Supply Chain Planner

Novo Nordisk A/S; Clayton, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leading pay and annual bonus

14 paid holidays

Health, Dental, Vision from day one

8% 401K company match

Parental & family leave

Product samples

Job summary

Novo Nordisk in Clayton, NC is seeking a Production Planner to develop and publish production schedules, forecast material needs, and schedule lines to meet customer demand and capacity. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensure on-time deliveries, and support LEAN initiatives within a cGMP environment.

The role requires a bachelor’s in a related field, 1–5 years of planning experience, and strong Excel/SAP skills. MBA is a plus; travel is minimal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Supply Chain Management required; MBA preferred.
• 1–5 years’ experience in supply chain planning or related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; good presentation skills.
• Proficiency with Excel and electronic material management systems.
• Familiarity with SAP APO and ECC; process improvement and lean manufacturing are a plus.
• Able to develop and manage action plans to achieve targets.

Responsibilities

• Develop production schedules for pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Publish production plans and forecast material needs based on demand.
• Schedule manufacturing lines to meet capacity and lead times.
• Identify and respond to supply chain issues; ensure on-time deliveries.
• Maintain department procedures per cGMPs and improve customer feedback.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and promote LEAN principles.

Skills

Production planning

SAP APO

SAP ECC

Excel

Lean manufacturing

Forecasting

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor's in Supply Chain Management

MBA (preferred)

Tools

SAP APO

SAP ECC

Excel

Job description

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 14weeks 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

Develop production plans and forecast material needs based on customer demand, manufacturing capacities and lead times; schedule manufacturing lines.

Relationships

Reports to Supply Chain Manager.

Essential Functions

• 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

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 required; MBA preferred
• 1-5 years’ experience in Supply Chain Management, production planning, or related field or combination of education and relevant experience preferred
• 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

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.