Senior Manager, Logistics
About The Position
The Senior Manager, Logistics leads the end-to-end physical flow of materials and products supporting gene therapy manufacturing at Catalent’s Harmans/BWI campus. The role oversees warehousing, receiving, shipping, materials control, and third-party logistics across multiple facilities, helping ensure compliance, efficiency, and inspection readiness while supporting clinical and commercial operations. The position leads logistics operations across BWI, BioPark, and Cavalier. It develops scalable operating models, staffing plans, and shift coverage; manages budgets and cost-saving initiatives; develops leaders and team capabilities; and oversees material storage, staging, issuing, inventory control, and temperature-controlled distribution. The role partners with Planning, Manufacturing, and Quality, manages the Cavalier logistics contract and freight providers, and leads logistics systems improvements. The Senior Manager owns logistics compliance and safety, including SOPs, training, deviations, CAPAs, change controls, audit and inspection support, and adherence to cGMP, GDP, OSHA, DOT, and site procedures. The role is based 100% onsite in Harmans, Maryland, with a Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. schedule and the ability to support 24/7 operations, including off-shift escalation and on-call coverage.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Business, or a related field; equivalent experience is considered.
- 10 or more years of warehouse, logistics, or materials management experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or other GMP-regulated manufacturing.
- 5 or more years of people leadership, including managing managers and shift supervisors across multiple shifts or locations.
- Experience managing 3PL contracts, service levels, freight, and logistics budgets, including cold-chain and temperature-controlled distribution.
- Strong knowledge of cGMP, GDP, dangerous goods (IATA/DOT), and inventory control practices, with experience supporting audits and inspections.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel and a data-driven approach to KPIs and costs.
- Ability to support a 24/7 operation, including off-shift escalation and on-call coverage.
- Experience managing deviations, CAPAs, and change controls in TrackWise.
- Ability to lift and move materials up to the site-approved weight limit.
- Ability to operate or work around powered industrial trucks (PITs).
- Ability to wear safety shoes and required personal protective equipment.
- Demonstrable leadership experience at Catalent, including participation in sponsored leadership programs such as NGGL, GOLD, LEAD Now, GM Excellence, and GROW, may be considered in place of external experience.
Nice To Haves
- Cell and gene therapy or CDMO experience is highly desirable.
- Proficiency in ERP warehouse and inventory transactions; JD Edwards (JDE E1) is strongly preferred.
- Lean/Six Sigma experience is desirable.
- ASCM/APICS certification (CLTD or CSCP) is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Logistics function across BWI, BioPark, and Cavalier, managing direct materials, shipping, receiving, and off-site operations.
- Develop scalable operating models, staffing plans, and shift coverage to support growth and new client onboarding.
- Manage the Logistics budget, including freight and third-party logistics spending, and deliver productivity and cost-saving initiatives.
- Coach and develop leaders and build team capability through cross-training and succession planning.
- Oversee storage, staging, and issuing of materials to manufacturing to ensure timely and accurate supply.
- Manage temperature-controlled and cold-chain storage and transport, including refrigerated, frozen, ultra-cold, and liquid nitrogen materials.
- Ensure inventory accuracy across sites, including cycle counting and discrepancy resolution in JD Edwards (JDE).
- Oversee inventory health, material status control, and disposition of expired or excess inventory.
- Partner with Planning, Manufacturing, and Quality on material readiness and new product introductions.
- Own the Cavalier Logistics contract and service levels, including KPIs and performance reviews.
- Manage freight carriers and couriers for domestic and international shipments, ensuring compliance with import/export and dangerous goods regulations.
- Lead logistics systems improvements, including JDE–Cavalier integration and warehouse transactions.
- Ensure compliance with cGMP, GDP, OSHA, DOT, and site SOPs; act as logistics lead during audits and inspections.
- Own logistics compliance, including SOPs, training, deviations, CAPAs, and change controls.
- Set and report logistics KPIs, such as inventory accuracy, dock-to-stock time, and shipment accuracy.
- Lead the logistics safety program, ensuring safe equipment operation and hazardous-material handling.
Benefits
- Competitive paid time off and 8 paid holidays.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective on the first day of employment.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process.
- Potential for career growth on an expanding team.
- Community engagement and green initiatives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
