Manager, Regional Strategy, Refinish Coatings

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Our portfolio is organized into six segments: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care and Agricultural Solutions. BASF’s Asia Pacific regional headquarters is located in Hong Kong and had 300 employees by the end of 2023.

Objectives of the Position

You will:

• Act as the focal point and topic expert to Asia Pacific (APAC) sub-regional leaders for strategy development and execution as well as the Project Management Office (PMO) for regional and selected global strategy projects

Job Responsibilities

• Consistently support the APAC sub-regional teams to think beyond day-to-day operational activities including conducting regular strategic dialogues and generating roadmaps
• Drive and support regional strategic topics with regional functions and sub-regional teams, create impetus / structure to support the organization in shaping functional strategic roadmaps
• As a member of the APAC regional leadership team, act as the central steering point for regional strategic action lists, utilizing the strategy dashboard to provide insights into strategy execution and to keep the focus on strategy implementation
• Effectively communicate the strategic storyline and support the APAC refinish leadership team in communicating a vision that wins the crowd
• Coordinate a network of strategy ambassadors and key initiative owners to amplify and drive strategic topics within the region and to keep focus on strategy implementation
• Scouting and assessment/analysis of Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) prospects in key markets and segments
• Collaborate closely with the Market Intelligence team to develop deep industry understanding (market trends, market/competitor intelligence, etc.) by monitoring and analyzing the market becoming the strategic market’s subject matter experts and delivering tangible and actionable strategic insights
• Contribute to project or manage global strategic topics as prioritized by the Global Refinish Leadership Team when required

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Business, Technical or related discipline
• Minimum 8 years of relevant working experience
• Experience in in the Automotive Refinish Coatings industry. Particularly in the areas of strategy development, implementation, and project management
• Robust analytical and strategic thinking skills with an innovative drive
• Ability to develop strategic concepts and to influence and liaise with others
• Superior communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple complex tasks and projects simultaneously
• Proficient in English