Logistics Specialist

Now hiring! Logistics Specialist

McIntosh, AL (Onsite)

We are looking for a Logistics Specialist to join our Performance Chemicals team in McIntosh.

Come create chemistry with us!

As an innovative partner, BASF’s Performance Chemicals division offers chemicals for various customer industries, such as plastics, automotive, refining, lubricants, oilfield and mining. Our highly qualified and experienced team with outstanding market knowledge as well as our innovation platform and application know-how ensure our technological competence to provide excellent solutions to our customers.

The Logistics Specialist will be responsible for the safe, compliant, and cost‑effective execution of all site logistics activities, including domestic and international shipping and receiving across bulk, packaged, rail, export, and waste operations. This role coordinates carriers and warehouse resources, manages orders and deliveries, ensures customer and regulatory requirements are met, and completes all required SAP transactions and shipping documentation while maintaining daily communication with internal and external stakeholders.

As a Logistics Specialist, you create chemistry by...

• Coordinating inbound logistics for packaged and bulk raw materials, including receiving, verification, storage, and scheduling.
• Managing outbound shipments for packaged products and bulk materials, ensuring accurate documentation and on-time dispatch.
• Supporting bulk, rail, and waste operations by scheduling, tracking shipments, resolving issues, and coordinating outbound waste needs.
• Overseeing warehouse and yard operations, including space management, staging, trailer availability, positioning, and safe yard flow.
• Maintaining inventory accuracy through regular counts, discrepancy investigation, nonconformance (NCM) filing, and corrective actions.
• Scheduling shipping and receiving appointments while coordinating with carriers and internal stakeholders.
• Providing direct support for month-end close activities for logistics and operations, as well as ongoing supply chain improvement initiatives.
• Supporting global SAP plant projects by applying SAP logistics expertise and process-driven problem-solving.

If you...

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Possess a minimum of four years of experience in manufacturing, logistics, or supply chain operations.
• Demonstrate strong leadership capabilities with the ability to influence, motivate, and build trust across teams.
• Exhibit a strong commitment to safety, proactively identifying and addressing unsafe conditions and following proper procedures.
• Maintain effective oral communication skills, including clear, persuasive communication, active listening, and group presentation abilities.
• Show strong written communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear documentation and interpret numerical and written information.
• Uphold high ethical standards, acting with integrity, professionalism, and respect while supporting organizational values.
• Apply strong planning and organizational skills to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and coordinate resources and schedules.

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

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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.