Associate Supply Chain Planner

Location: Clayton

About the Department 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  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 14 weeks 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 Coordinate the logistic flows & ensure that the planning activities are optimal within the production area.

Relationships Reports to Manager, Supply Chain.

Essential Functions 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

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, 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

Excellent verbal & written communication skills; good presentation skills 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

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…