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 life-changing careers, and 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 legacy Injectable Finished Products (IFP) 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 IFP, 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 12 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leave
- Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products
- Tuition Assistance – reimbursement up to 10K annually
- 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
Manages & controls supply chain activities, policies & procedures for IFP. Ensures that internal customers have materials required, while continuously improving quality & cost. Maintains knowledge of production schedules & purchases materials in support of those schedules. Serves as a trainer & mentor to other Material Planners in the department. Functions as primary contact for inventory & purchasing related issues. Responsible for driving solutions & removing roadblocks for material purchasing & sourcing. Serves as liaison between IFP US Supply Chain, Sourcing Operations & Strategic Sourcing, as needed, to guarantee future delivery of product is delivered by Novo Nordisk to external customers & internal production demands are fulfilled.
Relationships
Reports to Manager, Supply Chain.
Essential Functions
Forecast, plan & manage incoming supply chain processes & material requirements in order to meet production plans, optimize inventory levels & minimize risksEnsure all purchasing processes comply with cGMP requirements & meet corporate guidelines.Manage purchasing cycle, including generating requests for quotes & pricing, requisitions, purchase orders, delivery schedules, goods receipt & final paymentMonitor & track deliveries of materials & inventories to ensure the right materials are available at the right time to meet production plans & provide uninterrupted flow of materials & servicesManage change notifications from suppliers & manage change order activities related to master data creation & obsoleting of production materials with both internal stakeholders & suppliersMonitor & track expiration of materials to minimize write-offs & ensure sufficient inventory levels are available for productionPerform cost, price & risk analysis for raw materials, consumables & servicesManage & resolve pricing, quality & delivery issues with suppliersDrive continuous improvementIdentify & screen potential suppliers by researching parts, services & material availabilityEnsure the vendor approval process is optimized & follows corporate requirementsUpdate & ensure master data accuracy for all assigned materials to ensure that all supply chain ERP & reporting systems operate efficiently & accuratelyDevelop reporting tools & scorecard metrics related to vendor performance, inventory, purchasing & other departmental KPIs within the supply chain areaCreate & maintain department standard operating proceduresExecute change management & deviation investigation as requiredParticipate in & work with corporate Sourcing Operations & Strategic Sourcing for assigned commodities & conduct supplier site visits, change actions & investigations as requiredEvaluate potential suppliers on the basis of capability, performance, delivery & other key business criteriaCollaborate with Quality Control, Quality assurance & Warehouse for timely testing & release of materialsDocument & analyze input to vendor scorecards according to policies & procedures. Present data to Sourcing Operations & management for this informationOther accountabilities, as assigned
Physical Requirements
Moves equipment &/or supplies weighing up to 33 pounds within the facility using various body positions. Ability to do close precision work with their hands. Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sitting and standing) 50% of the time. May required corrected vision to 20/25 based on role. May require color vision based on role. Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder. May be required to work at elevated heights. Occasionally works around odorous &/or hazardous materials.
Qualifications
BS/BA in supply chain management, business, or related field requiredProfessional Certification through APICS (CSCP or CPIM), ISM (CPSCM), or American Purchasing Society (CPP) preferredMinimum of eight (8) years of experience in planning/purchasing/inventory management or supply chain related field requiredProject management experience; experience working with cross-functional teams preferredExcellent verbal & written communication skills & presentation skills; ability to communicate across cultural barriers requiredProven process improvement & problem-solving skills requiredFamiliarity with SAP systems (BW, APO, ECC preferred) requiredMaterial planning in a cGMP manufacturing environment requiredAbility to work with production planning for forecasting materials for both short term & long-term horizons requiredAbility to support material sourcing & purchasing during for project timelines & commercial operations requiredExperience with vendor managed inventories requiredStrong knowledge of LEAN concepts & flow manufacturing & planning skills requiredStrong customer service skills requiredExperience with SOP development change management & deviation investigations within a cGMP environment required Good negotiation, communication, & collaboration skills preferredAbility to relate to people in a diverse & international environment preferredAbility to plan, coordinate & prioritize activities as well as handle numerous tasks simultaneously requiredLeadership: Builds strong working relationships. Ability to lead task & project teams. Ability to manage a changing work environment with constant changing requirements requiredParticipative/Supporting/Coaching: Actively participates in team activities, supports ideas/actions of others & uses appreciative feedback style to coach others in how to “make their idea even better” preferredAgility: Quickly flexes to changes in responsibilities & business needs with grace & ease preferredTeaming: Demonstrates behaviors consistent with “for me to win the team must win” beliefs preferredAppreciative: Demonstrates appreciative feedback style. Appreciates other team members & their contributions toward assuring the process team wins preferredCustomer/Results Driven: Understands who the customer (internal/external) is, understands the customers’ requirements, prioritizes work & develops processes that generate services that support the customers’ needs. Proactive & solution-oriented approach to challenges requiredFact Based Decision Making: Demonstrates a disciplined approach to problem solving that is based on data & facts requiredPersonally Accountable: Owns the results of individual actions & team’s activities. Models the Novo Nordisk way required
We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.
At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.
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.
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