Senior Manager, Supply Chain - Excellence

About the Department
At Novo Nordisk, we want to make a difference. For more than 100 years, we have led the way in diabetes care. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on life-changing careers, and the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world.
As a part of Novo Nordisk, Catalent, Indiana LLC. in Bloomington, Indiana, is a state-of-the-art facility where we have an integrated model from process and formulation to clinical and commercial biomanufacturing and drug product fill/finish and packaging. The Bloomington campus is a recognized facility where talented teams work with innovators to help develop, manufacture and supply products to patients around the world.
What we offer you:

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.
Our state-of-the-art facility in Bloomington, Indiana provides a fully integrated model from process and formulation development to clinical and commercial biomanufacturing and drug product fill/finish and packaging. Bloomington's main campus has been recognized as Facility of the Year in both 2007 and 2017 by the International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineers (ISPE), INTERPHEX, and Pharmaceutical Processing magazine.
The Supply Chain Excellence Senior Manager is responsible for driving strategic initiatives to enhance supply chain efficiency, productivity, and scalability. This role involves leading cross-functional projects, drive site S&OP, implementing best practices, and optimizing processes to align with organizational goals. The position requires strong leadership, analytical skills, and a deep understanding of supply chain operations.
The Position
The Senior Manager of Supply Chain is responsible for the execution that must comply with GMPs, EHS, and the company's internal policies and procedures.
Relationships
Reports to: Director or above
Direct Reports: 5 - 12
Total Site Staff (includes directs): 5 - 25
Essential Functions

• Strategic Planning:
  • Develop and execute initiatives to improve supply chain performance and align with company objectives.
  • Drive continuous improvement strategies across all supply chain functions, including planning, Capacity, Materials management, logistics, inventory management, and distribution.
  • Work closely with internal teams (e.g., Operations, Finance, Quality) to align supply chain strategies with business needs.
  • Drive and oversee site S&OP process to ensure alignment across functions and achievement of operational goals

• Process Optimization:
  • Identify and address inefficiencies in supply chain processes using data-driven methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
  • Standardize processes and workflows to ensure consistency and scalability.

• Performance Management:
  • Align with Site Supply Chain leaders to establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track and enhance supply chain effectiveness.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for performance gaps.

• Project Management:
  • Lead cross-functional teams to implement new systems, tools, and processes that enhance supply chain capabilities.
  • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet defined objectives.

• Technology & Innovation:
  • Evaluate and implement advanced supply chain technologies, including automation, data analytics, and AI-driven solutions.
  • Identifying and adopting industry best practices to achieve excellence in supply chain operations.

• Risk Management
  • Identify and share with key leaders, potential risks in the supply chain, including disruptions, supplier reliability, and geopolitical factors.
  • Developed and implement risk mitigation strategies to minimize the impact of disruptions.

• Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field (Master's degree preferred).
  • 8+ years of experience in supply chain, operations, or related roles, with at least 3 years in a leadership position.
  • Strong knowledge of supply chain principles, processes, and tools.
  • Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma certification is a plus).
  • Related experience in a regulated industry
  • Strong understanding of pharmaceutical industry, and GMPs, preferred

• Technical Requirements:
  • Ability to use Excel, Word, and other Office systems
  • Ability to attend training and apply learning on routine operation, maintenance, SOPs, and regulatory guidelines
  • Ability to peer review data to ensure data is well organized with complete documentation
  • Ability to provide ideas, introduce new technology, and drive process improvements.

• Behavioural Requirements:
  • Ability to see and hear, read, and write clear English
  • Requires adaptability, analyzing, assessing, calculating, decision making, dependability, good judgment, reading, memorizing, social skills, speaking, and stress control
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English and follow/retain detailed written and verbal instruction in an accurate, timely, safe, and professional manner
  • Ability to manage time effectively to complete assignments in expected time frame
  • Detail oriented with ability to work effectively under high pressure with multiple deadlines
  • Strong ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

• Leadership Requirements:
  • Monitors quality of others' work within group and mentors others regarding project or task requirements
  • Establishes an effective, professional, and positive relationship with employees
  • Clarifies responsibilities and expectations and holds employees accountable

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.