Finite Planner (Cornwall, ON, CA, K6J 2B5) presso BASF – United States

Now hiring! Finite Planner

Cornwall, ON (Onsite)

We are looking for a Finite Planner to join our Petrochemicals (CP) team in Cornwall, ON.

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!

The selected candidate will be responsible for ensuring the successful finite planning, raw material purchasing and operations at one of BASF’s growing sites. We are seeking an individual that embraces a continuous improvement mindset and willingness to identify and adopt digital improvements to our planning and logistics processes.

Come create chemistry with us!

As a Finite Planner, you create chemistry by...

• Leading, developing, and maintaining the daily production schedule by product, quantity and timing that aligns with the monthly master production schedule within SAP and OMP+.
• Being responsible for raw material planning and purchasing that supports the production schedule. This includes purchase order execution and issue resolution in a complex, multi-source and global raw material supply.
• Identifying supply/demand imbalances after short-term supply and/or demand issues (operational or customer driven), then developing scenarios for resolution, aligning with the Master Planner, operations, product management sales, and customer service on path forward and making necessary adjustments in the finite schedule
• Acting with a customer and business focus, optimizing daily production schedules to minimize costs and off grade and enable operations AE goals
• Managing inventory levels at the Cornwall site, consistent with plasticizer business goals and customer service needs. Managing inventory reconciliations, investigating discrepancies and supporting physical inventories.

If you have...

• Have a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, Engineering or related field.
• Have a minimum of 3 years of experience in Customer Care, Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations and/or Production.
• Possess experience working with SAP/ERP in material planning modules.
• Have working knowledge of Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) processes.

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

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.  We also provide engaging learning and development opportunities to help you make the most of your talents and your role.

About us

As the world’s leading chemical company, we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

We constantly strive to become an even better workplace. As a result of our commitment to our employees, BASF has earned various awards, including being recognized by Mediacorp in 2025 as one of Canada's Top Employers for eleventh consecutive year, one of the Greater Toronto Area's Top Employers for the twelfth year in a row, and twice being named one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People and Best Diversity Employers.

We provide a fulfilling work environment with a strong emphasis on the physical and psychological safety of our employees and the communities we operate in. We are always working to form the best team with an emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion and through lifelong learning and development.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

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