Manager, Materials Management and Logistics

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Chelsea
Posted on: November 14, 2024

Job Description:

Manager, Materials Management and Logistics Position Summary:Catalent is a global, high-growth, public company and a leading partner for the pharmaceutical industry in the development and manufacturing of new treatments for patients worldwide. Your talents, ideas, and passion are essential to our mission: to help people live better, healthier lives.--The Boston-area facility is Catalent's global Center of Excellence for spray dry dispersion and Dry Powder Inhaler (DPI) capsule manufacture and packaging. The site features inhaled powder spray drying, as well as multiple commercial-scale lines for capsule filling and blister packaging. On-site spray dryers include best-in-class GEA Niro SD1, SD4 and SD7, the latter being the largest CGMP unit of its kind for DPI in North America.Catalent Pharma Solutions is hiring a Manager, Materials Management and Logistics who is responsible for Catalent Boston's site related supply chain activities, including all inbound and outbound material flow, inventory management, raw material planning, and execution of all inbound and outbound logistics. Directing and managing the activities of the materials management functional group this position develops and implements strategies to ensure efficiency in material flow, the timely purchase and usage of materials, ensures adequate materials inventory for manufacturing activities and works with Finance to ensure accounting compliance. This individual identifies and corrects inefficiencies in the material flow process and works with Quality Assurance and other stakeholders to resolve any and all compliance gaps associated with inventory control and materials management.This is a full time, salaried role. The core hours are --Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM Catalent is committed to a Patient First culture through excellence in quality and--compliance, and to the safety of every patient, consumer, and Catalent employee.--The Role

• Develops and implements strategies to manage materials management operations, by reviewing materials processes, identifying problem areas and establishing action plans for improvement;
• Directs reviews of inventory levels to ensure maximum ability to meet customer needs and minimize inventory costs;
• Develops and implements strategies to manage the timely procurement of goods and services
• Manages all Materials related functions to support the product fulfillment process;
• Lead in the planning/implementation of procedural changes related to Materiel ordering, GMP Storage and Distribution;
• Identify and report cGMP compliance issues as necessary;
• Manage the Materials and Logistics Management team ensuring: Regular team member performance reviews, appropriate training and development plans, daily task completions, weekly and monthly metric reporting;
• Manage cGMP inventory control processes ensuring accurate inventory and efficient inventory ordering practices including: Cycle counting & Physical inventory, Kanban, Min/Max, visual controls (5s); --
• Manage materials management processes to: Maximize Ready To Execute production availability; minimize excess & obsolescent stock; optimize inventory investment levels;
• Leads all supply chain and warehouse continuous improvement projects to ensure systems, process improvement and capability building activities are completed on time and on budget.
• All other duties as assignedThe Candidate
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Production Planning and Control, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline required. Masters Degree Preferred.
  • Experience with Financial principles for inventory cost monitoring.
  • Previous experience with electronic ERP system required.
  • 5+ years of experience in materials management, procurement, supply chain, Pharmaceuticals (GMP) production, continuous improvement, or related field required;
  • Minimum of 2 years of management experience required;
  • ASCM CPIM or CSCP certification preferred;
  • Lean Six Sigma Green or Black belt preferred;
  • Ability to deploy a continuous improvement mindset, using presence and influence to solve complex problems;
  • 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
  • Individual may be required to sit, stand, walk regularly and occasionally lift 0-15 pounds;Why you should join Catalent:
    • Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process--
    • Diverse, inclusive culture--
    • Positive working environment focusing on continually improving processes to remain innovative
    • Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives--
    • 152 Hours + 8 paid holidays
    • Several Employee Resource Groups focusing on D&I
    • Dynamic, fast-paced work environment
    • Community engagement and green initiatives--
    • Generous 401K match--
    • Company match on donations to organizations
    • Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment--
    • Tuition Reimbursement--- Let us help you finish your degree or start a new degree!
    • WellHub program to promote overall physical wellness--
    • Perkspot - offers exclusive or private discounts from approximately 900+ merchants in a wide array of categoriesCatalent 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 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 . 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.--------Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Catalent Pharma Solutions (Catalent) is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Catalent employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Catalent. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.Important Security Notice to U.S. Job Seekers:Catalent NEVER asks candidates to provide any type of payment, bank details, photocopies of identification, social security number or other highly sensitive personal information during the offer process, and we NEVER do so via email or social media. If you receive any such request, DO NOT respond- it is a fraudulent request. Please forward such requests to spam@catalent.com for us to investigate with local authorities.California Job Seekers can find our California Job Applicant Notice .

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