Supply Chain Manager

Catalent Pharma Solutions; Strathroy; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits (Health, Dental

Vision, Life Insurance

RPP with employer contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Catalent Pharma Solutions is seeking a Supply Chain Manager for the Adair Strathroy site in Ontario. You will lead warehouse and supply chain operations, drive budgeting and KPI performance, and partner with the Zydis planning teams to ensure efficient, compliant manufacturing support.

The role requires a strong background in ERP systems, inventory control, and project management, with a focus on safety, quality, and cost optimization in a GMP environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain Management is required.
• CPIM (APICS) or CSCP certification or progress toward certification.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in supply chain or logistics.
• Experience in manufacturing, pharmaceutical, and/or GMP environments; leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Adair Strathroy warehouse operations including inbound/outbound logistics, customs, hazardous waste, and material management.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and working capital targets; manage budgeting and cost performance.
• Act as SME for JDE ERP and PAS-X activities; support capacity and demand planning with Zydis S&OP.
• Ensure compliance with cGMPs and regulatory policies; manage safety protocols and extend hours as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Forecasting

Capacity planning

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management

CPIM (APICS) or CSCP certification

Tools

JDE ERP

PAS-X

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Site

The newly launched manufacturing facility on Adair Blvd marks a pivotal expansion of Catalent’s Zydis® technology, a globally renowned, fast-dissolve oral dosage form that has transformed the lives of millions of patients worldwide. This is your opportunity to join a dedicated team at the forefront of pharmaceutical manufacturing. At Adair, you’ll play a vital role in the startup of a site built for innovation and excellence, from installation and qualification to regulatory approval and commercial manufacturing.

Position Summary

We have an opportunity for a Supply Chain Manager to join our team and lead the Adair Strathroy Warehouse and Supply Chain operations. Reporting to the Site Director, this role is responsible for ensuring efficient operations that meet business objectives in safety, quality, service, and cost. The successful candidate will oversee forecasting, budgeting, and resource planning while serving as a subject matter expert in demand and capacity planning, ERP systems, and PAS-X activities. This position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in a growing, innovative environment.

Shift

Monday -Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM or 8:30 AM-5:00 PM with a 30-minute unpaid lunch

Location

Adair, ON 100% Onsite

The Role

Responsible for all Adair Strathroy warehouse operations, including inbound and outbound logistics, customs clearance, hazardous waste transportation and documentation, and the management of materials and components required to support laboratory and manufacturing operations. Maintain Warehouse and Supply Chain functions with respect to effectively utilizing labour, equipment and materials aligned to budgeted expenditures. Accountable for inventory management to maintain required stock levels and achieve working capital targets, serving as the subject matter expert for the JDE ERP system while overseeing cycle count programs, inventory metrics, material disposition processes, monthly inventory reviews, and aging inventory management. Supports the Zydis S&OP process by preparing and sharing supply review data, collaborating with Zydis Swindon on capacity and demand planning, and maintaining all PAS-X-related activities to meet business and operational requirements. Maintains quality standards by understanding, promoting and adhering to cGMPs, relevant group policies and government regulations. Achieves financial objectives within the Warehouse and Supply Chain functions by managing budgets, monitoring expenditures and cost performance, analyzing variances, implementing corrective actions and process improvements, while providing operational support during extended hours and weekends as required to meet business needs and critical deadlines. Establish a strong Warehouse and Supply Chain team by assigning responsibilities, delegating authority, recruiting, orienting, and training employees and ensuring all safety protocols are adhered to. Perform other duties as required.

The Candidate Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management.
• Completion of CPIM (APICS) or CSCP certification or demonstrated progress toward certification.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in supply chain management or logistics.
• Experience working in a manufacturing, pharmaceutical, and/or GMP facility.
• Currently, Catalent participates in the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) on a limited basis. Candidates with non-Canadian credentials must provide an evaluation confirming the Canadian equivalency of the credentials as determined by the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada (ACESC) such as WES.
• Demonstrable leadership experience at Catalent (including but not limited to participation in Catalent‑sponsored leadership programs such as NGGL, GOLD, LEAD Now, GM Excellence, and GROW) may be considered in place of external experience.
• The employee's role frequently involves sitting and utilizing hands and fingers for tasks such as handling, feeling, and keyboard manipulation, necessitating manual dexterity. Occasionally, the position requires standing, walking, reaching, bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, alongside close vision capabilities and potential exposure to chemicals.

Preferred Skills & Background

• Knowledge of ERP systems.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Access, Word).
• Direct working knowledge of operations, warehouse management, inventory control, and transportation management.
• Solid project management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across all organizational levels.

Pay

The final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary within this range $105,000 – $125,000 Plus Bonus, and will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, skillset, education, business needs, etc. Catalent is a global employer, and this salary range does not reflect positions that work in other countries.

Why You Should Join Catalent

• Comprehensive Benefit Package (Health, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance).
• Group Retirement Savings – Registered Pension Plan (RPP) with employer contributions.
• Employee Reward & Recognition programs.
• Opportunities for professional and personal development & growth including tuition reimbursement.
• Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career!

Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference. personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.

Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by local law.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to [e-mail]. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability.

Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop, manufacture, and supply products that help people live better and healthier lives. Catalent is dedicated to delivering unparalleled service to pharma, biotech, and consumer health customers, supporting product development, launch, and full life-cycle supply. With time-tested experience in development sciences, delivery technologies, and multi-modality manufacturing, Catalent supports the acceleration of development programs and the launch of more than a hundred new products every year. Powered by thousands of scientists and technicians and the latest technology platforms at more than 40 global sites, Catalent supplies billions of doses of life-enhancing and life-saving treatments for patients annually.