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Research Triangle Park, NC, USA, 27709
COMPANY
BASF Agricultural Solutions US LLC
JOB FIELD
Logistics & Supply Chain Management
JOB TYPE
Permanent
JOB ID
145535
FLEXIBLE WORK OPTIONS
Hybrid
Now hiring! Supply Chain Planner - RTP, NC
We are seeking a Supply Chain Planner, Material Planner to join our Agricultural Products Division (APN), based in Research Triangle Park, NC.
As a Supply Chain Planner, you will be responsible for developing a production schedule to allow for optimal plant efficiency to meet customer requirements. You will be responsible for the coordination of raw material and packaging needs including establishing safety stocks, providing forecasts, and managing inventories. You will also monitor supply chain key performance indicators and facilitate actions to improve metrics and identify and lead supply chain optimization projects. You will have the opportunity to work with external suppliers to handle supply issues and improve supplier performance, as well as partner with team members to achieve outstanding inventory accuracy. Additionally, you will interact extensively with internal and external team members of various departments daily providing efficient and accurate supply chain activities.
Welcome to BASF
We are BASF in Agriculture and everything we do, we do for the love of farming, and the biggest job on Earth. We are an internationally successful company of the BASF Group. Our solutions are purpose-designed for different crop systems. Connecting seeds and traits, crop protection products, digital tools and sustainability approaches, to help deliver the best possible outcomes for farmers, growers and our other stakeholders along the value chain. With teams in the lab, field, office and in production, we do everything in our power to build a sustainable future for agriculture.
ForTheLoveOfFarming #TheBiggestJobOnEarth #AgEmployerOfChoice
Here you can gain more insight into our Vision at BASF Agricultural Solutions!
As a Supply Chain Planner - RTP, NC, you create chemistry by...
- Leveraging your Education in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field and your experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, Import Planning and/or Operations, you will plan, purchase, order and monitor / expedite delivery of raw materials and packaging components for contract manufacturing formulation and packaging sites. You will also rely on this knowledge and experience as you review production demands and plan purchase order requirements, monitor raw material and component orders and stock levels to ensure timely delivery to support production schedules.
- Your SAP skills and experience will be critical for success in this role, as this is the key communication and planning tool for this position.
- Your solid SAP skills will be essential as you manage SAP order processing of raw materials and packaging components for contract manufacturing operations and post receipts of raw materials and packaging for tollers without SAP connections.
- Your ability to complete finite planning in SAP/APO to develop production schedules will allow for optimal plant efficiency.
- Your robust analytical ability will be critical as you reconcile month end physical inventories against SAP entries, verify invoices for approval, and assist in controlling raw material/packaging material deliveries and finished raw production at third party formulation and packaging/refill sites.
- Your strong computer skills, including MS Office, will aid you as you monitor and report actual and planned raw material and packaging component deliveries & status and create reports to track open orders, supplier confirmations, and delivery dates to ensure communication of order and delivery status.
- Demonstrating your knowledge of purchasing and receiving activities and inventory control operations, you will convert internal active ingredient and raw material requirements into purchase orders to global internal and external suppliers. You will also use this knowledge as you create and transmit purchase orders against established purchase agreements for raw material and packaging components.
- Applying your experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) programs, you will create stock transfer orders to move raw materials and packaging components between warehouse locations and/or toll sites to support production and create delivery notes for these stock transfers.
- Showcasing your excellent organizational and collaborative abilities, you will expedite deliveries when required and confirm required logistics activities are being organized for all related shipments.
- Your effective communication and interpersonal skills will serve you well as you confirm availability of required materials at the production point.
If you have...
- Bachelor’s Degree - Preferred
- 1-3 years experience in a supply chain planning position, manufacturing or equivalent position.
- Knowledge of purchasing and receiving activities and inventory control operations
- Excellent organizational, communication, collaborative and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Task oriented
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to work as part of a team or individually
- Experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) programs
- Must be knowledgeable of SAP
- Strong computer skills, especially Excel
- Excellent organizational, communication, collaborative and interpersonal skills
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
BASF Agricultural Solutions is a trusted partner to the agricultural industry, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions that help farmers succeed across a wide range of cropping systems. Across North America, our teams work together to address some of agriculture's most important challenges while creating value for customers, communities, and the environment. At BASF, you'll find opportunities to grow your career, collaborate with talented colleagues, and make a meaningful impact through work that matters.
Find out more about our Agricultural Solutions team here.
Diversity is our greatest strength!
Join us in shaping the future as part of a global team that embraces inclusion and equal opportunity – regardless of gender, age, background, sexual orientation, disability, or personal beliefs. Our people are at the heart of everything, dedicated to delivering value for our customers every day.
