Supply Chain Engineer - Manufacturing/Warehouse

Novo Nordisk - Clayton, NC

Full-time - Mid Level

Clayton, NC

10,001+ employees

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Supply Chain Engineer position at Novo Nordisk is a strategic role that focuses on optimizing the NNPILP Supply Chain through data analysis, problem-solving, and the execution of changes. This includes leading technical improvement projects in areas such as Planning, Warehousing, Procurement, and Shipping. The role also involves serving as a technical expert for various site projects, ensuring the efficient operation of supply chain processes, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

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
• Secure decision making throughout the program to assure deadlines are met
• Propose risk mitigation actions and communicate 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
• 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
• Proven experience using Lean/Six Sigma methodologies & achieving sustainable process improvements
• Demonstrated experience in practical problem solving & process improvement methods
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in SAP or equivalent
• Strong communication skills across multiple organizational levels

Nice-to-haves

• Project Management experience
• Experience with robotics and automation
• Knowledge of US, EU regulations & guidelines, & application of GMP's
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly in writing & presentations
• Experience planning, organizing, managing execution, checking results, & revising work plans

Benefits

• Leading pay and annual performance bonus
• 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