Planning Manager

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

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.