Senior Materials Planner
Listed on 2026-02-16
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering
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Position SummaryCatalent, 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, 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.
- 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 similar area.
- 5-6 years material planning or directly related Supply Chain experience.
- Experience in 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 is desirable.
The anticipated salary range for this position in Maryland is $100,000-$118,000 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.
- 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…
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