Senior Supply Chain Analyst - Site Capacity

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
• 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

Developing the capabilities of the Supply Chain organization for the expansion project to provide sustainable processes. Identifying & driving Supply Chain related initiatives to ensure long-term success. Benchmark, & where applicable, develop processes using cLEAN improvement methodology.

Support the different strategic development of the site and optimize the Supply Chain process within continuous improvement. Support the scenario analysis and process implementation from the company in regards of the site expansion program.

Relationships

Director, Business Support – Site Capacity.

Essential Functions

• Provide expert Supply Chain support to the project team, collaborating with the project organization as well as with business areas outside of site Clayton
• Establish project Supply Chain processes including incoming materials, staging for production & shipping of finished goods
• Manage,& execute definition and capacity analysis of material flow from receiving to release, in order to implement all new processes and flows driven by the expansion program
• Have global understanding/skillset of Supply Chain to identify and solve issues coming from the Supply Chain expansion
• Drive optimization of project Supply Chain in order to improve stakeholder satisfaction, both internally and externally
• Develop and manage project KPIs to support Supply Chain activities as well as report development & presentations on KPI & project status
• Drive optimization in alignment with site objectives ensuring follow up of KPIs to drive performance and actions
• Trend, analyze & forecast on assigned KPI’s. Develop forecast models for material supply & production
• Drive the strategy and coordinate activities of product transfers in relation to the expansion program
• Continuously improve Supply Chain work processes through implementation of PS production system elements in accordance with the NNWay
• Ensure the availability of raw materials & all other needed materials in the manufacturing processes & support processes
• Establish production plans according to customer demands & production capacities
• Other 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

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain management, engineering, or related field required
• MA/MS or equivalent, in relevant field preferred preferred
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience working with Supply Chain, production planning or improvement projects in related areas. Experience using forecast models to drive operational decisions required
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience leading or developing manufacturing & Supply Chain processes with a preference towards pharmaceutical or other regulated industries preferred
• Proven process improvement & problem-solving skills required
• Strong LEAN/Six Sigma, & analytical & statistical skills required
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills; ability to communicate across cultural barriers required
• In-depth process understanding of Novo Nordisk production processes as well as support processes required
• Skilled in planning, coordinating & prioritizing activities to ensure optimal use of resources & materials required
• Demonstrated ability to collect customer needs & develop into a set of actionable customer requirements required
• Strong negotiation & collaboration skills. Must collaborate effectively with stakeholder areas within a global organization required
• Ability to relate to people in a diverse & international environment required
• Ability to multi-task & prioritize tasks as required 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.

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