Senior Materials Planner

Position Summary

Senior Materials Planner is part of a team responsible for managing the supply of assigned materials to support pre‑clinical, early‑to‑late phase clinical, and commercial manufacturing requirements while maintaining targeted inventories. The objective of the Senior Materials Planner is to ensure that materials are available and released by Quality at the right time, in the right location, and at the right quantity for scheduled activities.

The role also involves improving the material planning function through implementation of planning best practices and full utilization of the JDE system.

• Material Requirement Planning (MRP) for multiple manufacturing and warehousing sites, clients, and products.
• Tracking and reporting material readiness daily to Ready‑to‑Execute and as requested by internal and external clients.
• Regular review of planning parameters impacting MRP such as safety stock, reorder point, and Kanban or Min/Max levels.
• Expediting and problem‑solving supply issues with Buyers, Material Control, Manufacturing, and Quality Raw Materials.
• Driving maximum utilization of the ERP system (JDE) for all MRP functions and inventory control.
• Managing input of Work Orders, attachment of Bills of Material and Routings, and creation of Purchase Requisition s.
• Contributing to the lifecycle management process to optimize inventory, mitigate material expiration, and reduce scrap.
• Participating in continuous improvement projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or a similar area.
• 5‑6 years of material planning or directly related Supply Chain experience.
• Experience in a cGMP environment preferred;
  Pharma/Biotech/CMO highly desirable.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems; JDE desirable.
• Experience in developing and implementing processes, procedures, and systems preferred.
• Intermediate/Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Lean/Six Sigma experience desirable.
• Supply Chain Certification such as CPIM desirable.

The anticipated salary range for this position in Maryland is $100,000 to $118,000 plus an annual bonus target. The final salary offered may vary based on experience, education, and business needs.

• Competitive medical benefits and 401(k).
• 152 hours PTO + 8 paid holidays.
• Dynamic, fast‑paced work environment.
• Opportunity to work on continuous improvement processes.

Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.