Data and AI Architect for Supply Chain AI Platform(005490)

位于南京的中国数字中心吸引、培养和发展充满激情的人才，他们将对巴斯夫的数字化未来产生有意义的影响。欢迎加入我们，成为我们数字化征程中的一员。
Digital Hub China in Nanjing attracts, grows, and develops passionate people who will meaningfully impact the digital future of BASF. Come join us and be a part of our digitalization journey.

工作目标 Objectives:
Our team “Artificial Intelligence (AI) Solutions for Supply Chains” develops innovative solutions to derive insights from data that support better and faster business decisions. We implement data-driven solutions in its complete lifecycle for users in supply chain management around the world.
We are looking for a Data/AI Architect to create a Generative AI-based web application for Supply Chain and Logistics.

- As Data/AI Architect for our Generative AI-based web application, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining our new data and AI platform for Supply Chain and Logistics.
- You will deliver an integrated AI platform for our internal clients, and you can create and maintain architecture using leading AI technology frameworks.
- You will coordinate the implementation of the AI Solution, choosing the right technologies and evaluating the evolution of the architecture as the clients’ needs change, while standardized corporate AI platforms emerge.
- You will support the major site investment project team by defining scope and requirements for Data Science and AI-driven solutions and aligning them with key stakeholders.
- In your role, you support the transition from project phase to successful operations for the application,
- You will continuously improve and optimize web application to enhance performance, accuracy, efficiency, and scalability, living a DevOps culture.
- Additionally, you will lead and coordinate scaling the application towards more sites and supply chain and logistics teams in China and beyond.

主要任务 Main Task:
- Manage the architecture based on restrictions, conflicting requirements, and any other limitations the team faces.
- Apply a deep understanding of AI applications as well as the specific Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure.
- Translate business requirements into technical concepts, especially regarding the platform and software architecture.
- Drive the sustainable implementation of AI Solutions for Supply Chains, including:
o Designing the strategical roadmap to ensure the evolution of our platform.
o Refining architecture iteratively to make sure of sustainability, scalability and maintainability.
o Agile project management and aligning with several teams in China and Germany
o Data integration for various AI solutions, while utilizing enterprise data lake concepts
o Data science related aspects, e. g. predicting, recommendations, alerting, and simulation.
o Pipelines and processes for implementing Machine Learning and Data Science
o Professional web application framework design
o Generative AI related aspects, especially high-performance of the application.
- Work in an international and agile DevOps environment and apply agile principles for setting priorities, evaluating feasibility of requirements and managing multiple stakeholders in a challenging business environment.
- Work in close alignment with the other project team members and stakeholders to fully understand background and business requirements of each party and consult them in their activities.
- Ensure an efficient collaboration with global and regional BASF service units in both project delivery as well as support.
- You drive the transition from project phase to successful operations for the new Generative AI-based web application.

- A bachelor or master's in computer science, information technology, software engineering, or related discipline.
- Working Experience: 5+ years professional implementation experience in software engineering / development with focus on data analytics, data integration, cloud hosting, Integration technology
- Working experience of 2+ on AI Cloud architecture, e.g. Microsoft Azure, AWS, Ali
- Hands on experience in delivering predictive/prescriptive (AI/ML) analytics projects, General API deployment.
- Good understanding of Machine Learning and Data Science, especially with regards to pipelines and processes
- Good professional knowledge of databases (SQL and No SQL), Data lakes, modelling and scripting knowledge of Power BI and / or Python
- Working knowledge of data / process integration principles such as ETL
- Proven track record of successful AI-driven projects, preferably in an industrial setting
- Familiarity with DevOps, Agile philosophy and practices, using tools like JIRA or Azure DevOps and approaches like SCRUM, KANBAN
- Strong Communication & Presentations skills
- Experience in web application development including Microsoft Azure cloud components for backend development.
- Expert on distributed technology, micro-services, docker, caches and messaging systems
- Familiar with database technology such as MySQL, SQL-Server; Having good understanding on SQL optimization.
- Good organizational awareness and comfortable working in highly complex environment with multiple stakeholders and with strong pressure to deliver on time and on budget.
- An entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to foster a positive and energized culture.
- A growth mindset with a curiosity to learn and improve.
- Team player with strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Business Travel to Zhanjiang, Guangdong province, will be required (3-4 times per year)
- Fluent (active contribution and participation in discussion including technical topics and terms) in English and Chinese is essential.

Nice to have:
- Experience with GenAI architecture
- Basic knowledge of ERP (e. g. SAP)

中国数字枢纽于 2020 年在南京成立。作为全球数字中心（Global Digital Hub Verbund）的一部分，该中心正在快速发展，目标是在未来几年内员工人数达到三位数。该中心专注于数字化和创新的IT解决方案，以增强巴斯夫在中国的IT产品组合和专业技能，它为巴斯夫带来了一支全能的数字人才团队，在中国独特的数字环境下为巴斯夫创造解决方案。它还为湛江新的特大型项目的智能制造工作做出了贡献。
Digital Hub China was founded in 2020 in Nanjing. As part of the Global Digital Hub Verbund, the hub is rapidly growing with a target of a three-digit number of employees in coming years. Focused on digitalization and innovative IT solutions to enhance BASF’s IT portfolio and expertise in China, it brings an all-around capable team of digital talents to create solutions in the context of China’s unique digital landscape to BASF. It also contributes to the smart manufacturing endeavors for the new mega project in Zhanjiang.

在巴斯夫，我们为可持续发展的未来创造化学。我们将经济成功与环境保护和社会责任相结合。巴斯夫集团的 110,000 多名员工为客户的成功做出了贡献，我们的客户遍及几乎所有行业和世界上几乎每一个国家。我们的业务组合分为六大板块：化工、材料、工业解决方案、表面技术、营养与护理以及农业解决方案。2020 年，巴斯夫的销售额达到 590 亿欧元。
At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. More than 110,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio is organized into six segments: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of €59 billion in 2020.

BASF Asia-Pacific Service Center is based in Malaysia, we may reach you via Malaysia phone number.

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