Planning Manager
from 🇺🇸 United States
USD 131,400
Arxadaisagloballeaderininnovativesolutionsthatprotectourworld.Ourgroundbreakingtechnologies,in-depthregulatoryknow-how,manufacturingandprocessdevelopmenthelpourcustomerstosafeguardnutrition,healthandinfrastructureefficientlythroughchemistryandbiotechnologythatenhancesustainability.Weofferabroadportfolioofingredientsandservicesformultipleend-marketsthatincludeHumanHealth&Nutrition,Home&PersonalCare,ProfessionalHygiene,Paints&CoatingsandWoodProtection.
Withcustomersinmorethan100countries,thecompanyachievedsalesofCHF2billionin2024.HeadquarteredinBasel(Switzerland),Arxadaemploys3,200associatesacross24productionsitesand14R&Dcenters,allcommittedtoourcustomers’success.
AsaPlanningManager, you will play a critical role in ensuring an integrated, efficient, and resilient supply chain across our Paints & Coatings business. You will lead the global master production planning process for your area of responsibility, driving alignment between demand, supply, inventory, and capacity to deliver outstanding customer service and business performance. Working at the heart of the Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) process, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, solve complex supply chain challenges, and supportsustainablegrowth.Thisisanexcitingopportunityforastrategicandhands-onsupplychainleaderwhothrivesinadynamic,globalenvironmentandispassionateaboutdrivingoperationalexcellence.
EssentialJobFunctions:
Leadtheglobalmasterproductionplanningprocessacrossshort-,medium-,andlong-termplanninghorizons
DrivetheSupplyReviewprocesswithintheSIOPcycle,identifyingrisks,constraints,trade-offs,andmitigationplans
Developconstrainedandunconstrainedsupplyplansthatbalancecustomerdemand,productioncapacity,andinventoryobjectives
PartnercloselywithManufacturing,Procurement,Quality,andCommercialteamstoensurematerialavailabilityandoperationalalignment
Usescenariomodellingandanalyticstoevaluateoptions,supportdecision-making,andoptimizeservice,cost,andworkingcapitalperformance
Drivecontinuousimprovementinitiativesandstandardizeplanningprocessestoimprovescalability,efficiency,andbusinessoutcomes
Lead,coach,anddevelopateamofSupplyChainPlanningprofessionalswhilefosteringcollaborationandaccountability
Supportnewproductintroductionsandproductlifecycletransitions,ensuringsupplychainreadinessandsuccessfulexecution
Qualifications&Experience:
DegreeinSupplyChain,Business,Engineering,orarelatedfield;advanceddegreepreferred
Strongexperienceinsupplychainplanningwithinamanufacturingenvironment,includingsupplyplanning,capacitymanagement,andS&OP/SIOPprocesses
DeepknowledgeofERPsystems,withSAPexperiencepreferred,andadvancedproficiencyinExcelandplanninganalyticstools
Provenleadershipexperiencewiththeabilitytocoach,develop,andinspirehigh-performingteams
Excellentanalyticalandproblem-solvingskillswiththeabilitytotranslatedataintoactionablebusinessdecisions
Strongstakeholdermanagementandinfluencingskills,withexperienceworkinginglobal,cross-functionalenvironments
Results-orientedmindsetwithapassionforcontinuousimprovement,collaboration,andoperationalexcellence
The expected salary range for this role is USD 131,400 to 150,600, 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. 
Arxadahasworldclassofferingintwodistinctareas:
MicrobialControlSolutions(MCS)focusesonthreatsposedbymicroorganismstopeopleandplanetthroughfivedistinctbusinesslinesincludingProfessionalHygiene,Home&PersonalCare,WoodProtection,Paints&CoatingsandMaterialProtection.
Nutrition,Care&Environmental(NCE), meanwhile, provides materials usedtomanufacturecompositesforelectronics,aerospaceandothermarkets,aswellasvitaminsandnutritionalingredients,chemicalsandperformanceintermediates,andrawmaterialsforawiderangeofhigh-performanceapplications.
Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion,color,nationalorigin,sex,sexualorientation,genderidentity,age,statusasaqualifiedindividualwithdisability,protectedveteranstatus,oranyothercharacteristicprotectedbylaw.

