Manager, Supply Chain

Arxada; 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, a global leader in chemistry and biotechnology, seeks a Supply Chain Manager to lead the site logistics organization, oversee warehousing, planning, and shipping, and drive operational excellence. You will partner with cross-functional teams to meet production needs, optimize service levels, and control costs.

With 8–10 years of relevant experience (or 5–8 with a Master’s), you will manage a budget, develop talent, and foster continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with ISO 9001

Qualifications

• Leadership experience managing logistics, supply chain, warehousing, or related operations teams.
• Experience in production planning, forecasting, inventory management, or other analytically intensive operations.
• Strong leadership and talent development abilities with engagement across diverse teams.
• Analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of logistics professionals and provide performance feedback.
• Direct all site logistics operations for safe, efficient warehousing, materials management, planning, drumming, and shipping.
• Develop and implement logistics strategies to optimize performance, service levels, and customer satisfaction.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels of raw materials to meet production and demand.
• Oversee production planning activities to support on-time delivery and efficiency.
• Drive timely drumming, shipping, and distribution to ensure quality delivery.
• Manage logistics and warehouse budgets and pursue cost optimization.

Skills

Leadership experience

Logistics & supply chain

Production planning

Forecasting

Inventory management

Analytical skills

Budget management

Continuous improvement

People development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree/MBA

Job description

Arxada is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies, in-depth regulatory know-how, manufacturing and process development help our customers to safeguard nutrition, health and infrastructure efficiently through chemistry and biotechnology that enhance sustainability. We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for multiple end-markets that include Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Professional Hygiene, Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection.

With customers in more than 100 countries, the company achieved sales of CHF 2 billion in 2024. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), Arxada employs 3,200 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers, all committed to our customers’ success.

As a Supply Chain Manager, you will play a critical leadership role in ensuring world-class service to our customers while driving operational excellence across the site\'s logistics activities. As a key member of the Site Leadership Team, you will lead a high-performing logistics organization that supports production, inventory management, warehousing, planning, and shipping operations. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate across functions, foster continuous improvement, make impactful decisions, and drive results that contribute directly to customer satisfaction and business success.

The expected salary range for this role is 105-115k annually, but specific employee compensation may vary depending on factors including experience, education, training, licensure, certification, location and other job-related, non-discriminatory factors permitted by law.

This role is also eligible to earn a short-term incentive bonus and the following benefits: 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays and paid sick leave.

Essential Job Functions

• 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.

Qualifications & Experience

• 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.

Quality Responsibility

• Champion compliance with ISO 9001 requirements and ensure all team members follow established processes, procedures, and work instructions.
• Promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement throughout all logistics activities.

Safety Responsibility

• Maintain a thorough understanding of all applicable safety policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Ensure all team members consistently comply with site safety requirements and best practices.
• Foster a strong safety culture where safe behaviors and proactive risk management are prioritized.

Leadership & Scope

• Lead a team of approximately 7-15 direct reports.
• Hold responsibility for site logistics performance and customer satisfaction outcomes.
• Manage budgets associated with Logistics, MPUB, and MDC warehouse operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure alignment between production, planning, inventory, and customer service goals.

Working Conditions

• Combination of office, manufacturing plant, and warehouse environment.
• Travel requirement of approximately 2-5%.
• Ability to wear and work safely with required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:

Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.

Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.

Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

US01