Area Process Manager - Supply Planning

Location: Bengaluru

Job description     Department:
Global Operations Planning
Organization:

Novo Nordisk Global Business Services (GBS) India

Transform global supply chains and drive sustainable practices that ensure life-saving medicines reach millions of patients worldwide.

Your new role
As Area Process Manager - Supply Planning, you'll be at the forefront of optimizing our supply chain operations, driving process excellence and sustainability across our global network. Your work will directly impact our ability to deliver treatments to patients who depend on us.

Your key responsibilities will include:
Driving continuous process improvements across supply chain operations by identifying efficiency opportunities and collaborating with process owners to implement enhanced procedures
Developing and implementing sustainable supply chain solutions that improve material efficiency, reduce carbon footprint, and balance economic, environmental, and social impacts
Providing expert guidance and support to diverse stakeholders, ensuring supply chain operations align with business objectives and fostering open communication across the organization
Planning and executing smooth transitions for new plant implementations, system updates, and process changes with minimal disruption to operations
Advising on master data management and data governance strategies, utilizing analytics to support informed decision-making and strategic planning
Delivering targeted training programs within Global Operations Planning (GOP) to ensure successful process adoption
Coordinating with cross-functional teams to establish robust data governance frameworks that enhance operational efficiency and compliance

Your new department

In CMC & Product Supply, we cover the full value chain from drug and device development to marketed Novo Nordisk products. We are more than 30,000 colleagues across the globe with the shared responsibility of scaling molecules, processes, devices, and products, dedicated to supplying life-saving medicines to the patients who need them most.
The supply chain team provides robust and reliable supply chain planning in close cooperation across our global organization. Using data and technology, we help establish operations across geographies, develop market insights, and support management in critical supply chain decisions. The team manages operations and master data management while acting as a strategic partner to enable logistics and distribution-all with a key focus on ensuring access to our products for patients who need them.

Your skills & qualifications
We're looking for an experienced supply chain professional who thrives in complex, global environments and is passionate about driving operational excellence. You'll bring with you:
A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field
10+ years of professional experience with demonstrated progression in responsibility and impact
5+ years of hands-on supply chain experience, preferably within pharmaceutical or healthcare manufacturing environments
3+ years of experience working with supply chain planning tools and systems (e.g., SAP, advanced planning systems)
Proven track record in driving process improvements and managing change initiatives in complex organizational settings
Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data and technology to inform strategic decisions
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across diverse, global teams
Experience in sustainability initiatives and understanding of environmental impact reduction in supply chain operations is highly valued.

Working at Novo Nordisk
Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with determination, constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways forward. For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long-term health. One where diverse thinking, shared purpose and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results.

Here, your expertise in supply chain excellence…