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 horizonsDrive the Supply Review process within the SIOP cycle, identifying risks, constraints, trade-offs, and mitigation plansDevelop constrained and unconstrained supply plans that balance customer demand, production capacity, and inventory objectivesPartner closely with Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, and Commercial teams to ensure material availability and operational alignmentUse scenario modelling and analytics to evaluate options, support decision-making, and optimize service, cost, and working capital performanceDrive continuous improvement initiatives and standardize planning processes to improve scalability, efficiency, and business outcomesLead, coach, and develop a team of Supply Chain Planning professionals while fostering collaboration and accountabilitySupport new product introductions and product lifecycle transitions, ensuring supply chain readiness and successful executionQualifications & Experience:Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferredStrong experience in supply chain planning within a manufacturing environment, including supply planning, capacity management, and S&OP/SIOP processesDeep knowledge of ERP systems, with SAP experience preferred, and advanced proficiency in Excel ...