Role highlights
Full Time
Permanent
Mid
On-site
The Logistics Coordinator role requires a minimum of three years' experience in logistics and shipment coordination, ideally within the pharmaceutical industry and adhering to Good Distribution Practice (GDP) standards. Candidates should possess relevant education in freight forwarding, supply chain, logistics, or a related field. Proficiency with technical tools is essential, with experience in SAP and Microsoft Office considered advantageous. The role demands strong operational capabilities in managing automated shipping processes and coordinating deliveries efficiently in a fast-paced, highly automated environment. Key responsibilities include collaborating closely with Fourth Party Logistics providers, warehouses, freight forwarders, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate shipment execution. The candidate must demonstrate excellent communication skills, stakeholder management, and the ability to proactively identify and resolve potential logistics issues to prevent recurrence. Attention to detail, analytical skills, and a positive, proactive attitude are critical personal qualities. Additionally, the role involves generating shipping and financial documentation such as letters of credit and collections, as well as participating in continuous improvement initiatives like cLEAN® projects. Fluency in spoken and written English is required to effectively engage with global teams and partners. Overall, this position suits a logistics professional with solid coordination experience, technical aptitude, and a commitment to process improvement within a global healthcare supply chain environment.
About the role
Role Summary
- Join the Commercial Distribution team as a Logistics Coordinator (12-month maternity cover)
- Ensure efficient execution of deliveries to Novo Nordisk production sites, affiliates, and external customers
- Work in a fast-paced, highly automated environment with a focus on hands-off processes
- Collaborate closely with Fourth Party Logistics (4PL), warehouses, and freight forwarders
Responsibilities
- Ensure efficient delivery execution in collaboration with 4PL and internal stakeholders
- Monitor automated shipping processes
- Collaborate with 4PL and warehouse on urgent shipment planning and execution
- Proactively resolve potential issues and prevent reoccurrence
- Continuously align and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to improve processes
- Generate shipping documents and documents for the bank (e.g., letter of credit, collections)
- Participate in cLEAN® and other improvement activities or internal projects related to shipping
Department
- Global Logistics & Distribution (GL&D) is responsible for global distribution of Novo Nordisk products
- Department of 80+ employees across several teams, located at Supply Chain HQ in Taastrup
- Open position is in Global Distribution
Requirements
- Relevant educational background in freight forwarding, supply chain, logistics, or similar
- At least 3 years of experience with logistics and shipment coordination (preferably within pharma and GDP)
- Ability to use technical tools to enhance logistics operations; experience with SAP and MS Office is an advantage
- Fluent in spoken and written English
Personal Qualities
- Positive and proactive approach
- Strong drive, attention to detail, and good analytical skills
- Excellent stakeholder relations and clear communication across cultures and organisational levels
- Willingness to contribute to continuous improvement activities
Benefits
- Opportunities to learn and develop within a global healthcare company
- Benefits designed with your career and life stage in mind
- Inclusive culture that celebrates diversity
How to Apply
- Deadline: 23rd January
- Contact: Katrine Børre (Senior Manager) [email protected]
- No cover letter required; include a few sentences about your motivation in your CV
- Please do not include a photo in your CV
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