What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain Planner position at BioSpace?
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 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 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
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
Update data in SAP; ensure master data integrity
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.
If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
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 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
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
Update data in SAP; ensure master data integrity
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.
If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.