Master Production Scheduler - German Speaker

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 Master Production Scheduler based in Barcelona, you will be a key driver in ensuring smooth, reliable, and efficient production planning within our Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE) organization. You will add value by bringing analytical rigor, cross-functional collaboration, and a proactive mindset to build and execute production schedules that keep our global supply chain moving. This role sits at the heart of our operations and offers the opportunity to influence business performance, collaborate with diverse teams, and contribute to Arxada's continued growth. If you are energized by problem-solving, continuous improvement, and making a tangible impact, this is a meaningful opportunity to join a team where you can grow and thrive.

Essential Job Functions

• Build, manage, and optimize the master production schedule, ensuring alignment with sales forecasts, inventory, operations, and production plans.
• Lead demand analysis, challenge forecasts using MAPE and BIAS insights, and facilitate monthly Demand SIOP meetings.
• Create and maintain SAP process orders and develop rolling 18-month production plans, adjusting as needed based on Supply SIOP outcomes.
• Resolve supply, demand, and capacity issues while optimizing labor and equipment utilization.
• Manage purchase requisitions, monitor supplier performance, and ensure timely posting of goods and invoice receipts.
• Drive inventory optimization, including the reduction of aged and blocked stock and improvement of raw, semi-finished, and finished goods accuracy.
• Coordinate intercompany and internal plant shipments, ensuring accurate material flows and system signals.
• Collaborate with Operations, Procurement, Production Planning, Sales, Customer Service, and Logistics to ensure alignment and effective communication across the value chain.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or Logistics.
• Advanced experience in supply chain, logistics, or production planning.
• Strong proficiency in SAP and MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to present data clearly to support continuous improvement.
• Business-fluent German (required) and strong English (preferred).
• APICS CPIM certification preferred.
• Demonstrated strengths in adaptability, collaboration, problem-solving, communication, and driving results.

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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