Distribution Coordinator

Catalent Pharma Solutions; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

8 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Catalent Pharma Solutions is seeking a Distribution Coordinator for our Philadelphia, PA site. The role involves coordinating processing, preparation, and dispatch of clinical trial materials while ensuring GxP compliance and SOP adherence.

You will manage various order types, audit documentation, and data integrity, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to resolve shipment issues. 100% onsite, Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include a High School Diploma or GED; an Associate's degree is preferred.
• 2–4 years of relevant industry experience.
• Previous experience using ERP systems is required.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills are essential.
• JD Edwards EnterpriseOne/ERP experience is preferred.
• At least 1 year of customer service experience in a GMP environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and dispatch shipments of clinical trial materials to clinical sites.
• Process orders and assemble folders generated on-site and offshore.
• Support same-day, 24‑hour, 48‑hour, bulk, sample, and JIT order requests.
• Aim for 95% completion of work the day before shift to meet processing expectations.
• Collaborate with Distribution Project Coordinators to resolve issues and develop solutions.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Customer service

JD Edwards

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Tools

JD Edwards ERP

Job description

Distribution Coordinator Catalent’s Philadelphia, Pennsylvania site serves as the company’s North American Center of Excellence for clinical supply packaging, delivering comprehensive, end‑to‑end support for global clinical trials across multiple therapeutic modalities. The site provides integrated services including direct comparator sourcing, blinding and manufacturing, primary and secondary packaging, storage and distribution, and clinical returns management, enabling efficient and compliant trial execution. It also plays a growing role in supporting biologic as well as cell and gene therapy programs, with enhanced cold‑chain and cryogenic handling capabilities designed to meet the complex requirements of advanced therapies. As a critical hub within Catalent’s global clinical supply network, the Philadelphia site helps sponsors accelerate development timelines while maintaining the highest standards of quality, flexibility, and regulatory compliance. Our Philadelphia site is located in the Bensalem/Northeast Philadelphia area.

Position Summary

We have an opportunity for a Distribution Coordinator to join our team. In this role, you will coordinate the processing, preparation, and dispatch of clinical trial materials to clinical sites while ensuring compliance with GxP standards, standard operating procedures, and customer-specific requirements. You will manage various order types, audit documentation, and maintain data integrity. Collaboration with cross-functional teams will be key to resolving operational and shipment-related issues. This position also contributes to continuous process and documentation improvements. Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm Location: Philadelphia, PA 100% Onsite

The Role

• Anticipate and resolve distribution problems related to operations, systems, processes, and technology
• Coordinate and dispatch shipments of clinical trial materials to clinical sites
• Process orders and assemble folders generated both on‑site and offshore
• Support same-day, 24‑hour, 48‑hour, bulk, sample, and Just‑in‑Time order requests
• Ensure 95% completion of work to floor the day before and meet shift processing expectations set by the supervisor
• Collaborate with Distribution Project Coordinators to support issue resolution and solution development
• All other duties as assigned

The Candidate

• Minimum Requirements High School Diploma or GED is required; Associate's Degree is preferred
• Must have 2–4 years of relevant industry experience
• Previous experience using ERP systems is required
• Must have strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Preferred Skills & Background Experience with JD Edwards Enterprise Resource Planning system is preferred
• At least 1 year of customer service experience in a current Good Manufacturing Practice regulated environment is preferred

Why You Should Join Catalent

• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process
• Diverse, inclusive culture
• Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives
• Competitive paid time off plus 8 paid holidays
• Community engagement and green initiatives
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one of employment
• Tuition reimbursement

Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans. 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.