About Site

Our FDA-licensed, state-of-the-art CGMP manufacturing facility for Gene Therapies is located on the Harmans/BWI campus. The campus, featuring two manufacturing facilities is located 5 miles from the Baltimore Washington International (BWI) airport and 13 miles from our Baltimore location. The campus is close to Washington, DC’s I-270 Technology Corridor, top universities, and government agencies.

The Harmans/BWI-1 EMA and FDA approved facility, at approximately 200,000 sq. ft., houses 10 CGMP manufacturing suites, fill/finish, central services, testing labs, and a warehouse.

The Harmans/BWI-2 facility, at approximately 145,000 sq. ft., is under development and will house 8 CGMP manufacturing suites and cold storage warehousing.

Both facilities support Phase 3 through commercial manufacturing of advanced therapeutic products including AAV and other viral vector-based therapies and vaccines.

Position Summary

We have an opportunity for an Inventory Control Specialist to join our team. This role is responsible for maintaining the engineering team’s inventory by ordering, tracking, and supplying necessary parts, tools, and equipment while keeping accurate procurement records. The position ensures robust inventory maintenance, vendor accountability, cost reduction, and supports reliability calculations. The Inventory Control Specialist will report to the Supervisor, Facilities and Engineering.

Shift: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm
Location: Harmans, MD - BWI
100% Onsite

The Role

• Order, track, and maintain engineering parts, tools, and equipment inventory.
• Monitor stock levels and replenish inventory as needed.
• Maintain accurate inventory records within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Analyze inventory trends and identify process improvements.
• Develop relationships with vendors and internal subject matter experts.
• Perform cycle counts, spot audits, and support annual physical inventory audits.
• Generate inventory metrics and reports for Engineering Management.
• Support maintenance kitting efforts for preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Maintain engineering storage areas and ensure inventory accuracy.

The Candidate

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience using a computerized inventory system or Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Basic understanding of inventory control procedures.
• Basic math skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proficient computer and keyboarding skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication skills with internal teams and vendors.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and navigate storage areas, ladders, and shelving.
• Prolonged computer and desk work.
• Lift and move materials up to 40 lbs.
• Climb ladders and access high/low storage areas.
• Potential shift or weekend support during emergency situations.

Preferred Skills & Background

• Order, track, and maintain engineering parts, tools, and equipment inventory.
• Monitor stock levels and replenish inventory as needed.
• Maintain accurate inventory records within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Analyze inventory trends and identify process improvements.
• Develop relationships with vendors and internal subject matter experts.
• Perform cycle counts, spot audits, and support annual physical inventory audits.
• Generate inventory metrics and reports for Engineering Management.
• Support maintenance kitting efforts for preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Maintain engineering storage areas and ensure inventory accuracy.

Pay

The anticipated hourly rate for this position in MD is $75,000 – $85,000 Plus Bonus. The final hourly rate offered to a successful candidate may vary, and will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, skillset, education, business needs, etc. Catalent is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.

Why You Should Join Catalent

• 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 plus 8 paid holidays.
• Community engagement and green initiatives.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one of employment.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career!  Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference. 

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