Inventory Control Specialist

Catalent Pharma Solutions LLC; Harmans (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

8 paid holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Catalent, Inc. in Harmans, MD is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to maintain the engineering team’s parts, tools, and equipment inventory, track stock levels, and keep procurement records.

This onsite role reports to the Supervisor, Facilities and Engineering, with a Monday–Friday 8am–5pm schedule. You will analyze inventory trends, develop vendor relationships, perform cycle counts, and support annual physical inventories while ensuring storage areas remain organized and accurate.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience using a computerized inventory system or CMMS.
• Basic understanding of inventory control procedures.
• Basic math skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proficient computer and keyboarding skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication skills with internal teams and vendors.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and navigate storage areas, ladders, and shelving.
• Prolonged computer and desk work.
• Lift and move materials up to 40 lbs.
• Climb ladders and access high/low storage areas.

Responsibilities

• Order, track, and maintain engineering parts, tools, and equipment inventory.
• Monitor stock levels and replenish inventory as needed.
• Maintain accurate inventory records within CMMS.
• Analyze inventory trends and identify process improvements.
• Develop relationships with vendors and internal subject matter experts.
• Perform cycle counts, spot audits, and support annual physical inventory audits.
• Generate inventory metrics and reports for Engineering Management.
• Support maintenance kitting efforts for preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Maintain engineering storage areas and ensure inventory accuracy.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently

Proficient computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

Job description

About Site

Our FDA-licensed, state-of-the-art CGMP manufacturing facility for Gene Therapies is located on the Harmans/BWI campus. The campus, featuring two manufacturing facilities is located 5 miles from the Baltimore Washington International (BWI) airport and 13 miles from our Baltimore location. The campus is close to Washington, DC’s I-270 Technology Corridor, top universities, and government agencies. The Harmans/BWI-1 EMA and FDA approved facility, at approximately 200,000 sq. ft., houses 10 CGMP manufacturing suites, fill/finish, central services, testing labs, and a warehouse. The Harmans/BWI-2 facility, at approximately 145,000 sq. ft., is under development and will house 8 CGMP manufacturing suites and cold storage warehousing. Both facilities support Phase 3 through commercial manufacturing of advanced therapeutic products including AAV and other viral vector-based therapies and vaccines.

Position Summary

We have an opportunity for an Inventory Control Specialist to join our team. This role is responsible for maintaining the engineering team’s inventory by ordering, tracking, and supplying necessary parts, tools, and equipment while keeping accurate procurement records. The position ensures robust inventory maintenance, vendor accountability, cost reduction, and supports reliability calculations. The Inventory Control Specialist will report to the Supervisor, Facilities and Engineering. Shift: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm Location: Harmans, MD - BWI 100% Onsite

The Role

• Order, track, and maintain engineering parts, tools, and equipment inventory.
• Monitor stock levels and replenish inventory as needed.
• Maintain accurate inventory records within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Analyze inventory trends and identify process improvements.
• Develop relationships with vendors and internal subject matter experts.
• Perform cycle counts, spot audits, and support annual physical inventory audits.
• Generate inventory metrics and reports for Engineering Management.
• Support maintenance kitting efforts for preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Maintain engineering storage areas and ensure inventory accuracy.

The Candidate Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience using a computerized inventory system or Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Basic understanding of inventory control procedures.
• Basic math skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proficient computer and keyboarding skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication skills with internal teams and vendors.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and navigate storage areas, ladders, and shelving.
• Prolonged computer and desk work.
• Lift and move materials up to 40 lbs.
• Climb ladders and access high/low storage areas.
• Potential shift or weekend support during emergency situations.

Preferred Skills & Background

• Order, track, and maintain engineering parts, tools, and equipment inventory.
• Monitor stock levels and replenish inventory as needed.
• Maintain accurate inventory records within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Analyze inventory trends and identify process improvements.
• Develop relationships with vendors and internal subject matter experts.
• Perform cycle counts, spot audits, and support annual physical inventory audits.
• Generate inventory metrics and reports for Engineering Management.
• Support maintenance kitting efforts for preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Maintain engineering storage areas and ensure inventory accuracy.

Pay

The anticipated hourly rate for this position in MD is $75,000 – $85,000 Plus Bonus. The final hourly rate offered to a successful candidate may vary, 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 multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.

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 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. Visit Catalent Careers to explore career opportunities.

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.

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.