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 Logistics Analyst in San José, Costa Rica, you will play a vital role in optimizing our supply chain operations and ensuring seamless movement of goods across our global network.
You will contribute by transforming data into actionable insights, supporting decision-making, and driving continuous improvement across logistics processes.
This role is part of our global operations organization, where collaboration, resilience, and a drive for excellence enable us to deliver reliable and sustainable solutions to our customers.
Joining Arxada means being part of a growth-focused organization where you can go beyond expectations and make a meaningful impact.
Essential Job Functions:
Analyze logistics and transportation data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement
Support end-to-end supply chain planning, including inventory management, demand alignment, and distribution optimization
Collaborate cross-functionally with procurement, operations, and external partners to ensure timely and cost-effective deliveries
Develop and maintain dashboards, KPIs, and reporting tools to track logistics performance and support data-driven decisions
Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service levels, reduce costs, and improve operational efficiency
Ensure compliance with internal policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements across logistics activities
Contribute to strategic projects aimed at strengthening Arxada’s global supply chain capabilities
Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or a related field
Proven experience in logistics, supply chain analysis, or a similar analytical role
Strong analytical mindset with proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, or similar)
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and drive projects to completion in a dynamic environment
Knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and logistics processes is advantageous
Fluency in English (written and spoken); Spanish proficiency is a plus
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.
CR02Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or a related field
- Proven experience in logistics, supply chain analysis, or a similar analytical role
- Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, or similar)
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive projects to completion
- Knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and logistics processes
- Fluency in English (written and spoken)
- Spanish proficiency
What We Do
Arxada is a global science-based specialty ingredients business creating innovative chemistry and solutions. With customers in more than 100 countries, it achieved sales of CHF 2.0 billion in 2023. The company aims to solve the world’s toughest preservation challenges by enhancing sustainability with cleaner, greener solutions. Arxada focuses on multiple end-markets, primarily in: Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection, providing a broad portfolio of differentiated products and solutions, supported by its science and innovation capabilities, in-depth regulatory know-how and track record in manufacturing and process development. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), the company’s 3,400 employees contribute to the success of its customers, spanning 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers. Arxada is held by Herens Midco S.à r.l
