Sr. Manager, Materials and Scheduling

Position Summary

Shift: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm, 100% on‑site. The Sr. Manager, Materials and Scheduling ensures the seamless flow of materials and efficient scheduling of manufacturing operations to support clinical and commercial supply in a GMP‑regulated environment.

• Lead materials management and production scheduling functions to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations.
• Oversee raw material planning, inventory control, and material availability for clinical and commercial supply.
• Own and drive the Master Production Schedule (MPS) aligned to demand, capacity, and resource availability.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP and global regulatory standards within all planning and materials activities.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to optimize operations and timelines.
• Manage and develop the materials planning and scheduling team to drive performance and accountability.
• Drive operational excellence through continuous improvement initiatives and best practices in planning and inventory management.
• Support new product introductions and tech transfer activities to ensure readiness from a materials and scheduling perspective.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of materials management and production scheduling experience in pharma/biotech manufacturing.
• Minimum 4 years of direct people leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP and global regulatory requirements (FDA/EMA).
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and advanced planning tools.
• Proven ability to manage MPS, material planning strategies, and inventory control (safety stock, cycle counts).
• APICS certification (CPIM/CSCP), Lean/Six Sigma, gene therapy/biologics experience, and NPI/tech transfer exposure preferred.

The anticipated salary range for this position in Maryland is $160,000 to $180,000 plus an annual bonus target. Final salary may vary based on experience, education, business needs, and other factors. Catalent is a multi‑state employer; the range may differ in other states.

• Competitive medical benefits and 401(k).
• 152 hours PTO + 8 Paid Holidays.
• Opportunities for continuous improvement and career advancement.

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