Novo Nordisk · 2 days ago
Associate Supply Chain Planner - API
Clayton, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expNovo Nordisk is a leading company in diabetes care dedicated to improving the quality of life for millions. The Associate Supply Chain Planner role involves aligning production and material plans with customer needs while ensuring efficient use of manufacturing resources and continuously improving logistic processes.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Review, challenge & ensure execution of operational planning in collaboration with central planning functions
Proactively identify, analyze, & respond to potential issues affecting raw material planning, production planning or supply chain overall
Collaborate closely with suppliers & internal stakeholders to optimize schedules & production plans
Support the planned shipment of active pharmaceutical ingredients to external customers according to order dates or inventory policies
Implement LEAN & flow in the plant, proactively, show a LEAN mindset
Other accountabilities, as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field, or equivalent combination of education & experience required
Excellent verbal & written communication skills; & good presentation skills required
Organization/Planning: Ability to develop & manage action plans to achieve targets required
Preferred
Professional Certification through APICS (CSCP or CPIM) or ISM (CPSCM) a plus
Minimum one (1) year of experience in Supply Chain Management, production planning, material planning, supplier management or related field preferred
Computer skills including experience with Microsoft Excel & electronic material management systems preferred
Familiarity with SAP (APO & ECC) preferred
Proven process improvement & problem-solving skills preferred
Experience in LEAN manufacturing a plus
Benefits
Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions
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 14 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leave
Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products
Tuition Assistance
Life & Disability Insurance
Employee Referral Awards
Company
Novo Nordisk
Novo Nordisk is a healthcare company that produces and distributes insulin and other diabetes drugs to treat chronic diseases.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$22M2018-12-05Post Ipo Equity· $22M
1981-07-09IPO
Leadership Team
Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen
President and CEO
Lars Sorensen
President & CEO
Recent News
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