About the department

At Novo Nordisk, we are helping to improve the quality of life for millions of people worldwide. For more than 100 years, we have led the way in diabetes care. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on life-changing careers, and the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world.

In NC, we have a newly established department of Global Contract Manufacturing (GCM) Supply Chain under the parent organization based in Denmark. GCM is part of Novo Nordisk’s Product Supply organization and is responsible for all Novo Nordisk contract and license manufacturing of intermediates, drug substances, semi-finished and finished drug products to global markets. GCM Supply Chain is responsible for all supply chains between Novo Nordisk and its Contract Manufacturing Organisations. The department develops and establishes supply chains for new Contract Manufacturing Organisations and manages the purchase planning responsibility for all Contract Manufacturing Organisations in operations.

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 12 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leave
• Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products
• Tuition reimbursement
• 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

Secure supply of Novo Nordisk products produced by Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMO) located in the US for further production in the Novo Nordisk supply chain or towards supply to patients. Ensure supply chain understanding of how our CMO products link into the overall Novo Nordisk processes to ensure decisions are based on holistic supply chain assessment. Knowledgeable of supply/demand planning, supply chain management and SAP interfaces and a keen interest in ensuring supply of product to Novo Nordisk patients

Relationships

Reports to Associate Manager.

Essential Functions

• Perform monthly Supply Network Planning and weekly Operational Planning
• Responsible for delivering accurate and timely forecast to our CMOs according to the contractual agreements, to include communicating significant changes to the CMO, Operations Manager and Category Manager
• Coordinate the purchase planning process and determine right-sized inventory levels according to corporate policies and in agreement with relevant production site(s) by considering inventory capacity, shelf-life, demand fluctuations and other relevant supply chain aspects
• Plan and execute prioritization of sampling and QC analysis of delivered orders according to criticality
• Handle orders & follow up on them with CMOs, Affiliates, Shipping, warehouse, and Global Contract Manufacturing (GCM) Operations & QA to ensure material availability according to demand
• Monitor inventory of critical production materials at the CMOs – according to agreements and ensure monthly stock-alignment between stock report from CMO and Novo Nordisk (NN) systems.
• Manage invoice flow: handling, reviewing, approving
• Manage forecast and operational scrap process to ensure right provisions are made, extensions are initiated, and physical scrap is handled
• Oversee Shipping process in collaboration with CMO, NN stakeholders and assigned forwarder
• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Other accountabilities 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or relevant field of study from an accredited university required or equivalent combination of education & experience. May consider an Associate’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or relevant field of study from an accredited university with a minimum of five (5) years progressively responsible experience in supply chain planning required. May consider a High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of seven (7) years progressively responsible experience in supply chain planning required
• Minimum of three (3) years progressively responsible experience in supply chain planning required
• Professional Certification through APICS (CSCP or CPIM) or ISM (CPSCM) preferred
• Experience in one or more of the following areas required:
  • Supply Planning
  • Demand Planning
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Pharmaceutical or other FDA regulated industry

• Demonstrated experience with supply/demand planning, purchase and production planning required
• Demonstrated experience with SAP ECC/APO, Tableau, Scenario based planning tools required
• Knowledge within systematic problem solving & acumen for process optimization plus
• Sold analytical skills preferred
• Ability to identify solutions that are robust & will ensure the correct quality level preferred
• Excellent proficiency in communication skills; both written & verbal required
• Demonstrate action-oriented behaviors required
• Collaboration with colleagues & stakeholders across functions & departments required
• Work in structured manner & take ownership of assignments required
• Result-oriented & take pride in delivering on milestones preferred
• Motivate colleagues through positive, forthcoming attitude preferred

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

At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.

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.

If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.