Supply Chain Optimization Specialist

5 hours ago


Forest Park, Georgia, United States Novo Nordisk Full time
About the Department

Novo Nordisk's Fill & Finish Expansions (FFEx) team is responsible for all major expansion activities within aseptic production, solid dosage forms, finished products, fill & finish warehousing, and QC across all production areas in Product Supply.

The area is anchored in Product Supply, Quality & IT, which globally employ approx. 20,000 of Novo Nordisk's 50,000 employees.

The Position

This strategic role combines aspects of both supply chain & process improvement. It is responsible for optimizing the NNPILP Supply Chain through data analysis, problem solving and execution of changes including technical improvement projects focused in Planning, Warehousing, Procurement, & Shipping.

This role will also serve as a technical expert and lead for Supply Chain for site various projects.

Key Responsibilities
  • Data analysis, problem solving and execution of changes in Planning, Warehousing, Procurement, & Shipping
  • Execute transformation program strategies and projects in collaboration with Supply Chain management
  • Define key activities or improvement projects and propose the associated deadlines. Including the pre-requisites and interfaces with other projects or programs
  • Secure decision making throughout the program to assure deadlines are met. Adjust and update the programs according to the progress made on the established governance of the program to ensure: Sharing, monitoring, and control of the program
  • Propose risk mitigation actions and communicate and at different levels of the organization
  • Monitoring of the necessary resources needed for execution
  • Leads continuous improvement projects, drive SPS to closure and identify any anomalies that have arisen and identify corrective actions
  • Carry out necessary investigations to optimize/ make operations more reliable
  • Provide engineering design support for Supply Chain facility/equipment changes & additions
  • Serve as the technical expert in Warehouse automation
  • Overseas operational training needs and performs training to ensure standards are met
  • Responsible for investigation & solution of quality problems in department such as: unscheduled events, deviations, etc.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Supply Chain required
  • Minimum 10 years of manufacturing, supply chain or logistics experience, preferably in a pharmaceutical environment preferred
  • Project Management experience a plus
  • Proven experience using Lean/Six Sigma methodologies & achieving sustainable process improvements required
  • Demonstrated experience in practical problem solving & process improvement methods required
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in SAP or equivalent required
  • Experience with robotics and automation a plus
  • Knowledge of US, EU regulations & guidelines, & application of GMP's a plus
  • Ability to communicate technical information clearly in writing & presentations preferred
  • Experience planning, organizing, managing execution, checking results, & revising work plans preferred
  • Strong communication skills across multiple organizational levels preferred
About Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk is a global healthcare company that is committed to making a difference in the lives of people with diabetes and other serious chronic conditions. We are a leader in the development of innovative medicines and solutions that improve the lives of millions of people around the world.

We are proud to be a part of the Novo Group, a global healthcare company that is dedicated to improving the lives of people with diabetes and other serious chronic conditions.

We are 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.



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