Supply Chain Engineer

Novo Nordisk•Clayton, NC

23h

About The Position

This strategic role combines supply chain and process improvement responsibilities. The Supply Chain Engineer optimizes the NNPILP Supply Chain through data analysis, problem solving, and execution of changes and technical improvement projects focused on Planning, Warehousing, Procurement, and Shipping. The role also serves as a technical expert and lead for Supply Chain on various site projects. The position executes transformation strategies and projects with Supply Chain management, defines improvement activities and deadlines, coordinates project prerequisites and interfaces, and supports governance, decision-making, progress monitoring, risk mitigation, and resource planning. It leads continuous improvement initiatives and investigations, supports engineering design for Supply Chain facility and equipment changes, serves as the technical expert in warehouse automation, oversees operational training needs, and investigates and resolves departmental quality issues. The position is based at Novo Nordisk’s Product Supply Aseptic Manufacturing facility in Clayton, North Carolina. The role may involve travel of up to 10%, which may vary based on the role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Supply Chain.
At least 10 years of manufacturing, supply chain, or logistics experience; pharmaceutical experience is preferred.
Proven experience using Lean/Six Sigma methodologies and achieving sustainable process improvements.
Demonstrated experience in practical problem solving and process improvement methods.
At least five years of experience with SAP or an equivalent system.
Ability to work in an open office environment where frequent distractions may occur.
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time; the percentage may vary based on the role.

Nice To Haves

Project management experience.
Experience with robotics and automation.
Knowledge of U.S. and EU regulations and guidelines and application of GMPs.
Ability to communicate technical information clearly in writing and presentations.
Experience planning, organizing, managing execution, checking results, and revising work plans.
Strong communication skills across multiple organizational levels.
Manufacturing, supply chain, or logistics experience in a pharmaceutical environment.

Responsibilities

Analyze data, solve problems, and execute changes across Planning, Warehousing, Procurement, and Shipping.
Execute transformation program strategies and projects in collaboration with Supply Chain management.
Define key activities and improvement projects, propose deadlines, and identify prerequisites and interfaces with other projects or programs.
Secure decision-making throughout programs to help ensure deadlines are met.
Adjust and update programs according to progress and established governance, supporting program sharing, monitoring, and control.
Propose risk mitigation actions and communicate them at different levels of the organization.
Monitor resources needed for program execution.
Lead continuous improvement projects, drive SPS to closure, identify anomalies, and identify corrective actions.
Conduct investigations to optimize operations and make them more reliable.
Provide engineering design support for Supply Chain facility and equipment changes and additions.
Serve as the technical expert in warehouse automation.
Oversee operational training needs and provide training to ensure standards are met.
Investigate and resolve departmental quality problems, including unscheduled events and deviations.
Perform other accountabilities as assigned.