Job Description

Distribution Coordinator 1

• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm

• 100% on-site (San Diego)

Catalent, Inc. is a leading global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), and Our purpose-built San Diego location provides comprehensive clinical supply services including clinical supply management, primary and secondary packaging, complex labeling services, clinical storage, distribution, and clinical returns and destruction, and will also include stability chambers. Located less than a mile from Catalent’s West Coast early-phase oral drug product development center of excellence, customers choosing this convenient Catalent location can now enjoy a fully integrated development, clinical supply manufacturing and distribution solution.

The San Diego Clinical Supply Services Distribution Coordinator 1 is responsible for the coordination, processing, and auditing of clinical supply orders, supporting both domestic and international distribution activities. The role ensures accurate and timely execution of order processing, shipment coordination, and documentation management in alignment with customer requirements, approved Distribution Summaries (DS), and internal procedures.

The Role:

• Manage shared inbox to triage, prioritize, and respond to order-related requests in alignment with defined turnaround expectations

• Maintain and organize Ready-to-Execute (RTE) files and associated documentation to ensure orders are prepared for shipment execution

• Process and coordinate domestic clinical supply orders in accordance with customer requirements and internal SOPs. Process and coordinate international orders (e.g., Canada, Puerto Rico, Australia), ensuring compliance with shipping and documentation requirements

• Coordinate and dispatch shipments of clinical trial materials to domestic and applicable international sites

• Log, document, and route supplier complaints and shipment-related issues (e.g., FedEx and specialty carriers) using designated systems (e.g., SharePoint)

• Create and maintain just-in-time labeling worksheets to support accurate and timely shipment execution

• Perform Master Checklist (MCL) updates and maintain alignment with customer-approved Distribution Summaries (DS) to support compliant shipment execution

• Audit order documentation for accuracy against customer requests and source documentation

• Ensure proper documentation and compliance for international shipments, including customs requirements where applicable

• Monitor workflow efficiency and escalate risks to turnaround times or service levels as appropriate

• Cross-train on warehouse floor operations and obtain and maintain DSI scanning system access to perform picking and packing activities as a back-up resource during periods of increased demand or staffing constraints

• Other duties as assigned.

The Candidate:

• HS Diploma/GED required with a minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience.

• Associates Degree preferred.

• Required to have a high-level attention to detail while managing multiple projects and/or priorities under tight deadlines.

• Strong computer skills are required – (including, but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Excel)

• Distribution and Supply Chain experience is preferred.

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills are required.

• Ability to understand and process written and verbal instructions effectively.

• Demonstrate strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills

• Physical Requirements: Able to walk, stand, and sit for an extended period of time depending on assigned task.

Pay:

The anticipated salary range for this role in California is $57,000 - $59,000. The final salary 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:

• Awesome employee activities: Movie Day, Monthly Birthday Celebrations, Friday Bagel Breakfast, On-site Fitness Center with machines, on-site yoga classes, Sponsored Sports Teams, and several other company-sponsored events that encourages positive employee comradery, which contributes to effectively building positive employee relationships, overall creating a positive work environment.

• Environmentally friendly green initiatives with on-site practices as well as regularly participating in Beach Clean-up activities for community engagement.

• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process. Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives.

• Several Employee Resource Groups focusing on Diversity and Inclusion.

• Competitive salary with bonus potential. Generous 401K match and Paid Time Off accrual. Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment.

• 152 hours of PTO + 10 paid holidays.

• Positive and fast-paced working environment focusing on continually improving processes to remain innovative and dynamic.

• Tuition Reimbursement – Let us help you finish your degree or earn a new one!

• WellHub program to promote overall physical wellness.

• Perkspot - offers exclusive or private discounts from approximately 900+ merchants in a wide array of categories.

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.

personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.

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Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to DisabilityAccommodations@catalent.com This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Catalent Pharma Solutions (Catalent) is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Catalent employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Catalent. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.

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