Manager, Supply Chain

Manager, Supply Chain

Position Summary:

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. 

Catalent Pharma Solutions in San Diego is a premier pharmaceutical chemistry development and manufacturing organization supporting the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. We focus on bringing client drug compounds from discovery to the clinic with services that include analytical development, pre-formulation testing, formulation development, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) manufacturing and stability storage and testing as well as Clinical Supply Services.  At Catalent San Diego, we recruit and develop exceptional individuals with a passion for science and determination to excel. We offer a technically challenging and stimulating environment and the opportunity to learn from the best.

Catalent Pharma in San Diego, CA is hiring a Manager, Supply Chain. This position reports directly to the Director of Operations, Site Lead and is responsible for all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) activities and functions of the associates within the Clinical Supply Chain Management team. The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for the deployment of common systems, improved processes and advanced technology to drive continuous improvement. This individual is also responsible for ensuring activities of all assigned personnel result in the successful, timely and cost-effective processing of orders to ensure customer and stakeholder satisfaction.

This is a full-time salaried position: Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm (on-site).

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:

• Schedule Clinical Supply, Pre-Distribution, Distribution, Receiving, & Destruction personnel to ensure proper staffing in a productive, cost effective and timely manner. Manages the daily shipment of products out of the facility (site shipments and bulk shipments) to clinics, depots, client facilities and other Catalent sites
• Manages the daily operations including direction of daily activities as necessary and actively assists with resolution of problems/issues with Quality Assurance (QA) and internal and external clients, investigations, deviations, and client complaints
• Maintain a safe working environment and proactively identify safety concerns that may affect individual or other colleagues. Responsible for the identification, investigation, and improvement of Safety Concerns and Events (as assigned) for Supply Chain
• Hold employees accountable for safety, quality, throughput, and cost performance – coordinate recognition, training, discipline, termination and hiring process
• Lead in the planning/implementation of procedural changes related to Clinical Storage and Distribution. Maintain compliance with all regulatory requirements and ethical standards related to procurement and follow internal GMP and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Maintain and control all Clinical Supply inventories throughout the facility. Submit required data and reports for performance metrics. Ensure a high level of inventory accuracy through an approved cycle counting program
• Provide material support for Production, Quality and Engineering activities. Work with cross-functional teams to develop enhancements and implement an appropriate process for capacity planning. Establishes annual goals and objectives in coordination with site and corporate objectives, and manages performance to ensure attainment
• Other duties as assigned

The Candidate:

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree minimum in Science, Business Management, Supply Chain/Logistics (or related field)
• Requires a minimum of seven years of experience in supply chain for a regulated industry
• Strong preference for candidates with supervisory experience in a high-volume manufacturing environme