Senior Director of Global Planning & ERP Transformation

Title: Senior Director of Global Planning & ERP Transformation

Location: Harmans, MD

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.

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Director level Supply Chain Planning & ERP Transformation to lead our organization’s Global Planning process as well as assume responsibility for our digital transformation initiative. The successful candidate will be responsible for global network planning in our Biologics business as well as overseeing implementation of improvements to current digital assets, ensuring alignment with business goals, driving digital transformation across the site operational organizations. This role will be a key leader on Global Supply Chain team. In addition to heading the Planning processes you will lead the JD Edwards ERP initiative through all phases of improvement such as: like concept, business case preparation, socialization to approval and subsequently design, implementation, and value realization. During these program phases you will regularly communicate progress and key metrics to executive leadership ensuring the program’s success is understood and supported at the highest level

Your work will enhance efficiency, visibility, and agility across supply chain enabling new business models, enhanced customer experience, driving competitive advantage. This role will closely collaborate with other Global Business Process Owners, technology and business stakeholders.

The Role

• Lead global network Planning as the Global Business Process Leader (GBPL), driving best practices across multiple sites

• Manage JDE ERP evolution, including requirement gathering and prioritization

• Analyze and optimize business processes, assessing maturity and defining harmonization strategies

• Architect vertically integrated processes and systems around core ERP, breaking functional silos

• Spearhead business transformation initiatives within Catalent Global Supply Chain, collaborating with cross-functional teams

• Drive adoption of new technologies and best practices to enhance operational efficiency

• Develop and implement change management strategies, providing guidance and mentorship to team members

• Monitor program progress, measure impact, and provide regular stakeholder updates

• Identify and mitigate risks to ensure program success

The Candidate

• Degree in Computer Science, IT, Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Administration or related field

• 15+ years leadership experience in business management, IT, or consulting, focusing on Supply Chain and Operations

• Proven track record leading large-scale ERP or business transformation projects across industries

• Experience managing multi-million dollar budgets and large project teams

• In-depth understanding of major ERP platforms and their integration with other enterprise systems

• Expertise in ERP functional modules, especially in planning, production, quality, and logistics

• Strong knowledge of end-to-end planning processes and SI&OP / MRPII processes

• Familiarity with cloud technologies, AI, machine learning, and IoT in ERP context

• Experience in business process reengineering, optimization, and documentation

• Proficiency in feasibility studies, RFP processes, and vendor management

• Expertise in Computer System Validation and technical specification development

• Experience in test planning, execution, and validation across various stages

• Change management and user adoption strategy expertise

• Proficiency in project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid)

• Experience in Pharma, Biopharma and CDMO industry sector preferred

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this position in Maryland is $203,000 to $280,00