Operations Supervisor

Are you excited about the idea of becoming an Operations Supervisor with a passion for streamlining operations and driving enhancements within Supply Chain? Are you skilled in overseeing third-party logistics and elevating customer service standards, by adding substantial value to your team? 

Look no further and apply now for a life-changing career in Novo Nordisk, Rome Office.

The Position

In this position, you will report to the Head of Supply Chain, Novo Nordisk Italian Affiliate. As our Operations Supervisor, you will be responsible for managing and coordinating the daily operations of the company’s logistics department and be the local contact point for projects.

Furthermore, you will:

• Oversee Third -Party Logistics (3PL) operations, ensuring smooth operations in terms of order entry, stock management, orders execution, day-to-day issue resolution, KPI monitoring,
• Manage offshored activities and external logistic suppliers, including the emergency channel management and promotional and sample materials flow oversight.
• Serve as the contact point for customers, including wholesalers, pharmacists, and other stakeholders.
• Be the local contact point of supply chain projects and promote a continuous improvement approach.

Qualifications

As our ideal candidate you have a Msc degree in engineering, economics or equivalent and a minimum of 4 yrs working experience in managing 3PL operations, customer service, and supply chain management. You are experienced in Project Management and you have demonstrated to be successful in practical problem solving & process improvement methods.

In addition, you have:

• Excellent communication and stakeholders’ management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Fluent English & Italian, both written and spoken
• Good knowledge and utilization of SAP

About the Department

Supply chain is part of Finance and Operations, a team that works to provide strategic direction to the company, ensuring that everything we do is viable and built to last.

Overseeing and safeguarding Novo Nordisk’s short and long-term planning, Finance and Operations works closely with the business across the organisation to develop strategies and business plans, monitor industry trends and enables the operational tactical strategies to succeed. You will have the opportunity to build a life-changing career in a global business environment. We encourage our employees to make the most of their talent. And we reward hard work and dedication with the opportunity for continuous learning and personal development.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk is its people. We know that life is anything but linear, and balancing what is important at different stages of our career is never easy. That’s why we make room for diverse life situations, always putting people first. We value our employees for the unique skills they bring to the table, and we work continuously to bring out the best in them. Working at Novo Nordisk is working toward something bigger than ourselves, and it’s a collective effort. Novo Nordisk relies on the joint potential and collaboration of its more than 40,000 employees. Together, we go further. Together, we’re life changing.

Contact

If you believe you are qualified, and cannot wait to take the challenge, please upload your motivation letter, CV and relevant documentation directly via our online application tool.

Deadline

Apply before 17th of January 2025

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.

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