Adv Planning Insight Professional I - MRP Controller

Novo Nordisk; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk Global Business Services (GBS) in Bengaluru seeks an Adv Planning Insight Professional I – MRP Controller to ensure material availability for production-critical components. You will link planning, sourcing, and production, flag risks early, and drive resolution across global supply chains.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, master-data accuracy, and cross-functional collaboration with planning, sourcing, and production teams.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Production, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
• 6+ years of experience in planning and support functions with solid supply chain knowledge.
• Hands-on SAP ECC/R3 experience is mandatory; OMP experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency with MS Office and ability to build dashboards/reports for stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily/weekly MRP signals and ensure material availability for incoming components.
• Provide early alerts for long lead times, shortages, or supply risks; track requisitions to completion.
• Identify shortages, assess production impact, lead shortage reviews with cross-functional teams.
• Report KPIs on material availability, on-time delivery, MRP exceptions, and inventory health.
• Coordinate with Production, Planning, Quality, and Warehouse to ensure smooth material flow.
• Ensure accuracy of master data parameters in MRP and drive corrections with Planning/Data teams.
• Support offshore planning processes and train colleagues to build capability.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Dashboard/reporting

Communication

Education

Master's or Bachelor's in Supply Chain Management or Production/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP ECC/R3

OMP

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Job title: Adv Planning Insight Professional I – MRP Controller Department: Global Business Services (GBS) Supply Chain Company: Novo Nordisk Global Business Services (GBS)

Keep production lines moving and patients supplied by ensuring the right materials are in the right place at the right time, every single day.

About The Department

The GSC&BD GBS unit is in Bengaluru, India, with our headquarters in Denmark. We are focused on consolidating supply chain activities and driving performance improvement. As part of the Global Operational Planning team, our role involves continuous improvement of our operational planning processes and systems to ensure a balanced supply plan on a global scale. The atmosphere is dynamic and collaborative, with a strong emphasis on teamwork.

The position

As an MRP Controller within our Global Business Services (GBS) unit, you will play a critical role in ensuring continuous material availability for production-critical components. You will be the vital link between planning, sourcing, and production identifying risks early, driving resolution, and keeping our global supply chain running smoothly.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Monitoring daily and weekly MRP signals, validating system-generated requirements, and ensuring accurate material availability for all incoming components
• Providing early alerts to the Sourcing team for components with long lead times, shortages, or supply risks, and tracking purchase requisitions and orders through to timely completion
• Identifying material shortages proactively, assessing production impact, and leading shortage review discussions with Sourcing, Planning, and Production teams escalating critical situations with clear risk analysis and mitigation plans
• Maintaining and reporting on KPIs including material availability, supplier on-time delivery, MRP exception closures, shortage resolution lead time, and inventory health metrics
• Coordinating with Production, Planning, Quality, and Warehouse teams to ensure seamless material flow, and supporting new product introductions from a material readiness perspective
• Ensuring accuracy of master data parameters (lead time, MOQ, safety stock) in the MRP system and driving corrections in collaboration with Planning and Master Data teams
• Supporting global supply chain functions in offshored planning processes and training colleagues to build capability across the team

Qualifications

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented planning professional who thrives in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.

You Will Bring With You

• A Master's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Production, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent from a well-recognised institute, with a strong academic track record
• 6+ years of experience working with planning and support functions, with a solid understanding of supply chain concepts (Plan, Make, Source, Deliver, Return and supporting master data)
• Hands-on SAP ECC/R3 experience (mandatory); OMP experience within Supply Chain is an added advantage
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to process data, identify trends, and drive decisions in offshored planning processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and the ability to build dashboards and reports for stakeholder communication
• Effective cross-functional collaboration and communication skills, with the confidence to elevate critical supply issues clearly and constructively

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with an unconventional spirit, a rare determination, and a constant curiosity. For over 100 years, this unordinary mindset has seen us build a company unlike any other. One where a collective passion for our purpose, mutual respect, and a willingness to go beyond what we know delivers extraordinary results.

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.

Deadline

2 September 2026