Director of Supply Chain Operations -Material Protection (REMOTE-Alpharetta, Newark, Morristown/Hybrid)

Director of Supply Chain Operations -Material Protection (REMOTE-Alpharetta, Newark, Morristown/Hybrid)

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 Director of Supply Chain Operations, Material Protection, you will play a pivotal role in aligning Business Unit (BU) strategy with Integrated Operations to drive performance across demand, supply, cost, inventory and resilience. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in complex, cross‑functional environments, collaborates naturally with diverse stakeholders, embraces grit when navigating competing priorities, and proactively drives decisions that elevate service and value. Your leadership will help ensure that our Supply Chain and business teams are fully synchronized, delivering a unified plan that enables growth, efficiency, and a superior customer experience.

Essential Job Functions

• Lead the SIOP process across Demand and Executive cycles—ensuring decisions are data‑driven, timely and aligned across Commercial, Finance and Integrated Operations.
• Own end‑to‑end BU supply chain performance, balancing service, cost, inventory and resilience while anticipating risks and proactively addressing constraints.
• Build a unified revenue, supply and inventory plan by BU, reconciling customer needs, stocking strategies and inventory targets to meet business goals.
• Drive continuous improvement across demand planning quality, forecast accuracy, inventory health and overall supply chain decision‑making.
• Ensure customer segmentation and differentiated service models are embedded into all planning and operational decisions.
• Represent the BU in enterprise SIOP and cross‑functional forums, ensuring alignment with shared assets, priorities and strategic direction.
• Support successful execution of new product introductions by ensuring supply readiness and cross‑team collaboration.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain/Logistics (or relevant subject, ie Finance with required experience would be considered)
• 10+ years of cross‑functional Supply Chain and/or business experience. Highly experienced in navigating complex planning environments.
• Strong analytical, scenario‑planning and decision‑making skills with the ability to drive fact‑based strategies.
• Deep SIOP/IBP expertise across demand, supply and inventory planning.
• Demonstrated leadership capability—able to influence, align stakeholders, build trust and elevate organizational performance.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to facilitate high‑impact, cross‑functional decision forums.

The expected salary for this role  is 140-160,000k 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.  The schedule will have Friday and Saturday at home every week.

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.

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