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SAP PP/DS DevOps Engineer

Hybrid in Madrid·Added yesterday (last checked 28 Oct)

BASF

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Our summary

Work mode: Hybrid, Madrid
Relocation: A relocation package
English: Required
Experience: 3+ years
Education: University degree

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Requirements

What we're looking for

A bachelor's or master's degree in supply chain management, information technology, industrial engineering, business informatics, computer science, or a related field.
Experience in SAP consulting, application development, or DevOps, with a focus on production planning and detailed scheduling.
3-5 years of hands-on experience with SAP S/4 PP/DS and SAP APO PP/DS.
Strong functional knowledge of production planning, detailed scheduling, capacity planning, heuristics, scheduling strategies.
Experience translating business requirements into functional specifications.
Experience with implementation projects, global template rollouts, cutover, go-live, and functional, integration, and user acceptance testing.
Knowledge of end-to-end supply chain planning and manufacturing processes and experience working across business, development, and solution architecture teams.
Excellent communication skills in English.
Strong functional and analytical mindset combined with sufficient technical understanding to guide development and validate solutions.
Ability to bridge planners, business stakeholders, developers, and solution architects and to facilitate requirements workshops.
Ownership of functional work items from requirements through implementation, testing, and deployment.
Open-minded, collaborative, and able to work independently in a globally distributed multicultural team.

Nice to have

Experience migrating SAP APO PP/DS functionality to SAP S/4 PP/DS.
Knowledge of advanced planning requirements such as dynamic setup, tank scheduling, shared capacities, and production heuristics.
Experience integrating SAP PP/DS with OMP or another advanced planning platform.
Experience with Azure DevOps, SAP Solution Manager, Jira, Confluence, and agile delivery methodologies such as Scrum.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

A secure work environment because your health, safety and wellbeing is always our top priority.
Flexible work schedule and Home-office options, so that you can balance your working life and private life.
Learning and development opportunities
25 holiday days per year
5 additional days (readjustment)
A collaborative, trustful and innovative work environment
Being part of an international team and work in global projects
Relocation assistance to Madrid provided

The role

What you'll do

Work in a self-organized DevOps team with an initial development focus (SAP S/4 PP/DS).
Analyze production planning and detailed scheduling requirements with planners and business users and translate them into user stories and IT specifications.
Design, configure, and implement SAP S/4 PP/DS solutions.
Support the migration of legacy SAP APO PP/DS capabilities to SAP S/4 PP/DS.
Guide developers on enhancements, user exits, interfaces, and user interface requirements and validate the resulting solutions.
Create functional and integration test scenarios, support user acceptance testing, and coordinate defect resolution.
Prepare functional documentation and training materials, coach end users, and support cutover, go-live, and knowledge transfer.
Support the integration of SAP S/4 PP/DS with advanced planning platforms such as OMP.

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews2–3 months in all

Online application
CV screening
Phone interview
With a Talent Acquisition Team Europe · Phone call
Phone interview as part of the expert preselection.
Interview day
With the hiring department and possible team
Personal interview to get to know you better; you also meet your possible team.
Job offer

No assessment centres or admission tests, except for vocational internships in Germany.
BASF recommends applying to at most three offers online.

Hiring process

If you're interested in the position or know someone who might be and need support on how to take next steps, please send an email to felipe.bianco@partners.basf.com

About BASF

BASF is the world's largest chemical company, operating across segments including Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care, and Agricultural Solutions. Headquartered in Ludwigshafen, Germany, BASF employs over 110,000 people worldwide and serves customers in nearly every industry, from automotive and construction to pharmaceuticals and agriculture. The company is known for its integrated production sites, innovative R&D, and commitment to sustainability, aiming to balance economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility.

In Spain, BASF operates through its subsidiary BASF Española, with offices in Barcelona and Madrid, and a production site in Tarragona. The Spanish operations focus on chemicals, coatings, and agricultural solutions, and the company has a significant digital and IT hub in Barcelona, where many of the current open roles are based. BASF offers an international, collaborative work environment with opportunities for cross-border mobility, and it actively hires professionals from around the world, particularly in areas like cybersecurity, SAP, and digitalization. For international candidates, BASF provides a structured onboarding process, competitive compensation, and a strong emphasis on work-life balance and professional development.

Industry: Chemicals
Founded: 1865
Employees: 100,000+
Headquarters: Ludwigshafen, Germany
In Spain: Barcelona, Madrid, Tarragona

Good to know if you are moving

BASF has a significant digital hub in Barcelona, where many IT and cybersecurity roles are based, offering a vibrant international work environment.
The company provides relocation support for international hires, including visa assistance and help with finding accommodation.
BASF is a global leader with a strong brand, offering excellent career development opportunities across different countries and functions.
Spain operations include a major production site in Tarragona, one of the largest chemical complexes in Europe, providing opportunities in engineering and operations.
BASF emphasizes work-life balance with flexible working models, including remote work options for many roles.

In their own words

About the company & team

At BASF Digital Hub Madrid we develop innovative digital solutions for BASF, create new exciting customer experiences and business growth, and drive efficiencies in processes, helping to strengthen BASF´s position as the digital leader in the chemical industry.

We believe the right path is through creativity, trial and error and great people working and learning together. Become part of our team and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces diversity and equal opportunities. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applications from individuals with disabilities. We value diversity and believe that varied perspectives enhance our team's effectiveness. Our hiring practices are designed to ensure equal opportunity for all candidates.

Additional information

Because we are counting on innovative solutions, on sustainable actions, and on connected thinking and on you. Become a part of our formula for success and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces diversity and equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief.

At BASF, we are committed to upholding and ensuring compliance with company standards related to quality, environment, health, safety, and energy, in line with our global guidelines.

We actively promote a culture of prevention and continuous improvement, encouraging collaboration in initiatives related to quality, environmental protection, health, safety, and energy performance.

We foster responsible energy use, promoting efficiency in daily operations and supporting the identification of improvement projects and energy-saving opportunities.

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