Job ID: EN_US_1901304

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Description

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 achieve this through our commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence, which gives us the opportunity to set and deliver on ambitious, long-term goals.

We provide a challenging and rewarding work environment with a strong emphasis on process safety, as well as the safety of our employees and the communities we operate in and are always working to form the best team—especially from within, through an emphasis on lifelong learning and development. This allows for our employees to innovate and generate new ideas, put them into action, and gain insights from them to further advance our collective expertise.

And we are constantly striving to become an even better place to work. BASF has been recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of America’s Best Employers in 2017. We strongly support the spirit of collaboration through effectively involving team members and colleagues from other relevant units when developing and executing strategies and projects. Come join us on our journey to create solutions for a sustainable future!

Where the Chemistry Happens

We are seeking a professional like you to determine and manage global crop risk through definition of assessment of quality factors, testing parameters and processing activities.

For further information on Agricultural Products with BASF, please select: BASF: Create Chemistry with the Agricultural Products Division

Qualifications

BASF recognizes institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent

Formula for Success:

• Develop and Maintain QA/ Processing Matrix
• Determine crop risk factors
• Ensure QA Standards and Processing procedures reflect the seed quality expected by the customer
• Review and update matrix continuously through direct contact with M&S and the customer
• Manage global crop risk factors
• Limit crop complaints and claims
• Analyze crop complaints for trends and common problems and determine root cause and corrective actions needed to strengthen protocols
• Lead and steer crop 4 Health Teams that ensure seed health tests and hygiene measures are appropriate to manage risk
• Maintain a close, cooperative and collaborative relationship with OTEC Seed Health Scientists and Global Hygiene Manager
• Define and steer QA and Processing global crop strategy and tactical plans
• Ensure a close cooperation and collaboration with crop QAS and Processing Manager
• Participate in QA and Processing LT Meetings
• Seek and identify "fat pockets" through bottom-up analysis of QA and Processing activities
• Define and support Capacity Center and Center of Excellence for crop
• Participate in OPE Crop Teams for global crops
• Responsibility for P&L of crop concerning Processing and QA activities
• Monitor, Analyze and Follow-up on monthly crop KPIs
• Determine, prioritize and steer crop OTEC projects within crop budget
• Bachelor of Science in Seed Science, Horticulture or related field
• Five + years of QC/QA vegetable seed industry knowledge; with a minimum of five years in an international company preferably in a matrix structure
• Understanding of seed physiology, pathology, seed conditioning, enhancement, treatment and production
• Knowledge, experience and understanding of quality control tests
• Good understanding of global vegetable seed and commercial vegetable markets
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with a diverse range of personalities (fluent in English) Experienced lead person on projects
• Cooperative, flexible and willing to work in a team atmosphere
• Multi-cultural focus
• Ability to build up global networks
• Strategic leadership abilities and experience
• Should possess the following competencies: Leadership, management, organizing, analyzing, strategy development, challenging, research/scientific and market oriented
• International travel required (25 - 35%) 

Create Your Own Chemistry: What We Offer You

Adding value to our customers begins with adding value to you. you@BASF is the suite of benefits, perks, programs and unique opportunities we offer to support you—the whole you—in all stages of your life and career. With you@BASF, you create your own chemistry.

The total rewards that you receive as a BASF employee go way beyond a paycheck. From competitive health and insurance plans, to robust retirement benefits that include company-matching contributions, to making sure you never stop learning, we believe investing in you is investing in our success. Working for a large, global organization, you’ll have a chance to grow professionally and personally, expand your network and build a rewarding and dynamic career.

BASF provides interesting and challenging learning and development opportunities to help you make the most of your talents and your job.

Applications

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