Senior Materials Manager, Supply Chain

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:

• Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions

• All employees enjoy generous paid time off including 14 paid holidays

• Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance - effective day one

• Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option

• Family Focused Benefits including 14 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leave

• Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products

• Tuition Assistance

• Life & Disability Insurance

• Employee Referral Awards

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 Senior Manager - Supply Chain Planning will be responsible for leading the planning and coordination of all supply chain activities to ensure the timely and efficient production of pharmaceutical products, ensuring schedule adherence, and optimizing resource utilization. This role requires strategic thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and a deep understanding of the unique challenges within the pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

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

• Lead the development of demand forecasts and production plans in collaboration with Commercial, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to meet customer requirements

• Oversee the creation and management of master production schedules to optimize resource utilization and ensure alignment with customer delivery timelines

• Coordinate with production teams to translate forecasts into detailed schedules, setting clear production goals while considering equipment availability, staffing, and regulatory constraints

• Monitor production schedules, ensuring adherence to established timelines, and proactively addressing any deviations

• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering teams to identify root causes of schedule deviations and implement corrective actions to minimize disruptions

• Implement strategies to maintain optimal inventory levels of raw materials, intermediates, and finished goods while minimizing excess stock and reducing inventory risks

• Monitor and present monthly supply chain performance reports, including metrics such as on-time delivery, schedule adherence and forecast accuracy

• Work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, and Regulatory teams to resolve supply chain issues and ensure material availability for production

• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimize planning processes, enhance supply chain efficiency, and reduce costs

• Develop strategies to mitigate supply chain risks, including disruptions, delays, and regulatory changes

• Monitor the external environment for potential impacts on the supply chain and adjust plans accordingly

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Supply Chain Planning team, providing guidance on best practices, process improvements, and career development

• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning within the team

• Strong understanding of ERP/MRP systems and supply chain planning tools

• Develop and measure supply chain metrics that drive continuous improvement

• Prove timely, accurate data to support scenario planning, root cause analysis, and decision making

• Establish a process and rhythm to review forecast and actual, develop required digital tools

• Identify capacity/capability gaps in Supply Chain, establish metrics that support monitoring of the plan

• Support Supply Chain Directors in SQDC and other global forums

• Follow company policies, guidelines, and work instructions

• Other duties as assigned

(Materials)(Batch Release)

• Lead the development of demand forecasts and production plans in collaboration with Commercial, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to meet customer requirements

• Oversee the creation and management of master production schedules to optimize resource utilization and ensure alignment with customer delivery timelines

• Coordinate with production teams to translate forecasts into detailed schedules, setting clear production goals while considering equipment availability, staffing, and regulatory constraints

• Monitor production schedules, ensuring adherence to established timelines, and proactively addressing any deviations

• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering teams to identify root causes of schedule deviations and implement corrective actions to minimize disruptions

• Implement strategies to maintain optimal inventory levels of raw materials, intermediates, and finished goods while minimizing excess stock and reducing inventory risks

• Monitor and present monthly supply chain performance reports, including metrics such as on-time delivery, schedule adherence and forecast accuracy

• Work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, and Regulatory teams to resolve supply chain issues and ensure material availability for production

• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimize planning processes, enhance supply chain efficiency, and reduce costs

• Develop strategies to mitigate supply chain risks, including disruptions, delays, and regulatory changes

• Monitor the external environment for.