislation with extraterritorial impact on trade
• Execute at least annual impact analysis for BASF group and actively inform appropriate stakeholders within BASF to mitigate potential compliance risk
• Document existing compliance concept “Conflict Minerals’ as basis for 2nd and 3rd Line of Defense Monitoring inclusive optimization potential considering also non-SAP supported trade activities
• Prepare material & conduct BASF-wide webinar on “Conflict Minerals” as part of Trade Compliance curriculum, and specific info sessions for impacted target groups within BASF Group.
• Maintain resilient working relationships with interconnected divisions e.g., Procurement (GP), Embedded Procurement (ODs), Human Rights working group in Ludwigshafen (CLC)
• Support business colleagues in covering customer requests

4. Act as Trade Compliance Key Account (key contact point) for Global Procurement Community

Requirements

Education

• Graduate in a natural sciences program (preferred chemistry, chemical engineering) with business law, compliance and supply chain/procurement background preferred.

Working Experience

• Min 8 years of relevant professional and project experience, preferably in the field of foreign trade or compliance and preferably in a chemical company.
• Project management
• Business experience

Technical & Professional Knowledge

• Analytical and conceptual thinking – able to read and interpret regulation and conceptualize them into requirements, high critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with BASF business processes would be a plus
• Team player with a cooperative working style; entrepreneurial drive to take ownership until resolution
• Business fluent in written and spoken English (German preferred)

The BASF Service Hub Kuala Lumpur (BASF Asia-Pacific Service Centre Sdn Bhd) is strategically located in the capital city of Malaysia. Since its inception in 2005, the hub has expanded from 130 employees to over 1,300 employees currently and is expected to keep growing. As an ISO 9001:2005 certified organization, the Service Hub Kuala Lumpur is committed to delivering high quality expertise and services in finance, people, supply chain, EHSQ (environment, health, safety, quality), product safety and digital.

We take pride in providing our business services to BASF companies and affiliates across 20 markets in the Asia Pacific region and beyond. Moreover, we offer our services in 8 different languages to cater to the diverse needs of our stakeholders. Our focus on competency and technology-driven solutions allows us to consistently deliver exceptional services, thereby contributing to the success of our businesses. BASF also has two other regional hubs located in Berlin, Germany, and Montevideo, Uruguay, which cover the European and American regions.

BASF Service Hub Kuala Lumpur was recognized with nine prestigious awards in 2024, reflecting its commitment to creating a vibrant, inclusive, and empowering workplace. These awards include winning the title of Operational Excellence in HR at the GBS Asia Awards 2024, multiple accolades at the Life at Work Awards 2024, where the hub was recognized as First Runner-up for Workplace Excellence (International Organization) and CEO Champion (International Organization), as well as Second Runner-up for Best International Organization. The hub also won the title for Excellence in Learning Tech Advancement System and a Certificate of Excellence in Talent Management and Leadership at the HRD Awards 2024. Furthermore, the hub secured a Bronze Award for Excellence in Digital Transformation at the HR Excellence Awards 2024 and received a Bronze Award for Human Resources Impact and an Honorary Award for Creative Talent Management Impact at the SSON Impact Awards Asia 2024.

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. Our ambition: We want to be the preferred chemical company to enable our customers’ green transformation. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Around 112,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio comprises, as core businesses, the segments Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, and Nutrition & Care; our standalone businesses are bundled in the segments Surface Technologies and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of €65.3 billion in 2024. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the United States. Further information at www.basf.com.