Associate Supply Chain Planner

Novo Nordisk; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leading pay & annual bonus

Paid time off - 14 holidays

Health, dental, vision insurance (day

401K with company match

Parental & family leave

Tuition Assistance

Life & Disability Insurance

Referral Awards

Job summary

Novo Nordisk in Clayton, NC is seeking a Logistics Planner to coordinate the flow of materials and optimize production planning within the manufacturing area. You will partner with central planning and suppliers to ensure schedules align with demand and inventory policies.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field, plus 1 year of planning experience; strong Excel, SAP familiarity, and LEAN mindset are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field required.
• Minimum one year of experience in Supply Chain Management, production planning, material planning or related field preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; good presentation skills preferred.
• Computer skills including experience with Microsoft Excel & electronic material management systems preferred.
• Familiarity with SAP (APO & ECC) preferred.
• Proven process improvement and problem-solving skills preferred.
• Experience in LEAN manufacturing a plus.
• Ability to develop and manage action plans to achieve targets required.

Responsibilities

• Review, challenge and ensure execution of operational planning in collaboration with central planning functions.
• Proactively identify, analyse, and respond to potential issues affecting raw material planning, production planning or supply chain overall.
• Collaborate closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to optimize schedules and production plans.
• Support the planned shipment of finished products to external customers according to order dates or inventory policies.
• Implement LEAN and flow in the plant, proactively, show a LEAN mindset.
• Other accountabilities, as assigned.

Skills

Excel proficiency

SAP APO ECC

Communication skills

LEAN manufacturing

Problem solving

Planning experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Electronic Material Management Systems

Job description

About The Department

At Novo Nordisk, we want to make a difference. For more than 100 years, we have led the way in diabetes care. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world.

At Novo Nordisk, we want to make a difference. For more than 100 years, we have led the way in diabetes care. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world.

In NC, we operate three pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities that are responsible for fulfilling different steps in our injectable and oral treatment supply chains. Our Product Supply Aseptic Manufacturing (PS AM) facility in Clayton, NC is a 457,000 square foot aseptic "fill and finish" site that is responsible for producing innovative, injectable diabetes and obesity treatments. At PS AM, you’ll join a global network of manufacturing professionals who are passionate about what they do.

What We Offer You

• Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions
• All employees enjoy generous paid time off including 14 paid holidays
• Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance – effective day one
• Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option
• Family Focused Benefits including 14 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leave
• Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products
• Tuition Assistance
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Employee Referral Awards

At Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources, and mentorship to help grow and build your career. Are you ready to realize your potential? Join Team Novo Nordisk and help us make what matters.

The Position

Coordinate the logistic flows & ensure that the planning activities are optimal within the production area.

Relationships

Reports to Manager, Supply Chain.

Essential Functions

• Review, challenge & ensure execution of operational planning in collaboration with central planning functions
• Proactively identify, analyse, & respond to potential issues affecting raw material planning, production planning or supply chain overall
• Collaborate closely with suppliers & internal stakeholders to optimize schedules & production plans
• Support the planned shipment of finished products to external customers according to order dates or inventory policies
• Implement LEAN & flow in the plant, proactively, show a LEAN mindset
• Other accountabilities, as assigned

Physical Requirements

Ability to work in an open office environment with the possibility of frequent distraction. Ability to travel up to 10% of the time (% can change on a case-by-case basis based on the role).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field, or equivalent combination of education & experience required
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in Supply Chain Management, production planning, material planning, supplier management or related field preferred
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills; good presentation skills preferred
• Computer skills including experience with Microsoft Excel & electronic material management systems preferred
• Familiarity with SAP (APO & ECC) preferred
• Proven process improvement & problem-solving skills preferred
• Experience in LEAN manufacturing a plus
• Ability to develop & manage action plans to achieve targets required

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 defeating 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.

Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.

If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.