Supply Chain Planner (Associate) - Lean, KPI Insights

Novo Nordisk A/S; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

14 holidays

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

401K match

Parental leave

Family leave

Product discounts

Tuition assistance

Life & disability

Referral awards

Job summary

Novo Nordisk A/S in Durham, NC seeks a Supply Chain Planner to coordinate logistic flows and optimize production planning within the facility. You will work closely with planning functions, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure efficient schedules and material availability.

Required 1 year in supply chain or related field, a bachelor’s in SCM, and familiarity with SAP APO/ECC and LEAN practices. The role offers growth in a leading global pharma company and a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field.
• 1 year of experience in supply chain management, production planning, material planning, supplier management or related field preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and electronic material management systems preferred.
• Familiarity with SAP (APO & ECC) preferred.
• Proven process improvement and problem-solving skills; 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

Lean manufacturing

SAP APO/ECC

Excel

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP APO

SAP ECC

Job description

Novo Nordisk A/S in Durham, NC seeks a Supply Chain Planner to coordinate logistic flows and optimize production planning within the facility. You will work closely with planning functions, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure efficient schedules and material availability.

Required 1 year in supply chain or related field, a bachelor’s in SCM, and familiarity with SAP APO/ECC and LEAN practices. The role offers growth in a leading global pharma company and a comprehensive benefits