Process Lead - Global Supply Chain Excellence

Catalent Pharma Solutions; Bridgewater (MA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO + holidays

ERGs focusing on D&I

401K match

Benefits from day one

Tuition reimbursement

WellHub wellness program

Job summary

Catalent is hiring a Process Lead - Global Supply Chain Excellence in Bridgewater, NJ. The role drives operational excellence across planning, procurement, inventory management, logistics, and tech-enabled processes, partnering with site Supply Chains, Finance, and IT.

The candidate will lead Lean/Six Sigma programs, optimize ERP/MES systems, and implement advanced planning capabilities, while ensuring GMP compliance and on-time delivery of products.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• APICS CPIM certification desired.
• Ten years of supply chain experience, preferably in pharma or CDMO environments.

Responsibilities

• Support global supply chain processes excellence across planning, scheduling, materials management and warehouse logistics.
• Establish harmonized process controls and KPIs across sites.
• Host global forums to drive alignment and governance.
• Lead Lean/Six Sigma improvement programs to reduce cycle times and optimize inventory.
• Drive optimization of ERP/MES systems to support GMP-compliant decision making.
• Lead implementation of advanced planning capabilities (capacity modeling, MPS/MRP improvements).
• Identify and deploy digital tools to improve process robustness (dashboards, workflow automation).
• Travel and on-site work up to 25% annually and be flexible.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Global process ownership

Cross-cultural collaboration

Regulatory knowledge (GMP)

ERP systems

MES

Power BI

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Engineering/ Life Sciences

APICS CPIM certification

Tools

SAP

JDE/Oracle

MES

Power BI

Job description

Position Summary

Full time salaried position. When not traveling, position required to be onsite at a US Catalent site.

The Process Lead - Global Supply Chain Excellence is responsible for driving operational excellence, standardization, and continuous improvement across the end-to-end supply chain within Catalent’s network. This role strengthens supply chain performance in a highly regulated, client-focused environment by optimizing planning, procurement, inventory management, logistics, and technology-enabled processes. As a Process Lead - Global Supply Chain Excellence, this role partners closely with site Supply Chains, Finance, and IT to ensure reliable operations that meet client expectations, comply with GMP requirements, enable technology and support on‑time delivery of clinical and commercial products. Our Bridgewater location is the corporate office for Catalent.

The Role

• Support global supply chain processes excellence across planning, scheduling, materials management and warehouse logistics, aligning to GMP standards and CDMO business models
• Establish harmonized process controls and KPIs to ensure consistency across sites
• Host global forums (Best Practice sharing, SMEs, and cross-functional working groups) to drive alignment and structured governance
• Lead Lean/Six Sigma-based improvement programs aimed at reducing cycle times, optimizing inventory, and supporting right-first-time performance
• Drive optimization of current systems (ERP, MES) to support GMP-compliant and data-driven decision making
• Lead implementation of advanced planning capabilities (capacity modeling, MPS/MRP improvements, Finite Scheduling, E2E analytics)
• Identify and deploy digital tools that improve process robustness (workflow automation, dashboards, exception management tools)
• Needs to be flexible for a work schedule which will need a combination of “work from home”, travel and on‑site presence 25% annual global travel expectations
• Other duties as assigned

The Candidate

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field, required
• APICS or CPIM certification, desired
• Minimum ten years of supply chain experience, ideally in pharmaceutical or CDMO environments
• Experienced and adaptable to work fluidly across many cultures to build teams and improve customer results
• Demonstrated experience in global process ownership or multi‑site operations leadership
• Strong understanding of GMP, regulatory expectations (FDA, EMA), and pharmaceutical quality systems
• Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies
• Proficiency with ERP (SAP, JDE/Oracle), MES and analytics platforms (Power BI)
• Individual may be required to sit, stand, walk regularly and occasionally lift 0-15 pounds

Pay

New Jersey Posting. The anticipated salary range for this position in New Jersey is $85,000 - $122,000, plus bonus, when eligible. The final salary 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
• 152 hours of PTO + 8 paid holidays
• Several Employee Resource Groups focusing on D&I
• Generous 401K match
• Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment
• Tuition Reimbursement
• WellHub - program to promote overall physical wellness

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, 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.