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Job Description
This position has responsibility for managing the operations and performance of all Distribution, Transportation & Warehousing (D&T) activities for the Styrenics group. Performance includes supporting the Styrenics business models with regard to shipments, warehousing, trans-loading, and packaging activities. Specifically, this manager will optimize, track, and manage all cost and service elements associated with finished goods movements into, out of, and within the North American region.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
· Determines the optimum mode of transportation (marine, rail, truck) for Styrenics inbound and outbound shipments and ensures business compliance
· Identifies and implements improvements in transportation management processes and procedures
· Leads transportation & warehousing management projects and performs transportation analyses as assigned by the Manager, Group Logistics
· Functions as the primary Customer Care contact for Styrenics carrier related issues and is the primary NCM investigator for all transportation related NCM's.
· Responsible for Transportation & Warehousing related KPIs.
· Coordinates and Manages the railcar fleet with the Rail Command Center and monitors/tracks railcars
· Develops marine / rail / truck freight rates for new lanes / routes
· Serves as the Styrenics Transportation Safety Coordinator and Emergency Response Contact

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* BA or BS degree in Business, Logistics or related field required
* A minimum of seven (7) years logistics / supply chain experience. Strong interpersonal skills are a must.
* Solid understanding of SAP R/3 shipping, transportation and warehousing processes.
* Excellent internal and external customer focus
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Highly motivated, enthusiastic and entrepreneurial

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Spanish a plus
* APICS CPIM certification or in progress
* Proven supplier management experience

To Apply: Please note that we accept online applications only, through our website at http://www.basf.com/careers. Please click on "Search job openings," and enter 0900746 into the keyword search box.

We offer compensation and benefits that reflect our leadership position. For more information about careers at BASF, The Chemical Company, or to view all of our current openings, visit our website at http://www.basf.com/careers.

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