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<div>Welcome </div> <div><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif" title="Objectives of the Position• Serve as the legal entity lead in China, accountable for financial compliance of the entity’s statutory financial statements.• Act as the primary BASF contact with local government authorities (e.g., tax authorities) to ensure efficient, accurate and sustainable handling of tax and reporting obligations under PRC accounting and tax laws/regulations.• Build and maintain transparent, trust-based relationships with tax and other government authorities.• Serve as a proactive business partner, delivering tailored tax and finance advice and helping implement processes that support operations and the company’s long term strategy.Key Responsibilities• Act as the primary contact for finance and tax service provider and local business functions to ensure efficient communication and fulfilment of internal and external reporting and filing requirements.• Work together with finance and tax service provider to ensure timely and accurate submission of group reporting packages and local statutory reports.• Collaborate with external tax service providers to manage local tax compliance, including tax filings, tax accounting and reporting, tax credit rating management and related matters.• Lead finance related projects, e.g. Tax compliance, employee reimbursement system implementation, etc• Coordinate and support tax inspections and tax audits, including preparation of documentation, responses and remediation planning.• Provide tailored finance and tax advice to business and functional units to support projects, transactions and strategic initiatives.• Deliver finance and tax training and knowledge sharing sessions to internal and (where relevant) external stakeholders to raise compliance and process capability.• Establish, document and continuously optimize operational processes and controls to drive efficiency, compliance and service excellence aligned with business needs.">If you're someone who inspires others, owns their impact and wants to elevate what they do, you'll fit right in. Until July 1, our business was part of BASF. As part of the current transition, all job listings and the application process are still hosted on the BASF platform and therefore fully presented in BASF branding.Please do not be confused by this: All roles are positions at Surventis, and your application will be submitted to us.At Surventis, we go beyond the surface - in everything we do. We put customers at the center, think one step ahead, and develop solutions that create real value and lasting partnerships.We inspire each other to think further, take ownership of our work, and constantly push to elevate what's possible. If you bring your full self, challenge the obvious answer, and want to grow with a team that means it - this is your place. </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div><span title="Objectives of the Position• Serve as the legal entity lead in China, accountable for financial compliance of the entity’s statutory financial statements.• Act as the primary BASF contact with local government authorities (e.g., tax authorities) to ensure efficient, accurate and sustainable handling of tax and reporting obligations under PRC accounting and tax laws/regulations.• Build and maintain transparent, trust-based relationships with tax and other government authorities.• Serve as a proactive business partner, delivering tailored tax and finance advice and helping implement processes that support operations and the company’s long term strategy.Key Responsibilities• Act as the primary contact for finance and tax service provider and local business functions to ensure efficient communication and fulfilment of internal and external reporting and filing requirements.• Work together with finance and tax service provider to ensure timely and accurate submission of group reporting packages and local statutory reports.• Collaborate with external tax service providers to manage local tax compliance, including tax filings, tax accounting and reporting, tax credit rating management and related matters.• Lead finance related projects, e.g. Tax compliance, employee reimbursement system implementation, etc• Coordinate and support tax inspections and tax audits, including preparation of documentation, responses and remediation planning.• Provide tailored finance and tax advice to business and functional units to support projects, transactions and strategic initiatives.• Deliver finance and tax training and knowledge sharing sessions to internal and (where relevant) external stakeholders to raise compliance and process capability.• Establish, document and continuously optimize operational processes and controls to drive efficiency, compliance and service excellence aligned with business needs.">About The Role </div> <div> Our Product Stewardship APAC team helps ensure compliance with global chemical regulations while enabling efficient business operations through strong EHS master data management and digitalization. As an EHS Master Data Management Specialist, you will play a key role in maintaining high-quality EHS data and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to support compliance, product documentation, reporting, and operational excellence. Main Task <ul> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Maintain and manage EHS master data in SAP, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance across business processes. Ensure high data quality by identifying, analyzing, and resolving data inconsistencies, defects, and system-related issues.</li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Serve as the APAC focal point for SDS and related product safety documentation processes, supporting continuous improvement and alignment with global standards. Including reviewing and validating SDS or other supporting documents through the internal system on master data changes before release into SAP systems.</li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Drive process optimization, standardization, and automation initiatives to improve efficiency and data reliability. </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Support data lifecycle management, mass updates, data migration activities, and troubleshooting of EHS master data processes.</li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Possess in-depth knowledge of GHS (Globally Harmonized System) rulesets, staying updated on the latest regulations and their implications for product labeling and safety will be a plus. </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Provide reporting, training, and guidance to business users while supporting regional and global master data initiatives.</li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Collaborate closely with Product Stewardship, Regulatory, Supply Chain, IT, and business stakeholders to support compliance and operational excellence. </li> </ul> Job Requirements <ul> <li style="line-height:normal;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Bachelor or Master’s in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, Information Management, Data Management, or related discipline.</li> <li style="line-height:normal;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Well-versed in IT applications, experience with SAP EHS (product safety or chemical legislation area, coatings, fine chemical industrial relevant experience), SAP MDM, SAP S/4HANA, or similar enterprise systems preferred.</li> <li style="line-height:normal;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong understanding of SAP Material Master Data Management and EHS Specification Master Data Management concepts. Knowledge of EHS Specification, Material, Substance, SDS, and Label data.</li> <li style="line-height:normal;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Experience with Power BI, Power Automate, reporting tools, or data quality dashboards will be a plus.</li> <li style="line-height:normal;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">High level of commitment and teamwork skills, flexibility, customer orientation, as well as independent and structured work approach. </li> <li style="line-height:normal;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Clear and authentic communication skills in English, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, translate technical information clearly.</li> <li style="line-height:normal;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Entrepreneurial thinking, pragmatism, and hands-on mentality</li> </ul> </div>

EHS Master Data Management Specialist (Shanghai, CN)