By focusing on enabling our people today and in the future, we will ensure we have the talent and skills needed to succeed.
United by the love of farming, we innovate, collaborate, and strive for the best solutions together, creating connections and driving success as one team. This is how we make an impact. For the love of farming, the biggest job on Earth.
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 Careers.NorthAmerica@basf.com to report fraud.
Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment
BASF is dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where our employees can be their authentic selves. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, place of origin, ethnic origin, colour, religion/creed, sex/pregnancy, marital status, family status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We seek to make our recruitment process accessible for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations or support throughout the recruitment process, please contact Careers.NorthAmerica@basf.com with the subject line “Recruitment Accommodation Request”.
LOCATION
Research Triangle Park, NC, USA, 27709
COMPANY
BASF Agricultural Solutions US LLC
JOB FIELD
Logistics & Supply Chain Management
JOB TYPE
Permanent
JOB ID
145535
FLEXIBLE WORK OPTIONS
Hybrid
Now hiring! Supply Chain Planner - RTP, NC
We are seeking a Supply Chain Planner, Material Planner to join our Agricultural Products Division (APN), based in Research Triangle Park, NC.
As a Supply Chain Planner, you will be responsible for developing a production schedule to allow for optimal plant efficiency to meet customer requirements. You will be responsible for the coordination of raw material and packaging needs including establishing safety stocks, providing forecasts, and managing inventories. You will also monitor supply chain key performance indicators and facilitate actions to improve metrics and identify and lead supply chain optimization projects. You will have the opportunity to work with external suppliers to handle supply issues and improve supplier performance, as well as partner with team members to achieve outstanding inventory accuracy. Additionally, you will interact extensively with internal and external team members of various departments daily providing efficient and accurate supply chain activities.
Welcome to BASF
We are BASF in Agriculture and everything we do, we do for the love of farming, and the biggest job on Earth. We are an internationally successful company of the BASF Group. Our solutions are purpose-designed for different crop systems. Connecting seeds and traits, crop protection products, digital tools and sustainability approaches, to help deliver the best possible outcomes for farmers, growers and our other stakeholders along the value chain. With teams in the lab, field, office and in production, we do everything in our power to build a sustainable future for agriculture.
ForTheLoveOfFarming #TheBiggestJobOnEarth #AgEmployerOfChoice
Here you can gain more insight into our Vision at BASF Agricultural Solutions!
As a Supply Chain Planner - RTP, NC, you create chemistry by...
- Leveraging your Education in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field and your experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, Import Planning and/or Operations, you will plan, purchase, order and monitor / expedite delivery of raw materials and packaging components for contract manufacturing formulation and packaging sites. You will also rely on this knowledge and experience as you review production demands and plan purchase order requirements, monitor raw material and component orders and stock levels to ensure timely delivery to support production schedules.
- Your SAP skills and experience will be critical for success in this role, as this is the key communication and planning tool for this position.
- Your solid SAP skills will be essential as you manage SAP order processing of raw materials and packaging components for contract manufacturing operations and post receipts of raw materials and packaging for tollers without SAP connections.
- Your ability to complete finite planning in SAP/APO to develop production schedules will allow for optimal plant efficiency.
- Your robust analytical ability will be critical as you reconcile month end physical inventories against SAP entries, verify invoices for approval, and assist in controlling raw material/packaging material deliveries and finished raw production at third party formulation and packaging/refill sites.
- Your strong computer skills, including MS Office, will aid you as you monitor and report actual and planned raw material and packaging component deliveries & status and create reports to track open orders, supplier confirmations, and delivery dates to ensure communication of order and delivery status.
- Demonstrating your knowledge of purchasing and receiving activities and inventory control operations, you will convert internal active ingredient and raw material requirements into purchase orders to global internal and external suppliers. You will also use this knowledge as you create and transmit purchase orders against established purchase agreements for raw material and packaging components.
- Applying your experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) programs, you will create stock transfer orders to move raw materials and packaging components between warehouse locations and/or toll sites to support production and create delivery notes for these stock transfers.
- Showcasing your excellent organizational and collaborative abilities, you will expedite deliveries when required and confirm required logistics activities are being organized for all related shipments.
- Your effective communication and interpersonal skills will serve you well as you confirm availability of required materials at the production point.
If you have...
- Bachelor’s Degree - Preferred
- 1-3 years experience in a supply chain planning position, manufacturing or equivalent position.
