Global Supply Chain & Logistics Leader

lsi; Mapleton (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Arxada is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to lead a logistics team at our Mapleton site, ensuring world-class service and operational excellence across warehousing, planning, inventory, and shipping. You will partner with site leadership to align production and supply chain goals with business objectives.

The role requires 8–10 years of relevant experience (or 5–8 years with an MBA), strong leadership, and deep knowledge of regulated manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8-10 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree/MBA with 5-8 years of relevant experience.
• Proven leadership experience managing logistics, supply chain, warehousing, production planning, or related operations teams.
• Strong experience in production planning, forecasting, inventory management, or other analytically intensive operational roles.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, develop talent, and drive engagement across diverse workgroups.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Experience managing operational budgets and balancing customer service, productivity, and cost objectives.
• Knowledge of manufacturing, warehouse, and logistics operations within a regulated industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of logistics professionals, providing performance feedback and supporting career growth.
• Direct all site logistics operations to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant execution of warehousing, materials management, production planning, drumming, and shipping activities.
• Develop and implement logistics strategies that optimize operational performance, service levels, and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure appropriate inventory levels of raw materials are maintained to meet production requirements and customer demand.
• Oversee production planning activities to support on-time delivery and operational efficiency.
• Drive timely and accurate drumming, shipping, and distribution processes to ensure quality product delivery to customers.
• Manage logistics and warehouse budgets while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and cost optimization.
• Serve as an active member of the Site Leadership Team, supporting site objectives and fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Logistics

Warehousing

Production planning

Forecasting

Inventory management

Budget management

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA/Master's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Forecasting software

Job description

Arxada is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to lead a logistics team at our Mapleton site, ensuring world-class service and operational excellence across warehousing, planning, inventory, and shipping. You will partner with site leadership to align production and supply chain goals with business objectives.

The role requires 8–10 years of relevant experience (or 5–8 years with an MBA), strong leadership, and deep knowledge of regulated manufacturing environments.