Senior Supply Chain Partner, API Manufacturing

Novo Nordisk A/S; Kalundborg; On-site; DKK 651,000 - 957,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk A/S in Kalundborg, Denmark, invites a Senior Supply Chain Partner to join Global Manufacturing Supply (GMS) API Manufacturing. You will shape tactical plans, manage inventory projections, and partner with VP/SVP areas to align API manufacturing and warehousing decisions.

You will analyze supply chain data with BI tools, update API plans, and drive improvements across the API network. The role requires 3+ years in pharma or regulated industry, full English proficiency, and strong

Qualifications

• An academic degree within supply chain, business, engineering or similar.
• + 3 years of experience from pharma or other regulated industry.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint; SAP is an advantage; APICS CSCP/CPIM certification is an advantage.
• Strong ability to explain complex data clearly to various stakeholders.
• Full proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Support senior stakeholders with inventory projections and what-if analysis.
• Validate demand input and production plan output from an API (Active pharmaceutical ingredients) perspective.
• Implement supply chain improvements in line with outcomes from the S&OP decision process.
• Update tactical API plans based on the latest guidance and decisions.
• Validate demand input and production plan output from a raw material perspective.
• Ensure warehouse and storage space availability across all products, through up-to-date freezer requirement projections.
• Analyse supply chain and production data using BI tools to identify improvement opportunities.

Skills

English proficiency

Data storytelling

Education

Academic degree in supply chain, business, engineering or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP

APICS CSCP/CPIM

Job description

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Senior Supply Chain Partner, API Manufacturing

Category: Supply Chain

Location: Kalundborg, Region Zealand, DK

Sr. Supply Chain Partner
Global Manufacturing Supply (GMS)
API Manufacturing
Location: Kalundborg onsite, Denmark

Your impact begins here.

Turn complex supply chain scenarios into decisions that help secure the future supply of life‑saving medicines. Join Novo in Kalundborg as a Senior Supply Chain Partner and become a trusted advisor across our global API manufacturing network - shaping tactical plans, identifying risks and opportunities, and driving smarter ways of working.

What you’ll do

As a Sr. Supply Chain Partner, you will play a key role in ensuring that Novo can deliver to the needed demand from our stakeholders, while maintaining the right utilization of facilities and flow of products across our supply chain.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Support senior stakeholders with inventory projections and what-if analysis and scenarios

• Have a deep understanding of the volume scenarios and interdependencies and how this translates into risks and opportunities within the Supply Chain Network

Maintaining Tactical Supply Chain Parameters

• Validate demand input and production plan output from an API (Active pharmaceutical ingredients) perspective.
• Implement supply chain improvements in line with outcomes from the S&OP decision process.
• Update tactical API plans based on the latest guidance and decisions.
• Validate demand input and production plan output from a raw material perspective.
• Ensure warehouse and storage space availability across all products, through up-to-date freezer requirement projections

Business Partnering with other VP/SVP Areas

• Be the “go-to” person for other VP/SVP areas, in terms of insights into dilemmas within API manufacturing and warehousing.
• Identify and communicate risks and opportunities to ensure the best decisions for Novo Nordisk.
• Drive process optimization and alignment with dependent processes.
• Analyse supply chain and production data using BI tools to identify improvement opportunities.

Who you’ll work with

API Supply Chain Management is the central department for the API manufacturing units in Denmark and US. We are responsible for the supply prerequisites within API manufacturing, and we support the Sales & Operations Planning activities and inventory management. We also provide analytical consultancy for supply chain tasks for API and stakeholders through advanced analytics and other relevant Digital Supply Chain tools.

The atmosphere in our team is fun, dynamic, collaborative, and fast-paced. We work closely with internal stakeholders, including Sales & Operations Planning, Supply Chain Network Strategy, GL&D Business Partners, and manufacturing site operations teams. Together, we strive to deliver high-quality results, meet deadlines, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients worldwide.

What you’ll bring

• An academic degree within supply chain, business, engineering or similar.
• + 3 years of experience from pharma or other regulated industry.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint, SAP is considered an advantage. It is also an advantage if you have APICS CSCP/CPIM certification.
• Strong ability to explain complex data clearly to various stakeholders.
• Full proficiency in English.

As a person, you are proactive, work independently, and excel at fostering collaboration across the organization. You possess strong interpersonal skills and communicate effectively at all levels. With your friendly and open-minded nature, you contribute to creating a positive and engaging work environment.

What you can expect here

You will work in a international environment where your scientific expertise is valued, and your contribution can influence decisions across functions and markets. You will be trusted to take ownership, encouraged to make your voice heard and supported in developing your skills. Together, we contribute to advancing innovative treatments for people living with serious chronic diseases.

What we offer

Salary: The annual base salary for this role ranges from DKK 651,000 to DKK 956 , 900 , depending on the level of the position. Placement within the range will be assessed during the recruitment process based on the candidate’s skills, competencies, knowledge and relevant experience.

Incentives and benefits: The salary package may include short-term and/or long-term incentives and other employee benefits based on position level, location, functional area, and relevant market benchmarks. Learn more about our Reward Philosophy here .

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