- Knowledge of purchasing and receiving activities and inventory control operations
- Excellent organizational, communication, collaborative and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Task oriented
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to work as part of a team or individually
- Experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) programs
- Must be knowledgeable of SAP
- Strong computer skills, especially Excel
- Excellent organizational, communication, collaborative and interpersonal skills
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
BASF Agricultural Solutions is a trusted partner to the agricultural industry, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions that help farmers succeed across a wide range of cropping systems. Across North America, our teams work together to address some of agriculture's most important challenges while creating value for customers, communities, and the environment. At BASF, you'll find opportunities to grow your career, collaborate with talented colleagues, and make a meaningful impact through work that matters.
Find out more about our Agricultural Solutions team here.
Diversity is our greatest strength!
Join us in shaping the future as part of a global team that embraces inclusion and equal opportunity – regardless of gender, age, background, sexual orientation, disability, or personal beliefs. Our people are at the heart of everything, dedicated to delivering value for our customers every day.
By focusing on enabling our people today and in the future, we will ensure we have the talent and skills needed to succeed.
United by the love of farming, we innovate, collaborate, and strive for the best solutions together, creating connections and driving success as one team. This is how we make an impact. For the love of farming, the biggest job on Earth.
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 Careers.NorthAmerica@basf.com to report fraud.
Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment
BASF is dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where our employees can be their authentic selves. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, place of origin, ethnic origin, colour, religion/creed, sex/pregnancy, marital status, family status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We seek to make our recruitment process accessible for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations or support throughout the recruitment process, please contact Careers.NorthAmerica@basf.com with the subject line “Recruitment Accommodation Request”.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Supply Chain Planner
Match your degree field to the role
Supply chain planner positions require a directly related degree, typically in supply chain management, operations, industrial engineering, or logistics. A general business degree may trigger an RFE, so document how your coursework maps to planning and procurement functions.
Look up prevailing wage tiers before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check Level 1 through Level 4 rates before you receive an offer, so you can spot underfunded roles early.
Target companies with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to find employers with verified supply chain planner LCA sponsorship history. This filters out companies that claim they sponsor but have no documented filings, saving you weeks of back-and-forth with recruiters who can't follow through.
Prioritize cap-exempt employers during H-1B season
If you're on OPT and the H-1B cap selection hasn't happened yet, focus on universities, nonprofits, and government research organizations. These employers are cap-exempt, meaning your petition isn't subject to the annual cap and selection process.
Get your credentials evaluated before the offer stage
If your supply chain or engineering degree is from a non-U.S. institution, get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member service before you apply. Some employers won't initiate an LCA without confirmed U.S. equivalency, and delays here can push back your start date.
Clarify PERM implications before accepting permanent roles
If your employer plans to sponsor you for a green card, the PERM labor certification requires advertising the position and proving no qualified U.S. workers applied. Supply chain roles at the senior planner level often clear this test, but the process adds 12 to 24 months to your timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a supply chain planner role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, supply chain planner qualifies as a specialty occupation when the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as supply chain management, industrial engineering, logistics, or operations research. USCIS looks at whether the degree requirement is standard for the position in the industry. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree regardless of field are more likely to face an RFE, so the job description needs to specify the relevant discipline.
Which visa types are available to foreign nationals seeking supply chain planner jobs in the U.S.?
The H-1B is the most common path, but it's subject to an annual cap and selection process. Australians can apply for the E-3 visa, which has a separate cap and no lottery. Chilean and Singaporean nationals may qualify for the H-1B1 visa. TN visa status is not available for supply chain planner roles, as the position does not appear on the USMCA profession list. F-1 students can work in the role under OPT or STEM OPT if the degree field is STEM-designated.
How do I find supply chain planner employers that actually sponsor visas?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified supply chain planner LCA sponsorship history, so you can identify companies that have already gone through the filing process for this role. This saves time compared to cold-applying and asking HR whether they sponsor, which often results in a delayed or vague answer. Manufacturing, retail, and third-party logistics companies are among the most active sponsors in this category.
Does a supply chain planning role qualify for STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your degree is in a field with a STEM-designated CIP code, such as industrial engineering, operations research, or supply chain management, you can apply for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and sign the Form I-983 training plan. The role itself must directly relate to your STEM degree field for the extension to hold up under USCIS review.
Can a supply chain planner be sponsored for a green card, and which category applies?
Yes. Most employer-sponsored green cards for supply chain planners go through the EB-2 or EB-3 category, both of which require PERM labor certification. EB-2 requires an advanced degree or exceptional ability, while EB-3 covers skilled workers with at least two years of experience. The PERM process involves DOL-supervised recruitment to confirm no qualified U.S. workers are available, adding significant time to the overall green card timeline, particularly for applicants from India or China given per-country backlogs.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Supply Chain Planner jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.