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Senior Manager, Global Logistics, Distribution
Novo NordiskSenior logistics manager leading US pharmaceutical distribution, warehouse operations, and 3PL/4PL performance for Novo Nordisk. Driving compliance, cost efficiency, continuous improvement, and team development across supply chain sites.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Global Logistics and Distribution management, ensuring compliance with GxP and FDA regulations while driving operational efficiency and continuous improvement. Proven ability to lead teams, manage resources, and optimize supply chain processes for cost-effective and customer-focused delivery.
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Global Logistics ManagementGxP ComplianceLEAN MethodologyTeam LeadershipSupply Chain Optimization
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Hard Skills
Distribution ManagementPerformance AnalysisProcess ImprovementKPI ManagementWarehouse OperationsCost EfficiencyChange ManagementOrder FulfilmentData AnalysisProject Management
Soft Skills
Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationProblem-SolvingTeam DevelopmentStakeholder Collaboration
Industry Keywords
Supply Chain ManagementLogisticsQuality ControlQuality AssuranceFDA RegulationsSOP AdherenceNovo Nordisk PoliciesEnvironmental Requirements3PL/4PL ManagementContinuous Improvement
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead and oversee Global Logistics & Distribution activities in the US
- Drive strategy execution, team development, and resource management
- Manage end-to-end performance, governance, distribution flows, scalability, reliability, and cost efficiency
- Oversee warehouse operations and outsourced 3PL/4PL partners
- Monitor performance, mitigate risks, and drive continuous improvements
- Ensure GxP/GDP compliance, audit readiness, KPI management, and stakeholder collaboration
- Lead, coach, and develop team performance
- Manage daily operations, resources, and prioritization
- Drive change management and execution of HR processes
- Partner with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and external providers for efficient, cost-optimized, customer-focused delivery
- Oversee order fulfilment, shipping, shipment tracking, and issue resolution
- Support process optimization, cost efficiency, and new product launches
- Lead US external warehouse inbound/outbound operations
- Implement global warehouse strategy and optimize outsourced operations using data analysis
- Drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement across distribution workflows
- Analyse KPIs and prepare ad hoc distribution performance and compliance reports
- Support supply chain optimization and cost-efficiency projects, including 4PL setup and cross-SVP initiatives
- Lead standardization of shipping processes across Product Supply sites
- Ensure compliance through documentation, SOP adherence, employee training, and departmental procedures
- Follow safety and environmental requirements
- Ensure reporting personnel have individual development plans, annual goals, measurements, and interim reviews
- Manage the application and communication of Novo Nordisk policies, procedures, and Novo Nordisk Way
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Accounting/Finance, or related field from an accredited university required
- Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in distribution, Logistics, or Supply Chain Management required
- Minimum of three (3) years of direct management experience required; three years of team lead or project manager experience may be considered
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
- Demonstrated ability to develop and manage action plans to achieve targets required
- Demonstrated leadership, management, or supervisory experience preferred
- Proven process improvement and problem-solving skills preferred
- Strong LEAN and Flow skills preferred
- Knowledge of GxP and FDA regulations preferred
- Knowledge of Quality Control and Quality Assurance preferred
- Master's Degree preferred
- Ability to work in an open office environment with frequent distraction
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
- Ability to develop individual development plans, annual goals, learning plans, and aspiration plans for reporting personnel
- Ability to manage Novo Nordisk policies, procedures, and Novo Nordisk Way
- Ability to follow safety and environmental requirements
Benefits
Comp & perks- Leading pay and annual performance bonus
- Generous paid time off including 14 paid holidays
- Health Insurance effective day one
- Dental Insurance effective day one
- Vision Insurance effective day one
- Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option
- 14 weeks paid parental leave
- 6 weeks paid family medical leave
- Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products
- Tuition Assistance
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Employee Referral Awards
- Opportunities, resources, and mentorship to help grow and build your career