CMO Supply Planner - US GCM DP

Company: Novo Nordisk
Location: Clayton
Posted on: July 3, 2025

Job Description:

About the Department At Novo Nordisk, we are helping to improve the quality of life for millions of people worldwide. 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 newer Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) facility in Clayton, NC sits on 825,000 square-feet of state-of-the-art equipment, and houses the Fermentation, Recovery and Purification in the production of ingredients for Novo Nordisk’s innovative oral products. At API, 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 positionsAll employees enjoy generous paid time off including 14 paid holidays Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance – effective day oneGuaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match optionFamily Focused Benefits including 14 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leaveFree access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical productsTuition Assistance Life & Disability InsuranceEmployee 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 Secure supply of Novo Nordisk products produced by Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMO) located in the US for further production in the Novo Nordisk supply chain. Ensure supply chain understanding of how our CMO products link into the overall Novo Nordisk processes to ensure decisions are based on holistic supply chain assessment. Knowledgeable of supply/demand planning, supply chain management and SAP interfaces and a keen interest in ensuring supply of product to Novo Nordisk patients. Relationships Reports to Associate Manager. Essential Functions Perform monthly Supply Network Planning and weekly Operational PlanningResponsible for delivering accurate and timely forecast to our CMOs according to the contractual agreements, to include communicating significant changes to the CMO, Operations Manager and Category ManagerCoordinate the purchase planning process and determine right-sized inventory levels according to corporate policies and in agreement with relevant production site(s) by considering inventory capacity, shelf-life, demand fluctuations and other relevant supply chain aspectsPlan and execute prioritization of sampling and QC analysis of delivered orders according to criticalityHandle orders & follow up on them with CMOs, Affiliates, Shipping, warehouse, and Global Contract Manufacturing (GCM) Operations & QA to ensure material availability according to demandMonitor inventory of critical production materials at the CMOs – according to agreements and ensure monthly stock-alignment between stock report from CMO and Novo Nordisk (NN) systemsManage invoice flow: handling, reviewing, approvingManage forecast and operational scrap process to ensure right provisions are made, extensions are initiated, and physical scrap is handledOversee Shipping process in collaboration with CMO, NN stakeholders and assigned forwarderFollow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of dutiesOther 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, Engineering, or relevant field of study from an accredited university required or equivalent combination of education & experienceMay consider an Associate’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or relevant field of study from an accredited university with a minimum of five (5) years progressively responsible experience in supply chain planning requiredMay consider a High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of seven (7) years progressively responsible experience in supply chain planning requiredMinimum of three (3) years progressively responsible experience in supply chain planning requiredProfessional Certification through APICS (CSCP or CPIM) or ISM (CPSCM) preferredExperience in one or more of the following areas requiredSupply PlanningDemand PlanningSupply Chain ManagementPharmaceutical or other FDA regulated industry Demonstrated experience with supply/demand planning, purchase and production planning requiredDemonstrated experience with SAP ECC/APO, Tableau, Scenario based planning tools requiredKnowledge within systematic problem solving & acumen for process optimization plusSold analytical skills preferredAbility to identify solutions that are robust & will ensure the correct quality level preferredExcellent proficiency in communication skills; both written & verbal requiredDemonstrate action-oriented behaviors requiredCollaboration with colleagues & stakeholders across functions & departments requiredWork in structured manner & take ownership of assignments requiredResult-oriented & take pride in delivering on milestones preferred 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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