Internship - Supply Chain Planning

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Clayton, NC
1 Years Experience
Healthtech • Software • Pharmaceutical
Join us as we drive change to combat serious chronic diseases.
The Role
The Supply Chain Planning Intern will play a key role in supporting daily activities and driving process improvements within the supply chain. Responsibilities include conducting research, analyzing data, generating reports, and assisting in optimizing the delivery of goods and services. The intern will also develop Business Intelligence skills and learn LEAN practices in a manufacturing context.
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About the Department
You will be joining Fill & Finish Expansions (FFEx), which is responsible for all major expansion activities within aseptic production, solid dosage forms, finished products, fill & finish warehousing, and QC across all production areas in Product Supply. The area is anchored in Product Supply, Quality & IT, which globally employ approx. 20,000 of Novo Nordisk's 50,000 employees.
FFEx is a newly established and growing area with the responsibility to design, plan, and build all new aseptic filling capacity across Novo Nordisk to serve the needs of millions of patients. We do it by rethinking our production facilities with the use of modern technology, as we are setting the standards for the aseptic production of the future. Facilities designed today which we will still be proud of 20 years from now. FF Expansions has a global approach, where you will be working with multiple sites and cultures across the world.
At Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources, and mentorship to help grow and build your career. Are you ready to realize your potential? Join Team Novo Nordisk and help us make what matters.
The Program
At Novo Nordisk, interns will have the opportunity to work closely with experienced industry professionals and gain valuable, hands-on, full-time work experience. For ten weeks, interns will be immersed in the environment of a global pharmaceutical company and contribute to the line of business by providing sustainable and meaningful project work. Our internship program also includes instructor led trainings, a leadership engagement series, as well as insightful lunch and learns.
Program Start: May 19th, 2025.
Program End: July 25th, 2025.
Scope of Position
The Supply Chain Planning Intern will play a key role in supporting daily activities and driving process improvements within the supply chain. The intern will also be involved in generating reports, as well as assisting in enhancing the process for optimizing the delivery of goods, services, and information from various suppliers. The intern will continue to develop their Business Intelligence skills during the course of the summer.
Physical Requirements

  • 0% overnight travel required.
  • Depending upon area of assignment:
    • If assigned to a manufacturing area, you must have the ability to work in confined spaces, near operating equipment, and work in loud noise environments with hearing protection
    • If assigned to a support or office role, you must have the ability to work in an open office environment with extensive use of a computer keyboard,and frequent use of a telephone
  • May occasionally move equipment and/or supplies weighing up to 33 pounds within the facility using various body positions
  • May require corrected vision to 20/30


Accountabilities

  • Conduct research, gather, and analyze data, prepare and/or review documents, reports and/or presentations
  • Learn and support relevant processes, standards, and policies
  • Learn the practical application of cLEAN (LEAN) practices in a manufacturing context, including participating in and assisting with systematic problem solving
  • Work with, observe, assist and/or collaborate with and learn from Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
  • Apply and adhere to all Standard Operating Processes (SOPs), policies and environmental, health and safety requirements
  • Support and learn processes, activities, relevant standards as assigned
  • Meet and network with other interns
  • Participate in team meetings
  • Complete assigned trainings


Qualifications

  • Must be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Human Resources, or a related discipline preferred
  • Strong academic record with a preferred cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Conscientious self-starter with good organizational skills, project management skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to balance multiple projects and priorities, must be able to multi-task
  • Strong interpersonal communication and ability to collaborate with teams; must effectively operate independently, across functional lines, and with internal customers
  • Demonstrated personal initiative, self-motivation, flexibility, adaptability and willingness to learn
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.


At this time, Novo Nordisk is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future would require sponsorship for employment visa status.
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.
Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.
If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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HQ: Bagsværd
64,000 Employees
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Year Founded: 1923

What We Do

Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company, founded in 1923 and headquartered in Denmark. Our purpose is to drive change to defeat diabetes and other serious chronic diseases such as obesity and rare blood and endocrine disorders. We do so by pioneering scientific breakthroughs, expanding access to our medicines, and working to prevent and ultimately cure disease.

We are powered by technology. Our Global Research Technologies, Medical Devices as a software, and Data Science teams are on the cutting edge of developing and supporting our life-saving medications.

Why Work With Us

Our purpose is to drive change to defeat serious chronic diseases, built upon our heritage in diabetes. We do so by pioneering scientific breakthroughs, expanding access to our medicines and working to prevent and ultimately cure the diseases we treat.

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