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Supply Chain SAP Analyst
Facility: Supply Chain
Location:
West Lebanon, NH, US
About the Department
Site New Hampshire, located in West Lebanon, is where Novo Nordisk’s life-saving treatments are brought to life. Our manufacturing facility produces a global supply of our hemophilia and growth hormone product lines, as well as our next generation of cutting-edge medications. It’s not your average production site – it’s a tight-knit, supportive community working together to contribute to a better tomorrow for our patients. Ethics and quality are held in the highest regard, and a patient-focused mindset guides everything we do. We’re looking for individuals who are self-starters with a strong work ethic to join our team. At Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources and mentorship to grow and build your career. Are you ready to realize your potential?
The Position
Serve as SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) Master Data Steward & Area Responsible Super User. Implement SAP SCM Projects for our West Lebanon, NH bioproduction facility. Provide technical support & leadership for SAP SCM.
This is an onsite based role Monday-Friday in West Lebanon, NH. Relocation assistance package is eligible for selected candidate.
Relationships
Reports to: Supply Chain Manager
Essential Functions
- Trains, supports & coaches Supply Chain Planners, Material Planners, & Warehouse/Shipping personnel on SAP SCM & related workflows
- Provides technical support & leadership for SAP SCM including establishing standards & requirements, evaluating & prioritizing upgrades, monitoring system performance/accuracy, troubleshooting & training super users and end users
- Provides consultation on inter-site projects & is considered to be SAP Supply Chain Management (SAP SCM) Subject Matter Expert (SME) at API M2-US. Serves as local lead regarding the development & maintenance of all SAP SCM functionality
- Creates transparency in the Supply Chain by developing metrics & monitoring systems to track, analyze & improve SAP SCM Master Data quality, Transaction Data timeliness & adherence to implementation timelines
- Ensures that all SAP SCM & API M2-US Supply Chain work package project goals are accomplished according to project timelines & business goals
- Works with internal customers & project leaders to identify & prioritize SAP requirements & changes
- Optimizes the Supply Chain by reviewing analyzing & evaluating end user workflows to align current operating procedures & system functionality
- Interprets Supply Chain Management-related data using a wide variety of techniques, ranging from simple aggregations & statistical analyses, to complex data mining & forecasting techniques
- Mentors & guides the work of Supply Chain Master Data Maintainers
- Contributes to the design & development of SAP SCM User Specification Requirements to ensure the system is aligned with business processes
- Co-ordinates with the local MES project, OMP Leads as required to ensure that ERP, Planning, and MES systems are optimized & fit for purpose
- Identifies SAP SCM system/process gaps & develops proposals for future requirements to mitigate them
- Tests SAP SCM system updates & functional changes to ensure the system continues to meet business objectives & user requirements
- Sets deadlines/objectives & monitors progress for local SAP SCM Master Data development & maintenance in accordance with the API M2-US project requirements
- Analyzes & develops logistics workflow processes that improve production, distribution, communication, & inventory levels
- Provides documentation, project updates & management reporting for all activities related to SAP SCM
- Participates in ARSU (Area Responsible Super User) meetings & workshops; coordinates with Planning Excellence & Sales & Operations Planning groups in Site Denmark
- SAP is the ERP System used by Novo Nordisk. SAP SCM is the SAP ECC module combination that refers to Planning, Purchasing & Warehouse/Shipping functionality. This role supports the ERP system throughout all three work areas
- Represent supply chain on projects utilizing SAP master data
- Incorporates the Novo Nordisk Way and 10 Essentials in all activities and interactions with others
- Performs all job duties and responsibilities in a compliant and ethical manner and in accordance with all applicable healthcare laws, regulations and industry codes
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Education and Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or technical/engineering field required
- APICS Certification CSCP or CPIM preferred
- SAP Certification a plus
- Work Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree with five (5) years relevant work experience in supply chain management &/or production planning required
- Three (3) years of SAP experience (APO, ECC, & BW) required
- Biotechnology or pharmaceutical experience preferred
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills; good presentation skills preferred
- Excellent computer skills including experience with Excel, SAP APO, SAP ECC, & SAP BW systems required
- Proven analytical & problem-solving skills required
- Completion (or willingness to complete) cLEAN Basic, 1-Star, & 2-Star training & associated projects preferred
- Experience with SAP SCM/APO configuration & implementation required
- Demonstrated understanding of Supply Chain best practices & technologies preferred
- Understands APO & ECC Master Data elements required
- Present results of analytical work forecasting, projecting & identifying process improvements needed to position the plant for success in the near future (1–3-year horizon) required
- Demonstrated experience developing tracking, analysis, & business tools used to drive improvement required
- Project Management experience required
Physical Requirements
Ability to work in an open office environment with the possibility of frequent distraction. Ability to travel up to 10% of the time. (% can change on a case-by-case basis based on the role.)
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.
