Specialist II - Materials Management

Catalent • Madison, WI

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Catalent’s Madison, Wisconsin site is a state‑of‑the‑art biologics development and manufacturing facility supporting customers from research through early‑ and mid‑stage clinical production. Located at 726 Heartland Trail in Madison, the approximately 102,700‑square‑foot GMP facility specializes in mammalian cell line engineering, drug substance biomanufacturing, and biopharmaceutical development, utilizing flexible single‑use systems to enable rapid scale‑up and customization. The site is home to Catalent’s proprietary GPEx® and GPEx® Lightning technologies, which are used to generate high‑yielding mammalian cell lines for biologic therapies, and supports production scales ranging from 50 to 4,000 liters for clinical manufacturing. Following a $45 million expansion announced in 2025, the Madison site has significantly increased capacity, added new equipment, and created approximately 200 highly skilled biohealth jobs, further strengthening its role within Catalent’s global biologics network and Wisconsin’s growing life sciences ecosystem.

Position Summary We have an opportunity for a Specialist II - Materials Management to join our team. This role supports critical materials management functions, including inventory control, shipping, and warehouse operations, to ensure smooth and compliant processes. You will work in a dynamic environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to maintain accuracy and efficiency. This position offers the chance to contribute to a growing organization dedicated to improving patient outcomes.

Shift: Friday - Sunday, 7 am - 7pm
Location: Madison, WI
100% Onsite

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2–3 years of relevant work experience in a warehouse environment
• Frequently performs activities such as sitting, standing, walking, computer work, reading, writing, and communication, with occasional bending, kneeling, crouching, carrying, and grasping; regularly lifts or moves up to 10 lbs and occasionally up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license and operate company transport vehicle as requested
• Prior experience operating warehouse equipment (handheld scanners, forklifts, pallet jacks, etc.)
• Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams experience required
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Proven ability to multi-task and demonstrate diplomatic skills
• Strong attention-to-detail necessary in a cGMP environment

Responsibilities

• Support TrackWise projects assigned to Materials Management, including immediate actions, impact/risk assessments, investigations, and root cause analysis.
• Manage material replenishment activities, including lab replenishment reports, inventory control, and material picking, stocking, verification, identification, and delivery using FEFO principles.
• Support warehouse and facility operations, including freezer/cooler preventive maintenance activities and column crating processes as required.
• Process material requests and purchase orders, including Uline requests, while communicating, maintaining, and resolving PO-related issues in a timely manner.
• Accurately pick, pack, ship, and document customer orders to meet fulfillment requirements and ensure inventory accuracy.
• Provide cross-functional support across Materials Management by leveraging cross-training to assist in other operational areas as needed.
• Mentor, train, and support new Materials Management team members and Level I employees to promote knowledge transfer and team development.
• Perform 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
• Competitive paid time off + 8 paid holidays
• Community engagement and green initiatives
• Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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