Planner

Novo Nordisk A/S; Kalundborg; Remote; DKK 500,000 - 734,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk A/S in Kalundborg is seeking a Planner in PP5 to coordinate production planning across M5 and collaborate with Production, Process, Logistics, Procurement and Quality. You will help ensure execution is aligned with plan and drive improvements in planning data and tools.

The role emphasizes cross-functional communication, structured problem-solving and a proactive, data-driven approach to capacity, material availability and changes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant technical discipline.
• Experience in manufacturing, production planning or supply chain planning.
• Strong coordination and stakeholder management.
• Interest in manufacturing processes and operations.
• Good analytical skills and data-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating production plans across multiple production lines and stakeholders.
• Ensuring availability of raw materials, blends, equipment and production capacity.
• Supporting daily production execution while managing changes, delays and replanning.
• Monitoring capacity utilization and identifying potential bottlenecks.
• Supporting startup, shutdown and project-related production activities.
• Maintaining planning data and ensuring high-quality documentation.
• Using data and planning insights to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Building strong relationships across production, quality, logistics and supply chain functions.

Skills

Structured problem-solving

Coordination

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Data-driven mindset

Collaborative mindset

Curious about production equipment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ERP systems (SAP)

Job description

Are you interested in production planning and motivated by coordinating complex manufacturing activities across multiple stakeholders?

Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where priorities can change quickly and where planning plays a critical role in ensuring successful production execution? If so, you could be our new Planner in PP5 in Kalundborg.

The Position

As a Planner, you will play a central role in coordinating production planning activities across M5. You will work closely with Production, Process, Logistics, Procurement, Quality and other key stakeholders to ensure that production activities are executed efficiently and according to plan.

The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development of planning processes, tools and ways of working in a growing and complex production environment.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating production plans across multiple production lines and stakeholders.
• Ensuring availability of raw materials, blends, equipment and production capacity.
• Supporting daily production execution while managing changes, delays and replanning activities.
• Monitoring capacity utilization and identifying potential bottlenecks.
• Supporting startup, shutdown and project-related production activities.
• Maintaining planning data and ensuring high-quality documentation.
• Using data and planning insights to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Building strong relationships across production, quality, logistics and supply chain functions.

Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you have a structured and proactive approach to problem-solving and enjoy collaborating across many interfaces.

We imagine that you have:

• A bachelor's degree within Supply Chain, Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or another relevant technical discipline.
• Experience from manufacturing, production planning, supply chain planning or a similar area.
• Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills.
• An interest in manufacturing processes, equipment and operational excellence.
• Good analytical skills and a data-driven mindset.

It would be considered an advantage if you also have:

• Experience from the pharmaceutical industry or another highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of GMP/GxP requirements.
• Experience with ERP systems and planning tools such as SAP or similar solutions.
• Previous exposure to capacity planning, forecasting or production scheduling.

As a Person

You are someone who enjoys taking ownership and creating structure in a complex environment. You remain calm under pressure and are comfortable adjusting plans when business needs change.

Furthermore, you:

• Work proactively and independently.
• Have a collaborative mindset and build strong relationships across functions.
• Are curious and interested in understanding technical processes and production equipment.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Have a continuous improvement mindset and enjoy identifying opportunities to optimize processes.

About the Department

M5 is a complex manufacturing organization supporting multiple internal customers and production activities simultaneously. This creates a dynamic environment with significant coordination across functions and stakeholders.

As our new Planner, you will become part of a team that is working to strengthen planning capabilities, improve transparency and develop more robust planning processes and tools. You will therefore have the opportunity to shape future ways of working while contributing to reliable production execution and operational excellence.

Working at Novo Nordisk

At Novo Nordisk, we do not wait for change. We drive it.

We are a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We embrace the spirit of experimentation and strive for excellence without compromising quality. We never shy away from opportunities to develop, we seize them.

From research and development to manufacturing, marketing and sales, we are all working to move the needle on patient care.

Salary and benefits

Salary: For this role, the annual base salary ranges from DKK 499,600 to 734,400, depending on your experience and competencies.

Incentives and benefits: The package may include short- and/or long-term incentives as well as additional employee benefits, aligned with the position level, location, and market benchmarks.

Contact

For further information, please contact Michael Langkjaer ([e-mail])

Deadline

Please apply before the 4th of October.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

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

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've 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 what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and preventing 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.