Supply Planner

Novo Nordisk; Taastrup; On-site; DKK 500,000 - 734,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk in Høje-Taastrup, Denmark is looking for a Supply Planner to secure the reliable supply of production materials. You will join Global Supplier Operations and take responsibility for sourcing production materials and managing purchase orders within assigned material categories, balancing quality and on-time delivery.

You will collaborate across an international supply chain with suppliers, manufacturing sites and internal teams, translate production needs into purchasing plans,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field.
• Experience or strong understanding of supply chain disciplines such as planning, sourcing, shipping or logistics, ideally from a complex multinational organisation.
• Good IT understanding, including experience with SAP and Microsoft Office, together with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A quality-focused mindset, ideally including knowledge of GxP, as well as relevant exposure to international import or export activities.
• Professional proficiency in written and spoken English, strong communication skills and the ability to build productive relationships across a large organisation.

Responsibilities

• Managing supply and purchase orders: Identify purchasing requirements, create and prioritise purchase orders, monitor supplier confirmations and follow up on deliveries to support timely material availability.
• Maintaining healthy inventory levels: Monitor item-specific stock levels, investigate potential shortages or discrepancies and help ensure inventory information remains correct and up to date.
• Coordinating with stakeholders: Collaborate with manufacturing sites, planners, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, warehouses, shipping and supply management colleagues to align sourcing plans with current production needs.
• Building effective supplier relationships: Maintain clear communication with global suppliers, align delivery plans with production requirements and support the delivery of materials on time and in full.
• Ensuring reliable data and processes: Maintain purchasing data in relevant systems, collaborate with system stakeholders and support invoice verification and posting in Coupa.

Skills

Supply chain knowledge

Structured approach

Stakeholder communication

English proficiency

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Høje-Taastrup, Denmark

Help secure the reliable supply of production materials that supports manufacturing across Novo Nordisk. As a Supply Planner, you will combine planning, supplier collaboration and data-driven decision-making to help ensure materials are available when and where they are needed.

Your new role

In this position, you will join Global Supplier Operations and take responsibility for sourcing production materials and managing purchase orders within assigned material categories. Your overall objective will be to maintain a stable supply while balancing quality and delivery.

You will work across an international supply chain, acting as an important link between suppliers, manufacturing sites and internal functions. The role requires you to understand changing production needs, translate them into purchasing plans and address supply challenges proactively.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Managing supply and purchase orders: Identify purchasing requirements, create and prioritise purchase orders, monitor supplier confirmations and follow up on deliveries to support timely material availability.
• Maintaining healthy inventory levels: Monitor item-specific stock levels, investigate potential shortages or discrepancies and help ensure inventory information remains correct and up to date.
• Coordinating with stakeholders: Collaborate with manufacturing sites, planners, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, warehouses, shipping and supply management colleagues to align sourcing plans with current production needs.
• Building effective supplier relationships: Maintain clear communication with global suppliers, align delivery plans with production requirements and support the delivery of materials on time and in full.
• Ensuring reliable data and processes: Maintain purchasing data in relevant systems, collaborate with system stakeholders and support invoice verification and posting in Coupa.

You will be authorised to act on behalf of Novo Nordisk in interactions with external suppliers and to purchase relevant production materials within the applicable approval framework. You will also be expected to challenge existing ways of working and contribute to improving processes within your area of supply chain responsibility.

Your new department

You will become part of Global Supplier Operations a department responsible for supporting the global supply of materials to Novo Nordisk production sites. The department works closely with manufacturing sites and a broad range of internal and external partners to help protect production continuity.

The environment is international, collaborative and fast-moving. Successful planning depends on effective coordination across functions, particularly when production plans, inventory positions or supplier delivery schedules change. You will therefore have the opportunity to build relationships throughout a large global organisation while developing your knowledge of sourcing, planning and regulated supply chains.

Your Skills And Qualifications

We are looking for someone who combines supply chain knowledge with a structured and proactive approach. You are comfortable handling several priorities at once, meeting deadlines and communicating with stakeholders who may have different needs or perspectives.

To succeed in the role, we expect you to have:

• A bachelor’s degree within Supply Chain or a related field.
• Experience or strong understanding of supply chain disciplines such as planning, sourcing, shipping or logistics, ideally from a complex multinational organisation.
• Good IT understanding, including experience with SAP and Microsoft Office, together with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A quality-focused mindset, ideally including knowledge of GxP, as well as relevant exposure to international import or export activities.
• Professional proficiency in written and spoken English, strong communication skills and the ability to build productive relationships across a large organisation.

You approach challenges with curiosity and initiative. You take ownership of follow-up activities, keep information accurate and communicate early when supply conditions change.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with determination, constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways forward. For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long-term health. One where diverse thinking, shared purpose and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results. When you join us, you're not just starting a job – you're becoming part of a story that spans generations.

What We Offer

There is, of course, more on offer here than the uniqueness of our culture and the extraordinary results we produce. Being part of a global healthcare company means opportunities to learn and develop are all around us, while our benefits are designed with your career and life stage in mind.

Salary

For this role, the Annual Base Salary ranges from DKK499,600 to DKK734,400, corresponding to the level of the position.

The placement within the salary 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 as well as other employee benefits based on position level, location, functional area and relevant market benchmarks.

Learn more about our Reward Philosophy here.

Contact

For further information about the position, please contact Magnus Hoffmann Rener at [e-mail].

Deadline

22 September 2026.

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.