Supply Chain & Controlling Manager/Business Partner - AP EA at BASF East Africa Ltd

What you can expect

The successful incumbent will be responsible for controlling and operational supply chain management responsibilities in East Africa. Duties will include the following:

•     Operational management of the unit and the creation of a modern, positive management culture – fostering a culture of joint ownership & responsibility for forecast & sales budget success
•     Drive performance management agenda, jointly with the Country Manager & NSM’s
•     Planning, reporting, forecasting, controlling of costs for APE/S East Africa
•     Leading the regional Sales and Operational Planning (S&OP) process, involving Marketing, Sales, Controlling and Country Management
•     Ensuring the efficient management of direct reports, their extended teams & the local Supply Chain & Controlling organization as a whole, through realistic target setting, clear communication & regular feedback within the defined performance management & development framework
•     Easy Score Board (ESB) follow up
•     Local costs management (control of cost reports, cost centres)
•     Optimized business planning process from short to long term forecast, including Warehousing operations
•     Monitoring/Reporting/Pro-Active Flagging of actual sales versus forecast quantities
•     Support of the yearly budget process and  the hub controlling

What we expect

•    10 years of experience in finance or controlling
•     Management and Process organization
•     Ability to work in a multi-cultural department
•     SAP knowledge
•     International experience, iFRS,

We offer

Responsibility from day one in a challenging work environment and on-the-job training as part of a committed team. Competitive compensation including attractive benefits as well as excellent career  opportunities in an international company. BASF is an equal opportunity employer which we embrace diversity and the principles of employment equity.

Closing date for applications: 30 August 2021