Manager Planning

Catalent Pharma Solutions • Malvern, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) dedicated to developing, manufacturing, and supplying products that help people live better and healthier lives. They provide unparalleled service to pharma, biotech, and consumer health customers, supporting product development, launch, and full life-cycle supply. With extensive experience in development sciences, delivery technologies, and multi-modality manufacturing, Catalent accelerates development programs and launches hundreds of new products annually. Operating with thousands of scientists and technicians across more than 40 global sites, Catalent supplies billions of doses of life-enhancing and life-saving treatments. The company is committed to a Patient First culture, emphasizing quality, compliance, and employee safety. The Catalent Micron Technologies Malvern facility specializes in particle size reduction technologies and integrated analytical services for the pharmaceutical industry, handling highly potent and cytotoxic compounds and providing characterization testing from early-stage development to commercialization. The Manager, Planning role is crucial for driving supply chain efficiency and operational excellence by leading production planning, continuous improvement initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration, partnering internally and externally to achieve measurable business results aligned with organizational goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Operations Management, or a related discipline
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain planning or production scheduling, with demonstrated hands‑on experience managing planning processes and executing production schedules
• Demonstrated expertise in supply chain operations, including production planning, order fulfillment, KPI development, and performance management within a regulated manufacturing environment
• A proven track record of driving Continuous Improvement initiatives within planning and/or operations, supported by a solid understanding of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
• Proficiency in advanced analytics, with hands‑on experience developing dashboards, metrics, and performance reporting using tools such as Excel, Power BI, and Tableau
• Experience working with ERP systems
• Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills, paired with excellent organizational, problem‑solving abilities and a continuous improvement mindset

Nice To Haves

• Technical supply chain or commercial certification (e.g., APICS)
• Experience preferably within pharmaceutical or food manufacturing environments
• Background in production, operations, or Operational Excellence
• JDE experience preferred; experience with SAP or other ERP platforms a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight and hands-on leadership across Planning, Supply Chain, and Continuous Improvement (CI) functions
• Partner with the Site Leadership Team to align planning and CI initiatives with business and site objectives
• Prioritize and execute initiatives based on ROI, risk, and operational impact
• Lead end-to-end production planning and customer order fulfillment, ensuring schedule integrity, data accuracy, and cost-effective delivery
• Establish and monitor KPIs (e.g., Schedule Adherence, Inventory Turns, Cost Savings) and report performance to Site Leadership Team and Executive Leadership Team
• Drive standardization, governance, and scalability of planning and supply chain processes
• Lead cross-functional forums to resolve planning conflicts and protect the production plan
• Champion a strong CI culture through Lean Six Sigma leadership, coaching, and training
• Deliver sustained cost savings and performance improvements through data-driven CI initiatives
• All other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process
• Diverse, inclusive culture
• Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives
• 152 hours of paid time off annually + 8 paid holidays
• Competitive salary with yearly bonus potential
• Community engagement and green initiatives
• Generous 401K match and Paid Time Off accrual
• Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees