Production Planning & Supply Chain Planner (SAP/Lean)

Novo Nordisk A/S; Powhatan (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

14 paid holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

8% 401K contribution

Parental leave

Family medical leave

Product access

Tuition assistance

Life & disability insurance

Referral program

Job summary

Novo Nordisk A/S in North Carolina is seeking a Production Planner to develop production schedules and forecast material needs based on demand, capacity, and lead times. The role will schedule manufacturing lines and work closely with suppliers and internal teams to optimize the supply chain.

The position reports to the Supply Chain Manager and requires 1–5 years in planning, strong communication, and proficiency with SAP APO/ECC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field required; MBA preferred.
• 1-5 years’ experience in Supply Chain Management, production planning, or related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; good presentation skills preferred
• Computer skills including experience with Excel and electronic material management systems preferred
• Familiarity with SAP (APO and ECC) preferred
• Proven process improvement and problem-solving skills preferred
• Experience in lean manufacturing a plus
• Able to develop and manage action plans to achieve targets required

Responsibilities

• Develop and publish production schedules for pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Complete daily Operations Planning tasks in SAP APO
• Establish production plans that meet customer demands and reflect an understanding of production capabilities
• Proactively identify and respond to potential issues affecting supply chain
• Ensure deliveries of finished products to Customers according to requirements
• Maintain and develop department procedures according to cGMP’s
• Improve customer feedback through frequent communication with customers
• Establish strong relationships with stakeholders
• Implement LEAN and Flow in the plant, proactively, show a LEAN mindset
• Through high-quality communication create transparency of the supply chain
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Production planning

Supply chain management

SAP APO

Lean manufacturing

Excel

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in SCM or related

MBA preferred

Tools

SAP APO

SAP ECC

Job description

Novo Nordisk A/S in North Carolina is seeking a Production Planner to develop production schedules and forecast material needs based on demand, capacity, and lead times. The role will schedule manufacturing lines and work closely with suppliers and internal teams to optimize the supply chain.

The position reports to the Supply Chain Manager and requires 1–5 years in planning, strong communication, and proficiency with SAP APO/ECC.