Logistics Specialist (temporary position)

• Location: Almaty, Kazakhstan
• Contract Type: Temporary position under a fixed-term employment contract for 12 months, with the possibility of extension by mutual agreement.
• Company: BASF Central Asia
• Work Schedule: 5 days a week, 40 hours per week
• Start Date: As soon as possible

• Live and promote "we never compromise on safety". Follow all environment, health and safety related precautions.

• Business related information and documents should be protected against misuse or loss by appropriate Information protection measures.

• Actively represent BASF Group interests and act as a role model with regards to Compliance and Code of conduct, ensure adherence to legal regulations and the company's internal guidelines as well CORE values and principles.

• Actively represent BASF's interests.
• Set an example and actively promote BASF's corporate values and principles, maintaining the company's image.
• Contribute to BASF's long-term competitiveness.
• Adhere to BASF Group's Compliance program.
• Follow occupational safety, industrial hygiene, and fire protection regulations of Kazakhstan and BASF.
• Comply with legislation regulating BASF's activities, as well as internal company policies and procedures.
• Ensure the operation and improvement of the company's Quality Management System (QMS).
• Ensure compliance with Transportation and Distribution Safety (TDS) procedures.
• Ensure compliance with Trade Control procedures.
• Ensure compliance with Vendor Master Data (VMD) procedures.

• Participate in implementing the AgroSolution supply chain strategy in line with distribution policy, market entry strategy, business priorities, and corporate/group procedures.
• Provide systematic and effective support to AgroSolution sales organization in client relations, and in developing and maintaining cooperation with distributors and end users.
• Participate in the implementation of agreed new concepts and tools.
• Ensure integration and close cooperation of AS with other company divisions (national and international) in the interests of BASF.
• Control compliance of contract volumes with final deliveries within the area of responsibility.
• Handle client orders: create and process sales orders, prepare waybills based on FIFO and FEFO principles, create invoices, and transfer documents.
• Timely provide clients with shipping documents.
• Monitor receivables and incoming payments, work with credit management, and control clients' financial data.
• Prepare reconciliation statements to monitor overall financial indicators/sales results.
• Efficiently and promptly handle client claims.
• Process orders: create purchase orders (PO) for suppliers.
• Support the technical team by providing demo samples and managing sample inventory.
• Control warehouse stocks and participate in regular inventory counts.
• Manage product batches.
• Organize logistics within the country and abroad.
• Ensure timely information flow for S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning).
• Manage import operations for finished products and BASF AIS group, as well as third-party companies, to ensure the most efficient supply schemes and optimal delivery times.
• Ensure timely receipt of annual import licenses for each product.
• Fully manage customs clearance of goods in accordance with supplier and AS trade organization deadlines.
• Ensure timely receipt of mandatory certificates of conformity for product import.
• Manage new projects from the supply chain side.
• Participate in selection and management of suitable logistics service providers together with the procurement department and supply chain manager.
• Verify product data and systematically update labels and safety data sheets.
• Ensure effective emergency response channels for product incidents and compliance with BASF's internal requirements for transporting hazardous goods by local transport.
• Handle logistics and claims related to import operations.

• At least 3 years of experience in a similar position, preferably in an international company.
• Higher education.
• Advanced PC user; proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• English language proficiency at upper-intermediate level; Kazakh is a plus.
• Experience in customer service/supply chain.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel/databases.
• Experience with SAP.

• Strategic thinking.
• Results-oriented.
• Teamwork skills.
• Goal-setting abilities.
• Effective communication.
• Flexibility in managing crop marketing and technical support tasks during the agricultural season, in coordination with department heads.

• Competitive compensation package, including salary and annual bonus system.
• Benefits such as medical insurance, life insurance, and corporate training.
• Onboarding program to help you quickly integrate and become part of the BASF team from day one.
• Flexible work schedule to help you balance work and personal life.
• Corporate mobile phone.
• Corporate car.
• Does this sound like you? Apply now!

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