Planning Professional I

Novo Nordisk A/S; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk Global Business Services in Bengaluru, India, invites a Planning Professional to optimize planning processes and drive performance in global supply planning.

You will support daily planning activities, create production and purchase plans, manage master data, evaluate performance, and collaborate with onshore teams to ensure timely decisions. The role requires 6–8 years in planning, strong data analysis, and SAP ECC/R3 experience; knowledge of OMP is a plus.

Qualifications

• Masters/Bachelors within supply chain management, production or mechanical (or equivalent) from a well-recognised institute.
• Over 6–8 years of hands‑on experience in planning and support functions, including managing offshored planning processes.
• Data Analysis & Processing Skills: Strong ability to analyze, interpret, and process complex data for decision‑making and operational efficiency.
• Supply Chain Expertise: Solid understanding of end-to-end supply chain concepts—Plan, Make, Source, Deliver, Return—and related master data management.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) with practical experience in SAP ECC/R3; knowledge of OMP is an added advantage.
• ERP & Planning Tools Experience: Proven capability in leveraging ERP systems and planning tools to optimize supply chain operations and support business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Support & Monitor Daily Planning Activities: Support and monitor daily planning activities and KPIs in GBS.
• Production and Purchase Planning: Create and maintain production and purchase plans; maintain planning-relevant Master Data and evaluate its quality.
• Order Management: Evaluate and process new Sales Orders/Process Orders for capacity and feasibility; confirm orders and communicate delays or stock level impacts; collaborate with local Flow Managers and Country Supply Chain Responsible.
• Master Data Management: Maintain and evaluate planning-relevant Master Data; provide corrections and engage with stakeholders to ensure data quality.
• Support Onshore Teams: Conduct regular meetings with onshore teams; provide planning reports, ad hoc analysis, and support for process transitions.
• Performance Reporting and Improvement: Log root causes for deviations; investigate and present preventive actions; continuously improve processes.

Skills

Data analysis

Supply chain concepts

MS Office

Education

Masters/Bachelors in supply chain management, production or mechanical

Tools

SAP ECC/R3

OMP

Job description

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Planning Professional - Supply Chain
Department : Global Operational Planning (GOP) Supply Chain
Company : Novo Nordisk Global Business Services(GBS)

Are you passionate about Supply Chain Management? Do you have the skills and experience to optimize planning processes and drive performance improvement? If yes, then you might be the Supply Chain Planner we are looking for! Join our dynamic and collaborative team in Bengaluru, India, and make a difference in ensuring a balanced global supply plan. Read more and apply today!

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 a Planning Professional at Novo Nordisk, you will:

Support & Monitor Daily Planning Activities:

• Support and monitor daily planning activities and KPIs in GBS
• Provide support to SCI in offshored planning processes.

Production and Purchase Planning:

• Create and maintain production and purchase plans
• Maintain planning-relevant Master Data and evaluate its quality
• Report on planning performance and evaluate transactional data quality

Order Management:

• Evaluate and process new Sales Orders/Process Orders for capacity and feasibility
• Confirm orders and ensure timely communication regarding delays or stock level impacts
• Collaborate with local Flow Managers and Country Supply Chain Responsible

Master Data Management:

• Maintain and evaluate planning-relevant Master Data
• Provide corrections and engage with stakeholders to ensure data quality

Support Onshore Teams:

• Conduct regular meetings with onshore teams
• Provide planning reports, ad hoc analysis, and support for process transitions

Performance Reporting and Improvement:

• Log root causes for deviations in production or purchase plans
• Investigate and present preventive/mitigating actions to handle deviations
• Continuously improve processes within your area of responsibility

Qualifications:

We are looking for a candidate with the following qualifications:

• Masters/Bachelors within supply chain management, production or mechanical (or equivalent) from a well-recognised institute
• Extensive Experience in Planning & Support: Over 6–8 years of hands‑on experience in planning and support functions, including managing offshored planning processes
• Data Analysis & Processing Skills: Strong ability to analyze, interpret, and process complex data for decision‑making and operational efficiency
• Supply Chain Expertise: Solid understanding of end-to-end supply chain concepts—Plan, Make, Source, Deliver, Return—and related master data management.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) with practical experience in SAP ECC/R3; knowledge of OMP is an added advantage.
• ERP & Planning Tools Experience: Proven capability in leveraging ERP systems and planning tools to optimize supply chain operations and support business objectives.

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.

Deadline

4 September 2026

Novo Nordisk is currently in the process of adjusting job titles globally. Please note that the job title listed in this advertisement may be subject to change. More detailed information will be provided during the recruitment process.

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.