Junior Lean Supply Chain Planner

Novo Nordisk; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leading pay and annual performance 1

14 paid holidays

Health Insurance

401K contribution 8% with companyMatch

Tuition Assistance

Life & Disability Insurance

Employee Referral Awards

Job summary

Novo Nordisk in Durham, NC is seeking a logistics and supply chain coordinator to optimize planning within the production area. You will review and refine operational plans, collaborate with suppliers and internal teams, and help ensure material availability for manufacturing.

This role offers competitive pay, generous PTO, health and other benefits from day one, and opportunities to advance in a global healthcare leader committed to Lean improvements and meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field is required.
• 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 required.
• 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 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review, challenge & ensure execution of operational planning in collaboration with 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.
• Ensure material availability to production through purchase planning, goods receipt, sampling and release flows.
• Monitor, analyse and report on Supply Chain KPI’s.
• Implement LEAN & flow in the plant, proactively, show a LEAN mindset.
• Follow all safety and environmental requirements in the performance of duties.
• Other accountabilities, as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Process improvement

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Electronic material management systems

SAP APO ECC

Job description

Novo Nordisk in Durham, NC is seeking a logistics and supply chain coordinator to optimize planning within the production area. You will review and refine operational plans, collaborate with suppliers and internal teams, and help ensure material availability for manufacturing.

This role offers competitive pay, generous PTO, health and other benefits from day one, and opportunities to advance in a global healthcare leader committed to Lean improvements and meaningful impact.