Supply Chain Specialist ONSITE full time Mapleton, IL

Arxadais a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies in-depth regulatoryknow-howmanufacturingand 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)Arxadaemploys 3200 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers all committed to our customers success.

As a Supply Chain Specialistyou will be responsible for executing end-to-end raw material and distribution planning activities to ensure reliable supply optimized inventory and best-in-class service performance. This role operates across short- and mid-term planning horizons aligning supply with demand while proactively managing risks and constraints.

In addition the Specialist plays a critical role in supporting plant operations through inventory control cost management (including demurrage) and execution-focused supply chain activities. The position requires strong analytical capability operational discipline and cross-functional collaboration to drive performance across service cost and working capital.

Reporting to the Supply Planning Manager this position involves collaboration with diverse stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency.

The expected salary range for this role is 68000 $- 83000K $ 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:

Planning & Execution

• Executeraw material planning to ensure supply continuity and alignment with productionand demandrequirements
• Manage distribution planning to maintain product availability across warehouse networks
• Optimize inventory positions to meet service targets while minimizing excess and obsolescence
• Manage raw materials on rail using Railroad software (RailConnect) and/orother rail movement software.

Operational Support (Plant-Focused)

• Support plant operations with inventory control activities includingcycle counts reconciliation and data accuracy validation
• Partner with site teams to resolve inventory discrepancies and improve inventory integrity
• Provide hands-on supportfor dailyoperational activities to ensure smooth plant execution

Demurrage & Cost Oversight

• Monitor and managedemurrage and detention chargesensuring timely actions to minimize cost exposure
• Partner with logistics providers and internal stakeholders to prevent avoidable delays
• Analyze trends and implement improvements to reduce logistics-related costs

Risk Management & Problem Solving

• Proactively identify supply risks including delays shortages and capacity constraints
• Lead issue resolution through cross-functional coordination with Procurement Operations Logistics and Quality
• Communicate risks trade-offs and recovery plans clearly to stakeholders
• Maintain continuity of supply through proactive planning and escalation whereneeded

Data Integrity&SystemsManagement

• Maintain accurate and timely data in SAP including purchase orders confirmations and planning parameters
• Own planning master data to ensure system integrity and effective MRP execution
• Monitor inventory forecast changes and planning signals to drive informed decision-making

Continuous Improvement

• Identify and implement improvements to planning processes operational workflows and data accuracy
• Drive initiatives that improve service performance reduce working capital and optimize cost
• Support standardization and best practices across supply chain planning and execution

Qualifications & Experience:

• BS degree in Business Supply Chain Logistics Operations Management Engineering or equivalent experience
• Proficiency in SAP (or similar ERP systems) Excel and data analysis tools (e.g. Power BI)
• Good understanding of MRP inventory management and supply chain planning principles
• Experience with inventory control processes including cycle counting reconciliation and root cause analysis
• Strong problemsolving skills with high attention to detail and data accuracy
• Ability to manage crossfunctional relationships and drive issue resolution in a complex environment
• Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify and implement process enhancements

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.