Logistics Specialist (REMOTE)

Logistics Specialist –(REMOTE)

Arxada is a global specialty chemicals business that’s committed to solving the world’s toughest preservation challenges through better science. [With a proud history of innovation dating back more than a century], we aim to help our customers develop more sustainable solutions that protect and maintain the health and wellbeing of people and extend the life of vital infrastructure while working to reduce our and our customers’ ecological footprint.

Sustainable preservation is one of our top priorities. We are making significant strategic investments that will not only decrease our own environmental footprint, but also help customers adapt to long-term environmental and social change through the development of cleaner, greener solutions.

Essential Job Functions:

• Responsible to maintain and build an ethical and effective partnerships with internal stakeholders and logistics business partners.
• When required, conduct business analysis related to logistics items, assist with RFPs, and look for opportunities to optimize supply chain networks including 3rd party distribution centers, and executing business plans to achieve P&L objectives.
• Analyze cost drivers, leveraging KPIs/metrics to support business strategies.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret logistics cost data and present data-driven insights and recommendations for cost savings opportunities to stakeholders across the organization.
• Work with cross-functional teams, help drive and implement process improvements and change management initiatives.  
• Offer an analytics perspective to all team members on various projects and initiatives.
• Logistics Contract Management
• Project Management
• Support Organization Sustainability efforts
• Perform invoice auditing and approval of freight and other logistics related invoices.
• Ability to resolve/troubleshoot invoices’ discrepancies
• Follows Company policies and procedures and departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Remain flexible and adaptable to evolving business requirements and processes.

Qualifications and Experience

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• Associate degree or above required (supply chain or logistics preferred)
• Advanced Excel proficiency required
• SAP knowledge and aptitude preferred
• Knowledge of all modes of transportation

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.