Shipping Specialist

Lead Shipping Specialist

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 Lead Shipping Specialist in Mapleton, IL, you will play a vital role in ensuring products and materials are shipped safely, accurately, and on time to customers. You will coordinate shipments, carriers, customer pickups, documentation, SAP transactions, regulatory requirements while working closely with other departments. This role directly contributes to business success by keeping the supply moving, maintaining compliance, and providing excellent customer service. As Arxada continues to grow, this position offers meaningful impact, and an essential part of delivering products safely and reliably to customers.

Essential Job Functions

Prepare and maintain domestic and export shipping documentation, including BOLs, COAs, SDS, Labels, and other regulatory requirements

Coordinate customer pickups, carrier appointments, 3PL activities, and trailer scheduling to support on-time delivery.

Maintain accurate shipment, inventory, and production information in SAP and other logistics tracking systems

Resolve shipment, inventory, labeling, carrier, and warehouse discrepancies by working with internal teams and external partners

Support compliance requirements for hazardous materials, cargo tank, dryvan, and LTL shipments, exports, and other specialized logistics activities

Coordinate daily domestic and international shipments, ensuring products are shipped safely, accurately, and on schedule

Partner with Production, Warehouse, Quality, Regulatory, EHS, customer, and carriers to improve logistics processes, service, safety, and efficiency

Qualifications & Experience

Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced logistics environment

Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with customers, carriers, warehouse teams, 3PLs, and cross functional partners.

Strong attention to detail and accuracy when managing shipping documentation, inventory, SAP transactions, and regulatory requirements

Experience with logistics, transportation, warehousing, supply chain, or a related manufacturing environment preferred

Working knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications preferred

Ability to understand and follow hazardous material, transportation, safety, and regulatory requirements

The expected salary range for this role is 59,000 $- 72,000 $, but specific employee compensation may vary depending on factors including experience, education, training, licensure, certification, location and other job-related, non-discriminatory factors permitted by law.

This role is also eligible to earn a short-term incentive bonus and the following benefits: 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays and paid sick leave.

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.