Manager, Supply Chain Warehouse

$78,000 - $163,000/Yr

Catalent - Severn, MD

Full-time - Manager

Severn, MD

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Manager, Supply Chain - Warehouse at Catalent, Inc. plays a pivotal role in enhancing the operational efficiency of the Harmans site. Reporting directly to the Director of Supply Chain, this position is designed for a leader who can significantly impact the way the warehouse operates. The Manager will oversee a shift comprising Warehouse Materials Control Associates and Materials Services Associates, ensuring that all activities align with the company's continuous improvement initiatives related to supply chain assets, workflow processes, and operations. This role requires a strong focus on project participation, dashboarding, reporting, and governance, with an emphasis on improving operational performance and compliance through effective collaboration with other functional leads. In this execution-oriented position, the Manager will be responsible for supporting various Supply Chain projects that deliver value to the Cell & Gene Therapy business. This includes both asset-based and strategic projects aimed at enhancing materials flow and compliance. The Manager will work closely with Supply Chain and other departmental leadership to develop a comprehensive understanding of the needs related to planning, scheduling, technology, material availability, procurement, logistics, operational compliance, and inventory control. Additionally, the Manager will assist in creating a site master plan and roadmap for supply chain operations, ensuring that all activities adhere to GMP regulations and that project work is managed under GMP Change Control where necessary. The ideal candidate will leverage their leadership skills, knowledge, and experience to work cross-functionally with support groups, ensuring high-quality execution and operational excellence in a dynamic, fast-paced global biopharmaceutical development and manufacturing environment. This position requires a commitment to working onsite or at multiple sites within the Harmans, MD region, with a shift schedule from Monday to Friday, 6 PM to 2:30 AM.

Responsibilities

• Lead a shift consisting of Warehouse Materials Control Associates and Materials Services Associates.
• Support Supply Chain projects that deliver value to the Cell & Gene Therapy business.
• Develop a clear understanding of Supply Chain planning/scheduling, technology, material availability, procurement, logistics, operational compliance, and inventory control.
• Assist in developing a site master plan and roadmap for supply chain operations.
• Ensure all activities comply with GMP regulations.
• Manage project work under GMP Change Control where required and incorporate this into timelines.
• Utilize proper methodology for project delivery and ensure compliance with GMP, GLP, and SOX requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., operations, business management, supply chain) required.
• 6+ years of professional Supply Chain experience preferred; will substitute degree with 10+ years of experience.
• 5+ years of warehouse management experience required.
• Proficient understanding of warehouse management procedures and knowledge of inventory controls is strongly required.
• Minimum 3 years of progressive leadership experience, including performance management and people development.
• Demonstrable leadership experience at Catalent may be considered in place of external experience.
• JDE experience is highly desirable.
• PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or APICS certifications are highly desirable.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a fast-paced global biopharmaceutical development and manufacturing environment.
• Participation in Catalent-sponsored leadership programs such as NGGL, GOLD, GM Excellence, and GROW.

Benefits

• Career advancement opportunities within a global drug development and delivery leader.
• Work directly with pharmaceutical, biopharma, and consumer health companies.
• Contribute to the development and supply of life-saving and life-enhancing products.
• A commitment to employee health and safety, especially in light of the global pandemic.