Distribution Coordinator I

Catalent • San Diego, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Catalent’s San Diego, California site is an early-phase development facility supporting small-molecule and peptide programs from preformulation through cGMP clinical manufacturing for oral and injectable dosage forms. The site is a center of excellence for spray-drying and bioavailability-enhancement technologies.

The Distribution Coordinator I supports the coordination and execution of clinical supply orders, ensuring compliance with internal procedures and customer requirements. The role manages documentation, organizes shipment materials, and maintains alignment with regulatory and operational standards in a quality- and efficiency-focused environment.

This position is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and is 100% onsite in San Diego, California.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Educational Development certificate.
• At least two years of relevant experience in a Good Manufacturing Practice environment.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree.
• Experience with JD Edwards or comparable Enterprise Resource Planning systems.
• Background in Distribution and Supply Chain operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a shared inbox by triaging, prioritizing, and responding to order-related requests within defined turnaround expectations.
• Maintain and organize Ready-to-Execute files and documentation to prepare orders for shipment execution.
• Process and coordinate domestic and international clinical supply orders in compliance with customer requirements and internal Standard Operating Procedures.
• Coordinate and dispatch shipments of clinical trial materials to domestic and international sites.
• Support shipment booking activities with carriers such as FedEx and specialty providers.
• Log, document, and route supplier complaints and shipment-related issues using designated systems such as SharePoint.
• Process and coordinate destruction requests in accordance with regulatory and internal requirements.
• Create and maintain labeling worksheets to support accurate and timely shipment execution.
• Perform Master Checklist updates and maintain alignment with customer-approved Distribution Summaries.
• Assemble and audit order documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Generate shipment documentation for clinical trial materials, ensuring completeness and compliance with customs requirements where applicable.
• Run standard reports to support daily workflow planning and execution.
• Maintain distribution group mailboxes and support shipment scheduling activities.
• Coordinate with Quality, Inventory, IT, and Supply Chain to resolve operational and documentation issues.
• Monitor workflow efficiency and escalate risks to turnaround times or service levels as needed.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures, Good Manufacturing Practice requirements, and distribution protocols.
• Cross-train on warehouse floor operations and maintain DSI scanning system access to perform picking and packing activities as a backup resource.
• Perform additional duties and support special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive paid time off and 10 paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective on the first day of employment.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Resource Groups focused on diversity and inclusion.
• WellHub program promoting physical wellness, including an onsite fitness center, yoga classes, and company-sponsored sports teams.
• Perkspot discounts from over 900 merchants.
• Annual target bonus.
• Site-based employee engagement activities, including Movie Day, Annual Blues Fest, and Free Bagel Fridays.
• Defined career path and annual performance review process with potential for career growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED