- Location
- US - Morristown, NJ - REMOTE, United States of America · US - Alpharetta, GA - REMOTE
- Workplace
- Remote
- Type
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Source
- Workday
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 Planning Manager, 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 support sustainable growth. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic and hands-on supply chain leader who thrives in a dynamic, global environment and is passionate about driving operational excellence.
Essential Job Functions:
Lead the global master production planning process across short-, medium-, and long-term planning horizons
Drive the Supply Review process within the SIOP cycle, identifying risks, constraints, trade-offs, and mitigation plans
Develop constrained and unconstrained supply plans that balance customer demand, production capacity, and inventory objectives
Partner closely with Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, and Commercial teams to ensure material availability and operational alignment
Use scenario modelling and analytics to evaluate options, support decision-making, and optimize service, cost, and working capital performance
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and standardize planning processes to improve scalability, efficiency, and business outcomes
Lead, coach, and develop a team of Supply Chain Planning professionals while fostering collaboration and accountability
Support new product introductions and product lifecycle transitions, ensuring supply chain readiness and successful execution
Qualifications & Experience:
Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
Strong experience in supply chain planning within a manufacturing environment, including supply planning, capacity management, and S&OP/SIOP processes
Deep knowledge of ERP systems, with SAP experience preferred, and advanced proficiency in Excel and planning analytics tools
Proven leadership experience with the ability to coach, develop, and inspire high-performing teams
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable business decisions
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with experience working in global, cross-functional environments
Results-oriented mindset with a passion for continuous improvement, collaboration, and operational excellence
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.
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.
