Manager, Receiving & Inventory Control

Manager, Receiving & Inventory Control Employer Novo Nordisk Location Clayton, NC Start date Jun 2, 2026 View more categories View less categories Discipline Manufacturing & Production , Materials/Inventory Control Required Education High School or equivalent Position Type Full time Hotbed Bio NC , Best Places to Work Apply now Save job Click to add the job to your shortlist You need to sign in or create an account to save a job. Send job Job Details Company Job Details 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 the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world. In NC, we operate three pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities that are responsible for fulfilling different steps in our injectable and oral treatment supply chains. Our Product Supply Aseptic Manufacturing (PS AM) facility in Clayton, NC is a 457,000 square foot aseptic "fill and finish" site that is responsible for producing innovative, injectable diabetes and obesity treatments. At PS AM, you'll join a global network of manufacturing professionals who are passionate about what they do.

What we offer you:

Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positionsAll employees enjoy generous paid time off including 14 paid holidays Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance - effective day oneGuaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match optionFamily Focused Benefits including 14 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leaveFree access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical productsTuition Assistance Life & Disability InsuranceEmployee 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. The Position Manage Inventory Control team and Receiving team, including planning & import/export activities within Novo Nordisk's IFP Clayton facility with an emphasis on timeliness & accuracy, continual improvement, & compliance to cGMPs. Relationships Reports to Manager. Essential Functions Manage receipts of all incoming materials to site Clayton & External WarehousesManage scheduling of incoming shipments with couriers / transport companiesMaintain & develop department procedures / SOP's according to cGMP'sDevelop / track internal metrics to measure department performanceManage implementation of corporate initiatives for the Receiving area responsibilitiesManage monthly and annual inventory count life cycle, both on-site and off-site to ensure accuracy and complianceImprove customers feedback through frequent communication with internal & external customersImplement PS Production System elements, through continuous improvements in accordance with the NNWayCoach & mentor direct reports including Receiving Operators, & Inventory Control (personnel development, reviewing / evaluating / improving performance, etc.)Support Product transfers, new Product entries & Product launches to support market demandImplement LEAN in the receiving and inventory control areas, show a LEAN mindsetFollow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of dutiesOther accountabilities, as assigned Physical Requirements May move equipment &/or supplies weighing up to 33 pounds within the facility using various body positions. May be required to be on your feet for up to a 12 hour shift. May required corrected vision to 20/20 or 20/25 based on role. May require color vision based on role. May require the ability to work in loud noise environments with hearing protections. Development Of People Supervisory. Ensure that reporting personnel have individual development plans (IDP), with annual goals and measurements that are consistent with the priorities of the business, and that interim reviews are held so that their work is focused on those priorities, and they understand their level of accountability for results and the measurement process. Ensure that the IDP forms include completed learning and aspiration plans and are in place for all reporting personnel to enable the achievement of goals and capability to assume increased levels of responsibility. Manage the application and communication of all Novo Nordisk policies, procedures, and Novo Nordisk Way. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field of study from an accredited university requiredMay consider an Associate's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field of study from an accredited university with a minimum seven(7) years of increasingly progressive warehouse/production support experience (Shipping/Receiving & Inventory Control) requiredMay consider a High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of nine (9) years of increasingly progressive warehouse/production support experience (Shipping/Receiving & Inventory Control) required Minimum of five (5) years of increasingly progressive warehouse/production support experience (Shipping/Receiving & Inventory Control) required Minimum of three (3) years of production/production support supervisory experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry requiredProject management experience preferredProven process improvement & problem-solving skills preferredExcellent verbal & written communication skills; good presentation skills requiredExperience with ERP/MRP (SAP) systems requiredProven process improvement & problem-solving skills preferred, Green Belt certification a plusKanban / LEAN manufacturing experience preferredc

GMP & FDA

regulations knowledge preferredAbility to develop & manage action plans to achieve targets required We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes - we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and defeating diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger - a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today. 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. Company Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company, founded in 1923 and headquartered in Denmark. Our purpose is to drive change to defeat diabetes and other serious chronic diseases such as obesity and rare blood and endocrine disorders. We do so by pioneering scientific breakthroughs, expanding access to our medicines, and working to prevent and ultimately cure disease. Novo Nordisk employs about 54,400 people in 80 countries and markets its products in around 170 countries. For more information visit novonordisk.com . Our US Research & Development hub, located in the Greater Boston area, brings together the best talent to drive life science innovation. Located in Lexington, Watertown and Cambridge, our teams reflect the full scope of R D, from early research through late-stage clinical development. We are building for the future by creating a distinct R D community based on collaboration, partnerships, and cutting-edge research across multiple modalities and therapeutic areas. We recognize that improving human health starts here and that patients rely on us. By combining the speed and agility of biotech with the quality, resources, and stability of a large pharmaceutical company, our US R D hub will benefit from the best of both worlds to develop new medicines that meet the needs of patients.

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//www.novonordisk-us.com/ Phone 617-612-6200 Location 75 Hayden Avenue Lexington

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