Senior Manager, Inventory

The Senior Inventory Manager plays a critical role in managing end-to-end inventory oversight, with a strong focus on financial reporting, valuation, and compliance within a GMP-regulated, highly customized manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for ensuring inventory accuracy, integrity, and transparency across both operational and financial systems, supporting internal stakeholders and external audits. The Senior Inventory Manager reports to the Director, Supply Chain.

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.

The role:

• Oversee and manage all aspects of inventory accounting and reporting, ensuring accurate valuation of raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods.
• Act as the bridge between Supply Chain and Finance, translating operational activity into financial insights, and aligning inventory practices with accounting standards.
• Lead monthly and quarterly inventory reconciliations, preparing detailed reports for finance, operations, and leadership teams.
• Maintain and improve internal controls around inventory transactions, including cycle counts, physical inventory, material adjustments, and scrap processes.
• Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Planning and Warehouse teams to ensure inventory movements are timely, accurate, and compliant with cGMP requirements.
• Develop and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) related to inventory accuracy, aging, obsolescence, and financial exposure.
• Partner with ERP and IT teams to optimize inventory tracking systems, data integrity, and reporting capabilities.
• Provide inventory-related support during audits, regulatory inspections, and financial reviews.
• Support cross-functional efforts around product costing, budgeting, and S&OP planning to ensure alignment between financial forecasts and operational readiness.
• Other duties as assigned

The candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, or related field. CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.
• 7-8 years of experience in inventory management or cost accounting, ideally within a GMP-regulated biotech, pharma, or CGT environment.
• Strong understanding of inventory valuation, financial controls, and reporting standards (GAAP/IFRS).
• Proficient in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JDE) and advanced Excel; experience with inventory modules and cost accounting tools is essential.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Finance, Supply Chain, and Quality Assurance teams in a manufacturing setting.
• Proven track record of implementing process improvements and driving accuracy in inventory financial reporting.

The anticipated salary range for this position in Maryland is $155,000 to $185,000 plus an annual bonus target. 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:

• Competitive medical benefits and 401K
• 152 hours PTO + 8 Paid Holidays
• Dynamic, fast-paced work environment
• Opportunity to work on Continuous Improvement Processes

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.