Senior Materials Planner

Senior Materials Planner, 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 role includes ensuring materials are available and released by Quality at the right time, in the right location and at the right quantity for scheduled activities. Shift: Monday – Friday 8am‑5pm 100% on‑site. Responsibilities 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 the input of work orders, attachment of bills of material and routings, and creation of purchase requisitions. Contributing to the lifecycle management process to optimize inventory, mitigate material expiration, and reduce scrap. Participating in continuous improvement projects. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or a related field. 5‑6 years of material planning or directly related Supply Chain experience. Experience in a cGMP environment preferred. Experience with 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. Salary Range The anticipated salary range for this position in Maryland is $100,000 to $118,000 plus an annual bonus target. The final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary and will depend on factors such as experience, industry, skill set, education, and business needs. Benefits Competitive medical benefits and 401(k). 152 hours PTO + 8 paid holidays. Opportunity to work on continuous improvement processes. EEO Statement Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans. #J-18808-Ljbffr