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About BASF Malaysia

BASF SE, an initialism of its original name Badische Anilin- und Sodafabrik (German for ‘Baden Aniline and Soda Factory’), is a European multinational company and the largest chemical producer in the world. In Malaysia, BASF has been operating for more than 30 years with 6 leading production and operation sites, 3 joint-venture businesses, and a regional service hub for Asia Pacific located in the country.

Your role

The objective of the position

The Process Intern will support various projects and initiatives aimed at optimizing and improving the plant's manufacturing processes. This internship offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience and exposure to the field of engineering plastics within a dynamic and challenging industrial environment. The intern will work closely with experienced professionals and contribute to successfully implementing process improvement initiatives.

Main responsibilities

As an Import-Export Operations Intern at BASF Malaysia, you will have the following duties & responsibilities:

• 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

Training & development

The internship program is available all year long and here’s what you can expect:

• 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 help you learn and shape your working style

Benefits

Aside from getting a monthly allowance, joining an internship at BASF Malaysia offers several benefits below:

• Practical Experience: You can put your theoretical knowledge into practice.
• Work on Exciting Projects: BASF offers a wide range of exciting projects and positions for students from various fields.
• Teamwork and Independence: Depending on the job profile, you will work either independently or as part of a team on a project.
• Mentorship: Your supervisor will be there to answer any questions you may have, provide support, and give you regular feedback on your work.
• Insight into a Global Company: The internship will give you insight into the processes of a globally operating company.
• Networking: You will create a network of experts in your specialist area.
• Development Opportunities: From the very first day, you will be part of the BASF team and will be able to steer your personal development through exchanges with experienced professionals in an international environment.

Please note that these benefits can vary depending on the specific internship role and the department you are placed in.

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.

Work-life balance

Based on another online career media, BASF Malaysia gets a rating of 3.8 out of 5 in terms of work-life balance. Then, on its one of social media accounts, the company states that it offers a wide variety of opportunities for its employees to stick to the growing demand for flexibility concerning time and location, as far as their job allows. These include flexible working hours, part-time employment, remote working, and time-off options that provide the necessary flexibility to care for children or family members, for example. 

Company culture

BASF has a collaborative, caring, and safe work environment so its employees can perform at their best. And the company knows that life is more than just work. Therefore, BASF provides ways for employees to integrate their personal and work lives. BASF`s work environment contains, among other things, modern infrastructure and communication instruments, equipment, flexible work arrangements, as well as financial stability, and a long-term perspective of the employer.

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, Computer Science 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

How to apply

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Application Procedure

• Submit your CV, cover letter, and school transcripts on the BASF online job portal
• In your application, state your available period, and your expected graduation date
• You will be contacted for an interview if you are shortlisted for the position. In any case, the company will retain your profile in its database for future opportunities

Sources

We gather information on this page based on the following sources:

• basf.com/my/en/careers/students/Your-internship-at-BASF--the-foundation-for-your-career.html
• basf.com/hk/en/careers/why-join-basf/what-you-will-get.html
• linkedin.com/company/basf/about/
• glassdoor.com/Reviews/BASF-Reviews-E4231.htm?filter.iso3Language=eng&filter.includePastEmployees=false&filter.employmentStatus=REGULAR&filter.employmentStatus=CONTRACT&filter.employmentStatus=INTERN&filter.searchCategory=WORK_LIFE_BALANCE