Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to inspire stakeholders and deliver supply-and-demand solutions at scale as Supply Chain COE Planning Manager. This role is in Novo Nordisk Region Emerging Markets, Supply Chain Center of Excellence for BAMECA (Business Area Middle East Central Asia) & BAAF (Business Area Africa) and for 12 months (maternity cover), based in Istanbul/Turkey.

Your new position

As Supply Chain COE Planning Manager for BAMECA, you will be responsible for timely and balanced supply of Novo Nordisk products for affiliates under responsibility. You will be leading timely execution of S&OE processes and alignment across affiliates in BAMECA.

Acting as a Center of Excellence, you will embed best practices in forecast, demand and supply planning, and enable operational decisions that balance inventory and customer needs.

Some of your responsibilities will be:

• Own and run the S&OE process for BAMECA, ensure seamless integration with affiliates, enhancing the process to align with evolving needs.
• Leading launch supply chain planning activities across BAMECA in close collaboration with regional and launch planning teams
• Oversee demand planning, supply balancing, inventory management and ensure execution of robust S&OP in BAMECA
• Make comparisons of supply with quarterly and annual financial plans and seek solutions in case of shortages
• Collaborate with local supply chain teams to monitor performance, diagnose issues and implement corrective actions.
• Drive initiatives to improve forecast accuracy and inventory optimisation, and act as a CoE by sharing best practices and providing training.

About The Department

You will join a dynamic and inclusive team committed to operational excellence and innovation. As Supply Chain Centre of Excellence (CoE) for BAMECA and BAAF, we take pride in embedding best practices and enabling operational success across our 77 affiliates in Middle East Central Asia and Africa. With a strong focus on collaboration, strategic thinking, and continuous improvement, we work together to make a meaningful impact on Novo Nordisk's mission to improve the lives of patients worldwide.
Our team culture is built on mutual respect, diversity, and a shared commitment to achieving our goals

Your new skills & qualifications

You have minimum 3 years of relevant experience in supply chain, preferably in demand/supply planning, operations, forecasting, supply chain management. It is expected that you hold a bachelor’s degree in business administration, engineering, supply chain or similar. Having a master’s degree in supply chain would be plus and pharmaceutical industry/FMCG knowledge would be preferable. Further sought-after skills are:

• Fluency in English is a must.
• Experience with S&OE and S&OP
• Strong analytical skills and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems (SAP preferred); experience with OMP is a plus.
• Have strong communication skills and effective meeting facilitation skills.
• Have proficiency in data analysis, reporting, and forecasting.
• Have the experience of working in cross-cultural teams and cross-organisational stakeholder management.
• Have high flexibility to work in a fast-paced and complex environment and to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

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.

Deadline
13 April 2026

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

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 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.