**Now hiring! Business Process Excellence Specialist - Houston TX.** **Houston, TX (Hybrid)** **Relocation assistance** We are looking for aBusiness Process Excellence Specialist to join our CP team in Houston, TX. **Come create chemistry with us!** BASF’s Petrochemical division is the starting point of BASF's petrochemical value creation worldwide, also known as “the heart of the Verbund,” representing the world's largest chemical markets. Together, let us keep the heart beating one creative solution at a time! As a member of the Petrochemicals, North America (CPN) team, will be responsible for implementing global projects and provide digital solutions which improve business processes and support the organization through master data management and continuous improvement activities. These solutions will focus on process and masterdata standardization, simplification and effectiveness. You should be comfortable challenging the status quo and taking pride in identifying optimal solutions to improve overall business performance. You will have ownership for enhancing the value to our stakeholders and customers in collaboration with global teams in support of digital initiatives. **As a Business Process Excellence Specialist - Houston TX., you create chemistry by...** + Analyzing our existing processes, tools, and infrastructure to understand and challenge our “As-Is” approaches, identify opportunities/gaps, and ideate enhancements to our “To-Be” Roadmap for process optimization + Creating value by building cross functional and operational expertise, optimizing Business Processes (i.e. Order to Cash, Planning, Procure to Pay, Manufacturing, etc.) enhancing usage of current systems/tools and implementing new solutions which improve the efficiency and/or effectiveness of our operational responsibilities. + Leading as PMO for master data related and continuous improvement projects and planned upgrades to BASF’s SAP system and IT infrastructure. Upon final project approval, act as the Master Data lead for our ERP transition from R/3 to S/4HANA + Representing the N.A. regional and global expert communities and complimentary projects which advance Petrochemicals digital roadmap – examples include Integrated Planning (OMP), S&OP Process, Masterdata management/creation, SalesForce, Sustainability, etc. initiatives + Creating a sustainable knowledge management system which ensures successful process standardization, employee onboarding and organizational upskilling + Serving as a liaison between various business functions such as Planning, Product management, Customer Service, Operations & Controlling for all master data related activities including special projects (NGBA rollout, Sustainability, DSC) and resolve change management issues. + Utilizing your strong interpersonal skills (presentation, negotiations, influencing) to balance conflicting interests across functional communities and 3rd parties, such as Global IT, Business Services, Supply Chain, Business Management, Controlling, and Operations, vendors, and service providers + Being able to understand challenges, assist local users, and drive improvement as a change agent in and for CPN community. **If you...** + Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology Systems/Engineering, Computer Science, Supply Chain, or related field (Strongly preferred) or a very strong record of Certifications and Expert credentials(such as APIC, CPIMS, CSCP, SAP, etc.) + Have at least 5 years of experience in Information Technology Systems related activities with strong experience with SAP R/3 and/or S4 HANA. + Have operational experience with Business Processes (OTC, Planning, P2P, etc.) and their implementation in SAP including design, testing(UAT), deployment, and sustaining **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.