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Import-Export Operations Internship Program- Asia Pacific Trading Center (APTC)

The Global Supply Chain Services setup in Asia Pacific has two broad setups: Import Export Operations which is responsible for Import Export Management across the countries and the Asia Pacific Trading Center (APTC) which is responsible for Import Export Order Management. The Import Export Operations has an organizational presence across 12 countries in Asia Pacific managing Import Management, Transportation Management, and Inbound-Air/Maritime Export Management. At the same time, APTC connects the sales companies to the different production sites globally simplifying order management and communication flow.

Objectives of Position

• A rewarding internship journey with tasks and projects that enable you to transfer your theoretical skills to a real business environment and gain exposure to diverse parts of the function e.g. supply chain, logistics, order management, etc.
• You will be able to explore digital technologies such as robotics and automation, machine learning, predictive analytics, Six Sigma, and Twelve Sigma techniques with the potential to improve operational effectiveness and efficiency
• A collaborative and multicultural atmosphere where you are an essential team player to support colleagues and managers in a wide range of projects and activities
• Guidance, coaching, and feedback from supervisors on performance which help you learn and shape your working style

Main Tasks

• Support in assessing and evaluating order management tasks and logistic operations (Import/Export/Transportation Management) to identify needed operational and workflow changes
• Support in delivering automation efforts across teams to simplify work processes
• Participate in improvement initiatives discussions to work on improvement plans and timelines
• Assist the team in tactical projects according to the objectives
• Administrative management of import-export activities 
• Prepare documentation of standard order management tasks and exceptional tasks

About you

To apply for this role, you need to meet the requirements below:

• Able to commit to a 3 to 6-month internship
• Students of Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or any related disciplines
• Proficient in oral and written English
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• A good team player with a high level of maturity and independence

Benefits

In addition to receiving a monthly stipend, you can also expect to get the following benefits:

• Healthcare
• Life Insurance
• Leadership Development, Development Discussion, Lifelong Learning, Learning Programs
• Onboarding, Diversity & Inclusion, Self-learning Resources
• International Assignments, Relocation Support, Travel Safety
• Education Sponsorship
• Marketplace of Connected Minds, Internal Job Market, Performance Management, etc.

Training & development

BASF offers a variety of training and development programs for their interns, as stated on their official sites:

• BASF provides an environment where interns can put their theoretical knowledge into practice. They offer a wide range of exciting projects and positions for students from various fields.
• Interns at BASF work either independently or as part of a team on a project, with a personal supervisor by their side to answer any questions, provide helpful contacts, and give regular feedback on their work.
• BASF generally offers internships for a duration between two and six months. They organize introductory events, site tours, presentations at the visitor center, regular intern get-togethers, and specialist presentations for new starters.
• For external candidates, BASF offers a diverse range of development programs, apprenticeships, and internships.

Career progression

University students can gain experience beyond the college environment to prepare for their future career life by participating in BASF's internship program. The company provides learning offerings to enhance business knowledge, product/professional know-how, competencies, etc. to support career development. Although there is no mention of whether interns will be offered full-time positions after finishing the program, it's common for the company to prioritize top interns for their future recruitments.

Sources

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• basf.com/us/en/careers/students.html
• https://www.basf.com/global/en/careers/students/internship.html
• linkedin.com/company/basf/about/
• glassdoor.com/Reviews/BASF-Kuala-Lumpur-Reviews-EI_IE4231.0,4_IL.5,17_IM1100.htm?filter.iso3Language=eng&filter.employmentStatus=INTERN
• malaysia.indeed.com/cmp/Basf-df1bf734/reviews?fcountry=ALL&fjobtitle=Intern