Logistics Analyst-Costa Rica (6month assignment)

Logistics Analyst -Costa Rica (6 month temporary assignment)

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.

We are looking for a local Logistics Analyst based in Costa Rica. This critical role is responsible for driving improvement to our service and quality elements of transportation through effective analysis and management of activity. The Logistics Analyst will manage outbound customer shipments and stock transfers for all domestic modes – Bulk, Intermodal, Rail, Truckload, LTL, Air, and Small Parcel. This role is available on a 6-month fixed term contract.

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

Qualifications and Experience

• 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.