Associate Manager for Production Distribution

Job title: Associate Manager for Production Distribution

Company: Novo Nordisk


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Accept ClosePress Tab to Move to Skip to Content LinkSearch by KeywordSearch by LocationLoading…CategorySelect how often (in days) to receive an alert:×Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:Associate Manager for Production DistributionCategory: Supply ChainLocation:Bagsværd, Capital Region of Denmark, DKAre you an experienced and motivated manager, who is ready to lead our Production Distribution team? With a mixed-seniority team of seven professionals and global responsibilities, this position requires solid logistics expertise, process optimization skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Sounds interesting?Apply today!The Position
As an Associate Manager, you will lead a team of seven logistics professionals while overseeing global and national shipping operations for components, APIs, and hazardous goods. Your responsibilities will include leading a team, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, optimizing processes through LEAN methodologies, and managing relationships with various stakeholders, such as warehouses, freight forwarders, and 4PL partners.In this role, you will drive operational efficiency, mitigate delivery risks, and support cost-saving initiatives. Additionally, you will ensure seamless transportation routes for production sites and Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs). Strong leadership, effective collaboration, and adept change management will be crucial to achieving success in this position.This position is pivotal in ensuring the seamless transportation of goods across national and international production sites while adhering to stringent compliance standards, especially for specialized shipments like hazardous goods. If you have leadership experience, a strong background in logistics, and the drive to optimize processes, this is the ideal role for you.The current location of the position is in Bagsværd, but the department will move to Taastrup later this year.Qualifications
To succeed in this position, you have:

• 3-5 years of experience in shipping, logistics, or supply chain management.
• Previous experience in freight forwarding, warehouse operations, or fast-paced logistics environments.
• Leadership toolbox and a few years of managing a team in a regulated environment
• Background in pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare industries is a strong advantage (nice-to-have).
• Familiarity with LEAN methodologies and process optimization principles.
• Fluent in English

About the departmentThe Global Distribution department plays a vital role in ensuring the efficient and compliant movement of goods across global and national production sites. This team is responsible for overseeing shipping operations for components, APIs, and hazardous materials while adhering to stringent regulatory standards.The department manages relationships with freight forwarders, warehouses, and 4PL partners to ensure seamless logistics processes and reliable transportation routes. It also focuses on optimizing workflows through LEAN methodologies, mitigating risks in delivery, and supporting cost-saving initiatives. By driving operational efficiency and fostering collaboration across stakeholders, the Global Distribution department contributes directly to the success of production and supply chain operations worldwide.Working at Novo NordiskAt Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change. We drive it. We’re a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop, we seize them. From research and development, through to manufacturing, marketing and sales – we’re all working to move the needle on patient care.ContactFor any role related questions, please contact the hiring manager lrmj@novonordisk.comDeadlinePlease apply no later than June 29th.Please note that applications will be assessed on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application, but please include a few sentences about why you are applying in your resume or CV. To ensure an efficient and fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your CV.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.

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Location: Bagsværd, Hovedstaden

Job date: Thu, 26 Jun 2025 01:46:16 GMT

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