Distribution Coordinator I

Catalent’s San Diego, CA site is an early‑phase development facility supporting small‑molecule and peptide programs from preformulation through cGMP clinical manufacturing for oral and injectable dosage forms. The 68,000‑square‑foot site is a center of excellence for spray‑drying and bioavailability‑enhancement technologies, with integrated capabilities to advance challenging compounds rapidly into the clinic.

Position Summary

We have an opportunity for a Distribution Coordinator I to join our team. In this role, you will support the coordination and execution of clinical supply orders, ensuring compliance with internal procedures and customer requirements. You will manage documentation, organize shipment materials, and maintain alignment with regulatory and operational standards. This position offers the chance to contribute to a dynamic environment focused on quality and efficiency.

Shift: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
Location: San Diego, CA
100% Onsite

The Role

• Manage shared inbox to triage, prioritize, and respond to order-related requests within defined turnaround expectations.
• Maintain and organize Ready-to-Execute files and documentation to prepare orders for shipment execution.
• Process and coordinate domestic and international clinical supply orders in compliance with customer requirements and internal Standard Operating Procedures.
• Coordinate and dispatch shipments of clinical trial materials to domestic and international sites.
• Support shipment booking activities with carriers such as FedEx and specialty providers.
• Log, document, and route supplier complaints and shipment-related issues using designated systems such as SharePoint.
• Process and coordinate destruction requests in accordance with regulatory and internal requirements.
• Create and maintain labeling worksheets to support accurate and timely shipment execution.
• Perform Master Checklist updates and maintain alignment with customer-approved Distribution Summaries.
• Assemble and audit order documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Generate shipment documentation for clinical trial materials, ensuring completeness and compliance with customs requirements where applicable.
• Run standard reports to support daily workflow planning and execution.
• Maintain distribution group mailboxes and support shipment scheduling activities.
• Coordinate with internal functions such as Quality, Inventory, IT, and Supply Chain to resolve operational and documentation issues.
• Monitor workflow efficiency and escalate risks to turnaround times or service levels as needed.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures, Good Manufacturing Practice requirements, and distribution protocols.
• Cross-train on warehouse floor operations and maintain DSI scanning system access to perform picking and packing activities as a backup resource.
• Perform additional duties and support special projects as assigned.

The Candidate

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Educational Development certificate.
• At least two years of relevant experience in a Good Manufacturing Practice environment.

Preferred Skills & Background

• Associate Degree.
• Experience with JD Edwards or comparable Enterprise Resource Planning systems.
• Background in Distribution and Supply Chain operations.

Pay

The anticipated hourly rate for this position in CA is $55,000.00- $58,000.00 per year ($26.44 p/h - $27.88 p/h) plus annual target 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

• Positive and fast-paced working environment focusing on continually improving processes to remain innovative and dynamic.
• Competitive Paid Time Off plus 10 paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one of employment.
• Tuition Reimbursement to help you finish your degree or earn a new one.
• Site-based Employee Engagement activities such as Movie Day, Annual Blues Fest, and Free Bagel Fridays.
• Employee Resource Groups focusing on Diversity and Inclusion.
• Environmentally friendly, community engagement initiatives including Beach Clean-up events.
• Defined career path and annual performance review process with potential for career growth.
• WellHub program promoting physical wellness with onsite fitness center, yoga classes, and company-sponsored sports teams.
• Perkspot offering exclusive discounts from over 900 merchants in various 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. 

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