**Now hiring! Materials & Export Management Specialist** We are looking for a Materials & Export Management Specialist to join our Performance Chemicals team in Houston, TX. **Come create chemistry with us!** At BASF, we create chemistry through the power of connected minds. By balancing economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. We are building a more sustainable future through chemistry. As the world"s leading chemical company, we help our customers in nearly every industry meet the current and future needs of society through science and innovation. We provide a challenging and rewarding work environment and are always working to form the best team especially from within, through an emphasis on lifelong learning and development. We are seeking a professional like you to join our team and be responsible for regional activities regarding material allocation and monitoring along with export order management for the Oilfield Chemicals and Mining Businesses. **As a Materials & Export Management Specialist, you create chemistry by...** + Monitoring & managing stock levels based on inventory & delivery capability targets in addition to allocating products to customer orders and delivery creation. + Analyzing demand and supply information for the operational, tactical, and strategic plans and using data to navigate on-time delivery as well as establishing lead times and inventory turns and maximize revenues. + Coordinating with Product Management and Customer Service in case of shortages, coordination with import / third party suppliers. Active communication in case of foreseen supply issue. + Act as investigator for assigned non-conformance categories. + Proactively manage aged and dysfunctional inventories. + Participating in supply chain optimization initiatives. + Performing the operation and documentation processes of all export shipments in accordance with the customs regulations. + Key Communicator with Freight forwarder, Carriers and Warehouses to ensure order flow is smooth. + Order entry and/or check entered orders on a daily basis and proactively monitor orders. + Keep Customers, Business updated with regular information pertaining to orders and shipments. + Determining the problems that may be encountered in transports and work to mitigate or reduce occurrence. **If you...** + Hold educational and/or equivalent professional background in Supply Chain or Logistics. + Have effective communication and organizational skills. + Have experience in SAP (APO) and SAP R/3 COBALT. + Possess experience with MS Office programs. + Have relevant experience in export management. **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 **Privacy statement** BASF takes security & data privacy very seriously. We will never request financial information of any kind via email, private text message or direct message on any social medial platform or job board. Furthermore, we will never send a candidate a check for equipment or request any type of payment during the job application process. If you have experienced any of the above, please contact myhr@basf.com to report fraud. **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.