Product Safety (Senior Analyst)

BASF; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in chemical production is seeking a regulatory affairs professional to ensure compliance with chemical regulations and product safety standards. This role involves collaboration with various stakeholders across the Asia Pacific region, driving operational excellence through continuous improvement initiatives and engaging in proactive learning for self-development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-4 years of relevant experience in chemical regulation or product safety.
• Strong knowledge of Asia Pacific regulatory requirements and GHS frameworks.
• Fluent in English; Chinese skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute trade control and product safety activities for compliance.
• Monitor product safety changes and manage stakeholder engagement.
• Act as a key contact for internal and external audits.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Digital Tools

Job description

Do you want to work with passionate teams, providing excellent business and digital services to the Asia Pacific region?

Do you want an open, supportive, and caring working environment?

Do you view your development needs seriously as we do?

If YES, then take your career to the #NextLevel with BASF!

Objectives of the Position

• Provide trade control, chemical regulations, product stewardship services to BASF group companies, in accordance with established policies, guidelines, and procedures.
• Interphase with various stakeholders such as supply chain, customer services, and technical experts to enable the implementation of compliance policies and BASF minimum requirements.
• Drive operational excellence through continuous improvement initiatives like Lean Six Sigma and digitalization.
• Guide and support team members in performing routine activities related to Product Safety in Asia Pacific.

Main Tasks

• Execute trade control, chemical regulation, and product safety activities to ensure compliance for BASF companies
  • Monitor product reports and review compliance in relevant areas against predefined business process criteria.
  • Evaluate, analyze, and verify product regulatory data and compliance documentation for system and database monitoring and maintenance.
  • Support team members in resolving service delivery issues, including communication with internal customers and business partners.
• As a regional expert on BASF Product Safety compliance framework, ensure compliance with product safety and regulatory activities across BASF companies
  • Monitor and implement product safety and regulatory changes for different countries/regions, managing stakeholder engagement, impact analysis, and execution.
  • Share best practices and conduct training, including executing regional and cross-regional projects or initiatives.
  • Prepare KPI reports, monitor non-conformances, and drive improvements using tools like Lean Six Sigma, digitalization, and technology.
• Act as a key contact for internal and external audits, including quality checks for improvements and preventive measures.
• Ensure timely review, update, and standardization of work documentation such as process descriptions and work guides.
• Engage in continuous self-development through proactive learning and development (70:20:10 approach).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline, preferably Chemistry or related field.
• Minimum 3-4 years of relevant experience in chemical regulation, product regulatory affairs, or product safety and stewardship activities.
• Strong knowledge of Asia Pacific regulatory requirements, GHS frameworks, and product stewardship.
• Proficiency in MS Office; experience with SAP is advantageous.
• Fluent in English; Chinese language skills are a plus.
• Experience with digital tools such as RPA, Power BI, etc., is beneficial.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of working independently.

About BASF Asia-Pacific Service Centre

Established in 2005 in Kuala Lumpur, the hub employs around 1,200 staff, focusing on digitalization and competency development. It provides various functional services to BASF entities across the Asia Pacific region. BASF also operates regional hubs in Berlin, Germany, and Montevideo, Uruguay.

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. With around 112,000 employees worldwide, our portfolio spans six segments: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care, and Agricultural Solutions. In 2023, BASF reported sales of €68.9 billion. For more information, visit www.basf.com.