Specialist I - Materials Management

Catalent Pharma Solutions; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

Catalent Madison is seeking a Specialist I - Materials Management to support warehouse operations, inventory control, and shipping. This role emphasizes accurate material handling and timely order fulfillment in a fast-paced biopharma environment.

The position offers 8-hour shifts, Monday to Friday, onsite in Madison, WI, with responsibilities spanning FEFO picking, packing, shipping, and inventory control, while adhering to safety standards in a climate-controlled lab setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Wisconsin driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Pick, stock, verify, identify inventory, or deliver materials using FEFO as needed.
• Accurately pick, pack, ship, and document all orders to meet customer requirements.
• Support freezer/cooler preventive maintenance as needed.
• Achieve and maintain zero shipping errors and zero inventory variances.
• Manage and prepare domestic and international ambient and temperature-controlled shipments.
• Participate in daily and annual inventory cycle counts.
• Maintain a safe, organized work area and be able to work overtime.

Skills

Cold storage handling

Inventory management

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma

Tools

JD Edwards

MS Office

Job description

About Site

Catalent’s Madison facility is a state-of-the-art biologics development and manufacturing site designed to support innovative therapies from early development through commercial production. The site features advanced technologies for mammalian cell culture and offers a collaborative environment where science and innovation thrive. With a strong focus on quality and efficiency, the Madison location plays a key role in delivering life-changing treatments to patients worldwide. This modern campus provides an engaging workplace for professionals passionate about biotechnology and committed to making a meaningful impact in the pharmaceutical industry.

Position Summary

We have an opportunity for a Specialist I - Materials Management to join our team. This role supports warehouse management, inventory control, and shipping activities to ensure timely and accurate material handling. You will work in a collaborative environment, contributing to the success of manufacturing operations and supporting the delivery of life-changing treatments. This position offers the chance to develop your skills in a fast-paced, growing organization.

Shift

Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm

Location

Madison, WI 100% Onsite

The Role

• Pick, stock, verify, identify inventory, or deliver materials using First Expired, First Out (FEFO) basis as needed.
• Accurately pick, pack, ship, and document all orders to meet customer order fulfillment requirements.
• Support Freezer/Cooler preventive maintenance as needed.
• Achieve and maintain zero shipping errors and zero inventory variances.
• Manage and prepare domestic and international ambient and temperature-controlled shipments for delivery as requested.
• Participate in daily and annual inventory cycle count activities as requested.
• Maintain an orderly, organized, and safe work area and the ability to work overtime as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The Candidate Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Wisconsin driver's license and operate company-owned transport vehicle as requested.
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled laboratory environment and requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, computer use, reading, writing, speaking, and reaching; occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, carrying, and grasping; and lifting up to 10 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally.
• The role requires compliance with all EHS responsibilities and adherence to safety procedures when working with laboratory hazards, including skin and lung irritants, electrical equipment, sharp instruments, toxic materials, hazardous waste, and clean room gowning requirements.

Preferred Skills & Background

Experience in cold storage material handling, alarm system monitoring, pharmaceutical or food manufacturing environments operating under current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) standards, and computerized inventory management systems such as JD Edwards. Knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) and International Air Transport Association (IATA) regulations, international shipping and documentation compliance, including INCOTERMS, Commercial Invoices (CI), Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes, Shipper’s Letter of Instruction (SLI), and Dangerous Goods (DG) requirements. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, and MS Teams), with strong communication, multitasking, teamwork, and interpersonal skills; ability to proactively anticipate needs and provide value-added support; and flexibility to adapt quickly in a fast-paced, changing environment.

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.