Process Lead - Global Supply Chain Excellence
Position Summary:
Full time salaried position
When not traveling position required to be onsite at a US Catalent site
The Process Lead - Global Supply Chain Excellence is responsible for driving operational excellence standardization and continuous improvement across the end-to-end supply chain within Catalents network. This role strengthens supply chain performance in a highly regulated client-focused environment by optimizing planning procurement inventory management logistics and technology-enabled processes.
As a Process Lead - Global Supply Chain Excellence this role partners closely with site Supply Chains Finance and IT to ensure reliable operations that meet client expectations comply with GMP requirements enable technology and support on-time delivery of clinical and commercial products.
Our Bridgewater location is the corporate office for Catalent.
The Role:
Support global supply chain processes excellence across planning scheduling materials management and warehouse logistics aligning to GMP standards and CDMO business models
Establish harmonized process controls and KPIs to ensure consistency across sites
Host global forums (Best Practice sharing SMEs and cross-functional working groups) to drive alignment and structured governance
Lead Lean/Six Sigma-based improvement programs aimed at reducing cycle times optimizing inventory and supporting right-first-time performance
Drive optimization of current systems (ERP MES) to support GMP-compliant and data-driven decision making
Lead implementation of advanced planning capabilities (capacity modeling MPS/MRP improvements Finite Scheduling E2E analytics)
Identify and deploy digital tools that improve process robustness (workflow automation dashboards exception management tools)
Needs to be flexible for a work schedule which will need a combination of work from home travel and on-site presence
25% annual global travel expectations
Other duties as assigned
The Candidate:
Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Operations Engineering Life Sciences or related field required
APICS or CPIM certification desired
Minimum ten years of supply chain experience ideally in pharmaceutical or CDMO environments
Experienced and adaptable to work fluidly across many cultures to build teams and improve customer results
Demonstrated experience in global process ownership or multi-site operations leadership
Strong understanding of GMP regulatory expectations (FDA EMA) and pharmaceutical quality systems
Expertise in Lean Six Sigma or similar continuous improvement methodologies
Proficiency with ERP (SAP JDE/Oracle) MES and analytics platforms (Power BI)
Individual may be required to sit stand walk regularly and occasionally lift 0-15 pounds
Pay:
New Jersey Posting
The anticipated salary range for this position in New Jersey is $85000 - $122000 plus bonus when 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:
Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process
152 hours of PTO 8 paid holidays
Several Employee Resource Groups focusing on D&I
Generous 401K match
Medical dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment
Tuition Reimbursement
WellHub - program to promote overall physical wellness
Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7000 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.
personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Providing CDMO services, delivery technologies and manufacturing solutions to develop pharmaceuticals, biologics and consumer health products.