Senior Manager, Logistics

Catalent•Harmans, MD

1d•$160,000 - $180,000•Onsite

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, supporting compliance, operational efficiency, inspection readiness, and the growth of clinical and commercial operations. The position leads logistics across BWI, BioPark, and Cavalier, including direct materials, off-site operations, cold-chain storage and transport, inventory health and accuracy, freight and courier management, and logistics systems. It manages the logistics budget and the Cavalier contract, develops scalable staffing and operating models, and builds team capability through coaching, cross-training, and succession planning. The role partners with Planning, Manufacturing, and Quality on material readiness and new product introductions, owns logistics compliance and KPIs, and leads logistics safety activities. This is a 100% onsite position in Harmans, Maryland, with a Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. schedule. The role must also be able to support a 24/7 operation through 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+ years of warehouse, logistics, or materials management experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or other GMP-regulated manufacturing.
5+ 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, with a data-driven approach to KPIs and cost.
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 PPE.

Nice To Haves

Cell and gene therapy or CDMO experience.
Proficiency in ERP warehouse and inventory transactions; JD Edwards (JDE E1) is strongly preferred.
Lean/Six Sigma experience.
ASCM/APICS certification (CLTD or CSCP).
Demonstrable leadership experience at Catalent, including participation in Catalent-sponsored leadership programs such as NGGL, GOLD, LEAD Now, GM Excellence, and GROW, may be considered in place of external experience.

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 all 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 and ensure 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, and act as the logistics lead during audits and inspections.
Own logistics compliance, including SOPs, training, deviations, CAPAs, and change controls.
Set and report logistics KPIs, including inventory accuracy, dock-to-stock time, and shipment accuracy.
Lead the logistics safety program and ensure safe equipment operation and hazardous-material handling.