Senior SAP Production Planner

Novo Nordisk•Petersburg, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Supports supply chain production planning. Serves as SAP area super user and order management of non-critical and critical materials (GMP raw materials), as well as sourcing of non-critical materials. Support the site to source indirect materials and service and ensure that internal customers have the materials they need when required, while continuously improving quality, delivery cost and sustainability for non-critical materials.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Finance or related field of study from an accredited university required and a minimum of five (5) years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement and/or Sourcing required
In lieu of Bachelor’s Degree and five (5) years of experience, may consider an Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Finance or related field of study and seven (7) years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement and/or Sourcing required
In lieu of Bachelor’s Degree and five (5) years of experience, may consider a High School Diploma or equivalent and nine (9) years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement and/or Sourcing required
Excellent verbal & written communication skills required
Excellent working knowledge of GMP required
Excellent computer skills including Excel & material management systems required
Demonstrated understanding & capability in scheduling of multiple lines/multiple planning areas, required
Able to develop, manage, and achieve action plans, required
Good negotiation, communication and collaboration skills required

Nice To Haves

Experience planning in SAP or OMP in a cGMP environment
Experience implementing SAP
Good presentation skills
Proven process improvement & problem-solving skills
Experience in LEAN Manufacturing environment including implementation of lean practices

Responsibilities

Responsible for executing and aligning short- and mid-term production plans with supply plans, customer needs, and production line capacities, ensuring plans are realistic and executable
Own and maintain the operational production schedule and site capacity overview, including coordination of shutdowns and maintenance activities
Support translation of supply plans into detailed and actionable production schedules, ensuring readiness for execution
Ensure material availability for production by proactively identifying gaps and coordinating with Supply Planning, Procurement, and Warehouse
Act as main point of contact for coordination across Supply Planning, QA, QC, Warehouse, Production, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure production readiness
Communicate material availability, constraints, and risks, and drive resolution of issues impacting production (e.g. delays, missing materials, quality holds)
Execute and support the daily operational planning process in SAP, ensuring smooth planning and execution flow
Own and maintain planning data and master data in SAP to ensure high data quality and system reliability
Act as site Master Data (MD) Steward, ensuring accuracy of BOMs, recipes, production versions, and planning parameters
Act as SAP area super user, supporting users, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring correct system usage across the site
Identify and resolve SAP-related issues impacting production planning and execution (e.g. incorrect master data, planning errors, system inconsistencies)
Collaborate closely with Supply planning to ensure effective handover from planning to execution and provide feedback on plan feasibility
Monitor production execution against plan and proactively adjust to ensure continuity and minimize disruptions
Support availability of site consumables, and operational materials required for production
Support follow-up on procurement and supplier-related issues impacting production readiness
Create and analyze planning data, forecasts, and capacity utilization reports in SAP to support decision-making
Support continuous improvement of planning processes, SAP data quality, and operational efficiency
Ensure proper documentation of processes and support training of users in SAP and planning processes
Follow all safety and environmental requirements in the performance of duties
Other accountabilities as assigned

Benefits

Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions
Generous paid time off
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