Inventory Deployment Planner
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Job Summary
Job title : Inventory Deployment Planner
Department : Global Business Services (GBS) Supply Chain
Novo Nordisk GBS Bangalore
Are you passionate about supply chain management Do you thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment ensuring service continuity and optimising inventory levels If yes then we are looking for you to join our team as an Inventory Deployment Planner in Bengaluru India. Read on and apply today!
About the department
The GSC&BD GBS unit is in Bengaluru India with our headquarters in Denmark. We are focused on consolidating supply chain activities and driving performance improvement. As part of the Global Operational Planning team our role involves continuous improvement of our operational planning processes and systems to ensure a balanced supply plan on a global scale. The atmosphere is dynamic and collaborative with a strong emphasis on teamwork.
The position
As an Inventory Deployment Planner you will:
Own finishedgoods inventory corridors and safety stock levels for assigned markets ensuring uninterrupted service while balancing stockout and overstock risks across the network.
Monitor inventory demand trends and capacity signals continuously to spot risks early and trigger timely mitigation actions before service levels are affected.
Convert validated demand into shipment plans and latestage packing instructions maintaining forward visibility on logistics and distribution risks to enable proactive intervention.
Serve as the key contact for affiliates/markets on all inventory matters aligning on demand priorities and tradeoffs while communicating supply constraints clearly and actionably.
Manage inventory cases through structured ticketing resolving issues at the lowest level escalating only welldocumented cases and collaborating with planning regional brand and analytics teams to align plans improve processes track KPIs and support IDP model capabilities.
Qualifications:
We are looking for a candidate with the following qualifications:
Masters within supply chain management (or equivalent) from a well-recognised institute
8 years or more relevant experience in supply chain planning inventory management network roles
Experience working directly with commercial affiliates and regions
Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain concepts (PlanMakeDeliver)
Experience working in Global planning setups
Hands-on experience with: SAP ECC/R3 (mandatory) Advanced planning tools (OMP preferred) Microsoft Excel PowerPoint (advanced use)
Working at Novo Nordisk
Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this we approach our work with an unconventional spirit a rare determination and a constant curiosity. For over 100 years this unordinary mindset has seen us build a company unlike any other. One where a collective passion for our purpose mutual respect and a willingness to go beyond what we know delivers extraordinary results.
Contact
To submit your application please upload your CV online (click on Apply and follow the instructions).
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Deadline
6 March 2026
Disclaimer
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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.
Key Skills
- Inventory Control
- Continuous Improvement
- Pivot tables
- SAP
- Supply Chain Experience
- Microsoft Dynamics Navision
- SAP EWM
- SAP S/4HANA
- Microsoft Excel
- Production Planning
- Retail Math
- MRP
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