Lean Supply Chain Planner – Production & Materials

Novo Nordisk A/S; Powhatan (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Annual performance bonus

14 paid holidays

Health insurance

401K match

Parental leave

Job summary

Novo Nordisk is seeking a Supply Chain Planner at its NC Clayton manufacturing site to coordinate logistic flows and optimize production planning within the production area. You will collaborate with central planning, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure schedules meet demand and maintain flow.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Supply Chain or related field with at least 1 year of experience, strong Excel skills, and SAP familiarity, plus a lean mindset.

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

LEAN manufacturing

Problem-solving

Supply chain

Collaboration

Action planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

SAP APO ECC

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Novo Nordisk is seeking a Supply Chain Planner at its NC Clayton manufacturing site to coordinate logistic flows and optimize production planning within the production area. You will collaborate with central planning, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure schedules meet demand and maintain flow.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Supply Chain or related field with at least 1 year of experience, strong Excel skills, and SAP familiarity, plus a lean mindset.