Senior Manager, Global Logistics & Distribution

Novo Nordisk • Clayton, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Lead and oversee Global Logistics & Distribution activities in the US, driving strategy execution, team development and resource management. Accountable for end-to-end performance, governance and distribution flows, ensuring alignment with global strategy, scalability, reliability and cost efficiency. Oversee warehouse operations and outsourced partners, monitor performance, mitigate risks and drive continuous improvements. Ensure GxP/GDP compliance, audit readiness, KPI management and strong stakeholder collaboration across sites, affiliates and 3PL/4PL partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Accounting/Finance, or related field of study from an accredited university required
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in distribution, Logistics, or Supply chain management preferably in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare industry required
• Minimum of three (3) years of direct management experience required; may consider three (3) years of team lead or project manager experience including providing daily direction to team
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills required
• Demonstrated ability to develop & manage action plans to achieve targets required

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Accounting/Finance or related field of study from an accredited university preferred
• Demonstrated leadership/management/supervisory experience (direct or indirect) preferred
• Proven process improvement & problem-solving skills preferred
• Strong LEAN & Flow skills preferred
• Knowledge of GxP & FDA regulations preferred
• Knowledge of Quality Control & Quality Assurance preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop team performance in alignment with GL&D roles, responsibilities and NN Essentials
• Manage daily operations, resources and prioritization in collaboration with the leadership team
• Drive change management, behavioural expectations and execution of HR processes in line with standards and timelines
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external providers (suppliers, 3PL/4PL) to ensure efficient operations, cost optimization and customer-focused delivery
• Oversee daily distribution operations, including order fulfilment, shipping and shipment tracking
• Identify and resolve delays or delivery risks, driving timely issue resolution and mitigation actions
• Support process optimization, cost efficiency and successful new product launches
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to enhance coordination, streamline processes and ensure reliable, customer-focused delivery
• Lead US external warehouse operations (inbound/outbound), ensuring efficient and reliable execution
• Implement and drive global warehouse strategy, leveraging data analysis to optimize performance and outsourced operations
• Drive operational efficiency initiatives and continuous improvement across distribution workflows
• Analyse KPIs and prepare ad hoc reporting to monitor distribution performance and compliance
• Support supply chain optimization and cost efficiency projects, including 4PL setup and cross-SVP initiatives
• Lead standardization of shipping processes across Product Supply sites to enhance consistency and performance
• Ensure GxP compliance and audit readiness through effective documentation, SOP adherence, employee training and enforcement of departmental procedures
• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Ensure that reporting personnel have individual development plans (IDP), with annual goals and measurements that are consistent with the priorities of the business and that interim reviews are held so that their work is focused on those priorities, and they understand their level of accountability for results and the measurement process.
• Ensure that the IDP forms include completed learning and aspiration plans and are in place for all reporting personnel to enable the achievement of goals and capability to assume increased levels of responsibility.
• Manage the application and communication of all Novo Nordisk policies, procedures and Novo Nordisk Way.

Benefits

• Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions
• All employees enjoy 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 14 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior