Inventory Analyst

Department: Operation GBS Supplychain Customer Fulfilment
Company: Novo Nordisk Global Business Services (GBS)

Turn data into decisions that keep life-saving medicines flowing to patients across the this role youll be the analytical backbone behind inventory health and supply chain excellence ensuring the right products reach the right markets at the right time.

About the department:
Operations GBS is at the heart of Novo Nordisks executional excellence and efficiency. Based in Bangalore our department focuses on a wide range of operations-related activities including marketed brands execution medical affairs operations omnichannel operations commercial analytics operational communications customer fulfilment within the commercial supply chain and sustainability. With a dynamic and collaborative atmosphere we are committed to driving innovation and delivering exceptional results that make a difference in the lives of patients worldwide.

The position
As an Inventory Analyst you will provide analytical operational and governance support for inventory planning and Centre of Excellence activities. Youll be a key coordination point between affiliates regional teams demand planners supply chain managers and GBS teams translating complex data into actionable insights that drive smarter supply-demand decisions.

Day-to-day your tasks will include:

• Monitoring inventory health across assigned affiliates regions and product portfolios analysing stock availability weeks of supply stock-out risks overstock slow-moving stock expiry exposure and batch risk with value impact
• Preparing inventory insights exception reports and recommendations to support supply-demand balancing and mitigation actions
• Developing maintaining and improving inventory KPIs dashboards trackers and governance routines to ensure clear visibility of performance and escalations
• Partnering with Centre of Excellence teams to standardize supply chain processes reporting templates and ways of working across regions
• Driving root-cause analysis and supporting corrective actions for recurring inventory and planning issues
• Identifying process gaps and supporting automation digitalization and simplification initiatives to reduce manual workload and improve decision quality
• Creating and maintaining SOPs process flows RACI matrices and training materials to promote operational discipline and accountability

Qualifications
Were looking for an Inventory Analyst with a sharp analytical mind and a passion for driving supply chain performance.

To succeed in this role you will bring:

• A bachelors or masters degree in supply chain Operations Business Administration Finance or a related discipline
• 5 to 8 years of relevant professional experience
• Relevant experience in supply chain operations inventory management demand planning S&OP order management or Centre of Excellence support
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret inventory demand supply forecast and order data and turn it into clear action-oriented recommendations
• Strong understanding of inventory principles replenishment planning forecast review stock health monitoring and supply-demand balancing
• Proficiency in SAP O2C OMP or similar planning tools Power BI Excel and dashboard/reporting solutions
• Experience working with cross-functional teams regional stakeholders affiliates and operational partners
• Strong documentation skills including SOP creation process mapping and governance framework development
• Experience in shared services GBS pharmaceutical supply chain or regional supply chain operations is an advantage

Working at Novo Nordisk
Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company with a 100-year legacy of driving change to defeat serious chronic diseases. Building on our strong legacy within diabetes we are growing massively and expanding our commitment reaching millions around the world and impacting more than 40 million patient lives daily. All of this has made us one of the 20 most valuable companies in the world by market cap. Our success relies on the joint potential and collaboration of our more than 63000 employees around the world. We recognize the importance of the unique skills and perspectives our people bring to the table and we work continuously to bring out the best in them. Working at Novo Nordisk were working toward something bigger than ourselves and its a collective effort. Join us! Together we go further. Together were life changing.

Contact
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Deadline
4 Sep 2026

Disclaimer
It has been brought to our attention that there have recently been instances of fraudu-lent job offers purporting to be from Novo Nordisk and/or its affiliate companies. The individuals or organisations sending these false employment offers may pose as a Novo Nordisk recruiter or representative and request personal information purchasing of equipment or funds to further the recruitment process or offer paid trainings. Be advised that Novo Nordisk does not extend unsolicited employment offers.

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We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk were not chasing quick fixes were creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years weve 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 whats possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives seek out bold ideas and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together were making healthcare more accessible treating and preventing 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.