Senior Manager, Logistics

Catalent, Inc.; United States; Presencial; USD 160.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Catalent, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager, Logistics at the Harmans, MD campus. You will lead end-to-end material flow, warehousing, receiving, shipping, materials control, and 3PL across multiple sites, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and readiness for inspections.

The role requires extensive GMP/regulatory knowledge, 24/7 operations support, and a track record of optimizing freight, inventory, and KPIs. Onsite work with strong leadership is essential.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years in warehouse/logistics in pharma/biotech/ GMP settings.
• 5+ years leading managers across multiple shifts/locations.
• Experience with 3PL contracts, freight, and logistics budgets.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP, GDP, dangerous goods (IATA/DOT).
• Advanced MS Office/Excel with data-driven KPI insights.
• Ability to support a 24/7 operation and on-call escalation.
• TrackWise deviations, CAPAs, and change controls experience.

Responsabilidades

• Lead logistics across BWI, BioPark, and Cavalier as primary accountable.
• Develop scalable operating models and staffing for growth.
• Manage logistics budget, freight, and 3PL spend with cost-saving initiatives.
• Coach leaders and build cross-training and succession plans.
• Oversee storage, issuing of materials to manufacturing, and cold-chain logistics.
• Ensure inventory accuracy and compliance with audits and inspections.
• Own the Cavalier contract and KPI reviews; manage freight carriers for domestic/international shipments.

Conocimientos

Data-driven KPIs

Microsoft Excel

Leadership

Process optimization

Regulatory knowledge

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, or related field

Herramientas

JD Edwards (JDE)

Descripción del empleo

Senior Manager, Logistics

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 a Senior Manager, Logistics to join our team at the Harmans/BWI campus. In this role, you will lead the end-to-end physical flow of materials and products that support life-changing gene therapy manufacturing. You will oversee warehousing, receiving, shipping, materials control, and third-party logistics across multiple facilities. This position plays a key role in ensuring compliance, efficiency, and readiness for inspection while supporting the growth of clinical and commercial operations.

Shift: Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm

Location: Harmans, MD - BWI 100% Onsite

The Role

Lead the Logistics function across BWI, BioPark, and Cavalier, managing direct materials, shipping, receiving, and off-site operations.

Develop scalable operating models, staffing plans, and shift coverage to support growth and new client onboarding.

Manage the Logistics budget, including freight and 3PL spend, and deliver productivity and cost-saving initiatives.

Coach and develop leaders, build team capability through cross-training and succession planning.

Oversee storage, staging, and issuing of materials to manufacturing, ensuring on-time and accurate supply.

Manage temperature-controlled and cold-chain storage and transport, including refrigerated, frozen, ultra-cold, and liquid nitrogen materials.

Ensure inventory accuracy across all sites, including cycle counting and discrepancy resolution in JD Edwards (JDE).

Oversee inventory health, material status control, and disposition of expired or excess inventory.

Partner with Planning, Manufacturing, and Quality on material readiness and new product introductions.

Own the Cavalier Logistics contract and service levels, including KPIs and performance reviews.

Manage freight carriers and couriers for domestic and international shipments, ensuring compliance with import/export and dangerous goods regulations.

Lead logistics systems improvements, including JDE-Cavalier integration and warehouse transactions.

Ensure compliance with cGMP, GDP, OSHA, DOT, and site SOPs, and act as the logistics lead during audits and inspections.

Own logistics compliance, including SOPs, training, deviations, CAPAs, and change controls.

Set and report logistics KPIs such as inventory accuracy, dock-to-stock time, and shipment accuracy.

Lead the logistics safety program, ensuring safe operation of equipment and handling of hazardous materials.

Candidate Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Business, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 10+ years of warehouse, logistics, or materials management experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or other GMP-regulated manufacturing; cell and gene therapy or CDMO experience highly desirable.
• 5+ years of people leadership, including managing managers and shift supervisors across multiple shifts or locations.
• Experience managing 3PL contracts, service levels, freight, and logistics budgets, including cold-chain and temperature-controlled distribution.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP, GDP, dangerous goods (IATA/DOT), and inventory control practices, with experience supporting audits and inspections.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel, with a data-driven approach to KPIs and cost.
• Ability to support a 24/7 operation, including off-shift escalation and on-call coverage.
• Experience managing deviations, CAPAs, and change controls in TrackWise.
• Ability to lift and move materials up to the site-approved weight limit.
• Ability to operate or work around powered industrial trucks (PITs).
• Ability to wear safety shoes and the required PPE.
• 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.

Preferred Skills & Background

• Proficiency in ERP warehouse and inventory transactions; JD Edwards (JDE E1) strongly preferred.
• Lean/Six Sigma experience desirable; ASCM/APICS certification (CLTD or CSCP) preferred.

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this position in MD is $160,000 - $180,000 Plus Bonus.

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.

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 offers rewarding opportunities to further your career!

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.

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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.