Supply Chain Planner

About the Department

At Novo Nordisk we want to make a difference. For more than 100 years we have led the way in diabetes care. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world.

In NC we operate three pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities that are responsible for fulfilling different steps in our injectable and oral treatment supply chains. Our Product Supply Aseptic Manufacturing (PS AM) facility in Clayton NC is a 457000 square foot aseptic fill and finish site that is responsible for producing innovative injectable diabetes and obesity treatments. At PS AM youll join a global network of manufacturing professionals who are passionate about what they do.

What we offer you:

• Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions
• All employees enjoy generous paid time off including 14 paid holidays
• Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance effective day one
• Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option
• Family Focused Benefits including 14weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leave
• Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products
• Tuition Assistance
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Employee Referral Awards

At Novo Nordisk you will find opportunities resources and mentorship to help grow and build your career. Are you ready to realize your potential Join Team Novo Nordisk and help us make what matters.

The Position

Develop production plans and forecast material needs based on customer demand manufacturing capacities and lead times; schedule manufacturing lines.

Relationships

Reports to Supply Chain Manager.

Essential Functions

• Develop and publish production schedules for pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Complete daily Operations Planning tasks in SAP APO
• Update data in SAP; ensure master data integrity
• Establish production plans that meet customer demands and reflect an understanding of production capabilities
• Proactively identify and respond to potential issues affecting supply chain
• Ensure deliveries of finished products to Customers according to requirements
• Maintain and develop department procedures according to cGMPs
• Improve customer feedback through frequent communication with customers
• Establish strong relationships with stakeholders
• Implement LEAN and Flow in the plant proactively show a LEAN mindset
• Through high-quality communication create transparency of the supply chain
• Perform other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

Ability to work in an open office environment with the possibility of frequent distraction. Ability to travel up to 10% of the time (% can change on a case-by-case basis based on the role).

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field required; MBA preferred
• 1-5 years experience in Supply Chain Management production planning or related field or combination of education and relevant experience preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; good presentation skills preferred
• Computer skills including experience with Excel and electronic material management systems preferred
• Familiarity with SAP (APO and ECC) preferred
• Proven process improvement and problem-solving skills preferred
• Experience in lean manufacturing a plus
• Able to develop and manage action plans to achieve targets required

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk were not chasing quick fixes were creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years weve been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of whats possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives seek out bold ideas and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together were making healthcare more accessible treating and defeating diseases and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us you become part of something bigger a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.

Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race ethnicity color religion sex gender identity sexual orientation national origin disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local state or federal laws rules or regulations.

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