Supply Chain Associate

Catalent; Bathgate; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Generous holiday entitlement

LinkedIn Learning access

On-site canteen

Parking

Job summary

Catalent in Bathgate, UK seeks a Supply Chain Associate to support orders and ensure GMP-compliant, accurate processing on site. The role emphasizes workflow efficiency, KPI tracking, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment.

The position is 100% onsite in Bathgate, with a Monday-Thursday and Friday schedule, offering development and training within Catalent’s global network.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and quick learner.
• Experience in distribution, logistics, or order processing desirable.
• Knowledge of cGMP regulations and clinical trial material exports advantageous.
• Good written and spoken English.
• JD Edwards experience – Nice to have.

Responsibilities

• Process customer and internal orders, ensuring timely and accurate fulfilment.
• Generate shipping documentation and manage order workflows through the ERP system.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, SOPs, and company quality standards.
• Investigate and resolve order processing issues, driving effective solutions.
• Support team performance by tracking KPIs, capacity planning, and reporting metrics.
• Maintain personnel records and assist with performance review administration.
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, training activities, and development of training materials.
• Collaborate with site teams and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and reduce turnaround times.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Numerical skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Tools

JD Edwards

Job description

With nearly 25 years of experience, our Bathgate location in Scotland, UK is an integral part of Catalent’s European clinical supply services network. This 141,000 sq. ft. facility has a comprehensive range of capabilities to support sponsors’ studies throughout the UK, Europe and beyond, including clinical supply management, FastChain® demand‑led supply, clinical‑scale commercial packaging, and QP release services.

We have high-speed, automated primary packaging for blisters, as well as semi‑automated primary packaging for bottles. We offer packaging design services on site, as well as secondary packaging and clinical labeling services.

Position Summary

We have an opportunity for a Supply Chain Associate to join our team. In this role, you will support the smooth processing of customer and internal orders, ensuring accuracy and compliance with quality standards. You will play a key part in maintaining efficient workflows, supporting team performance, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment where collaboration and precision are valued.

Shift: 09.00 - 17.00 Monday - Thursday, Friday - 09.00 - 16.30.

Location: Bathgate, UK

100% Onsite

The Role

• Process customer and internal orders, ensuring timely and accurate fulfilment.
• Generate shipping documentation and manage order workflows through the ERP system.
• Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and company quality standards.
• Investigate and resolve order processing issues, driving effective solutions.
• Support team performance by tracking Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), capacity planning, and reporting metrics.
• Maintain personnel records and assist with performance review administration.
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, training activities, and the development of training materials.
• Collaborate with site teams and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and reduce turnaround times.

The Candidate

Minimum Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and able to learn new systems quickly.
• Previous experience in distribution, logistics, or order processing is desirable.
• Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) regulations and clinical trial material exports is advantageous.
• Good numerical skills and a high standard of written and spoken English.
• JD Edwards systems experience – Nice to have.

Preferred Skills & Background

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build effective stakeholder relationships.
• Strong organisational skills with a proactive and detail‑oriented approach.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Confidence interpreting procedures, technical information, and operational instructions.

Why You Should Join Catalent

• Competitive Salary – Reflecting your experience and skills.
• Benefits – a pension scheme matching up to 7.5% and life assurance. Enjoy BUPA private medical insurance, a generous holiday entitlement that increases with tenure, and the option to trade leave.
• Career Development – Access high‑quality training, mentoring, and cross‑functional opportunities within Catalent’s global network. Benefit from a subscription to LinkedIn Learning, providing access to 10,000+ online courses.
• Health & Wellbeing – Includes an employee assistance programme, on‑site canteen facilities, and an active safety and “Patient First” culture. Join Employee Resource Groups that foster a diverse and inclusive workplace. Plus, participate in charitable activities.
• Excellent Location – Just a few minutes’ drive from J3A of the M8, with free on‑site parking.

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career!

Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life‑saving and life‑enhancing products to patients around the world. 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. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.