Production Planning Professional- temporary position

Are you passionate about supply chain management? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can make a real impact? We are seeking a Production Planning Professional to join our team at Novo Nordisk in Denmark. If you are ready to take on a challenging role that drives operational excellence, read more.

The position

As a Production Planning Professional, you will be responsible for planning and prioritising test flow in collaboration with GCMD planners, QC operation team, and QA release and you will:

• Monitor QC performances and proactively develop action plans to address issues impacting expected deliveries.
• Act as the point of contact for QC regarding planning requests from other teams.
• Forecast load on QC resources based on targets delivered by Global Planning.
• Participate in projects requiring additional QC load and initiate best practice planning and perform training within your area of responsibility; and drive workshops with stakeholders where required.

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates who have:

• Education within supply chain management at bachelor’s or master’s degree level.
• Minimum one year of experience in supply chain.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Power BI, and SAP4HANA.
• Drive and initiative to make urgent decisions and implement tasks.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging with stakeholders, including knowledge of relevant cultures.
• Fluency in Danish and English.

About the department

NM QC, Planning, Warehouse & Facility at Novo Nordisk in Denmark is a key department responsible for managing quality control, production planning, warehouse operations, and facility management to support efficient pharmaceutical manufacturing. Our department is structured into specialised teams, ensuring smooth material flow, compliance, and operational excellence. With a team of 60 dedicated professionals, we focus on test flow prioritisation, forecasting QC resource loads, and collaborating with Global Planning to ensure timely product release and regulatory compliance. Join us and be part of a dynamic team committed to maintaining GMP standards and supporting Novo Nordisk’s high standards of quality and efficiency.

Working at Novo Nordisk

We are a proud life-science company, and life is our reason to exist. We’re inspired by life in all its forms and shapes, ups and downs, opportunities, and challenges. For employees at Novo Nordisk, life means many things – from the building blocks of life that form the basis of ground-breaking scientific research, to our rich personal lives that motivate and energize us to perform our best at work.

Contact

For further information, please contact Helle Koldkjær Henriksen at HHRI@novonordisk.com

Deadline

10th April 2025

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.