Supply Chain Project Manager

Job title:

Supply Chain Project Manager

Company:

Novo Nordisk

Job description

Are you enthusiastic about project management and supply chain dynamics? Do you aspire to be a vital part of an expanding team that’s shaping our global supply network, all while skillfully engaging with stakeholders?Then look no further – take this rare opportunity and join our Global Contract Manufacturing (GCM) Devices Supply Chain department. Apply today!The positionNovo Nordisk is expanding its network of external production of single dose devices. In connection to this, your role involves taking project management lead on supply chain projects to secure that we deliver towards critical milestones.You will drive projects and join cross-organizational projects acting as supply chain package owner. This could be related to the expansion of capacity at external suppliers, implementation of new packaging solutions, or process optimizations across GCM Devices Supply Chain.Your key responsibilities include:

• Driving project planning and execution, including creating and developing the project plan, as well as monitoring and controlling project work
• Working closely with key project stakeholders, communicating with end-user and team members and ensuring changing resource and project requirements are met and understood
• Ensuring compliance with Novo Nordisk Quality Management System and Product Supply, Quality & IT Environmental, Health, and Safety Management systems
• Securing a strong collaboration with key stakeholders, including QA, Device Manufacturing Development, Process Support, Logistics, Business Support, and Strategic Sourcing

You will take lead on managing various work streams and be part of team of skilled and experienced supply chain leaders.Occasional international travel to visit suppliers should be expected.QualificationsTo be successful in this role, we imagine you:

• Hold at least a Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Administration, or another related discipline
• Demonstrate a minimum of 3 years of experience working as a supply chain project manager leading complex business projects within a large international organization
• Showcase strong leadership skills and the ability to engage people, build trust in your relationships, and get commitment from internal and external stakeholders
• Possess a strong drive, effectively setting direction, prioritising among your tasks, and planning ahead
• Display fluency in both written and spoken English

It would be considered as a strong advantage if you have experience with process optimization and are familiar with LEAN tools.On a personal level, you are an adaptable person with strong relationship-building skills, excelling in cross-functional and international collaborations, and effectively engaging with stakeholders. With a proactive and self-driven approach, you take ownership of tasks and initiate actions to drive results. Your communication skills enable you to convey complex matters to stakeholders with ease, while your solid analytical thinking, strategic problem-solving, and conflict-resolution abilities ensure successful project outcomes. You also demonstrate a high level of resilience and flexibility when priorities are changing.About the DepartmentAt GCM Devices, our expertise spans a wide range of responsibilities, from managing external supply chains to external production and sourcing of high-quality medical components and needles.

Together, we manage and expand a global network of partnerships with various suppliers and Contract Manufacturing Organisations, ensuring the delivery of high-quality medical devices and needles for our production needs. Our dedicated team of over 200 colleagues are based at several locations, including Hjørring and Hillerød in Denmark, working collaboratively to achieve excellence in everything we do.You will join GCM Devices Supply Chain, where we lead the strategic planning and operational execution of our global supply network. We oversee the delivery performance for component production across all device platforms.Our department is instrumental in optimising the supply chain operations, managing the flow of device components – such as plastic, metal and electronics to meet the needs from Finished Product Manufacturing sites. Here, the final products are assembled and packed, ensuring that our end-to-end supply chain remains robust, responsive, and aligned with our production needs.Working at Novo NordiskAt Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change. We drive it. We’re a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop, we seize them. From research and development, through to manufacturing, marketing and sales – we’re all working to move the needle on patient care.ContactFor further information or questions, please contact Senior Manager Christian Løkkegaard Herping at +45 3079 2006.Please note that the Hiring Manager will have limited access to his phone until 5 August.Deadline14 August 2024.You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application, but please include a few sentences about why you are applying in your resume or CV. To ensure an efficient and fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your CV.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.

Expected salary

Location

Hillerød, Hovedstaden

Job date

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 22:37:48 GMT

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