Production Planner

About Kent Pharma UK

• With sites in the UK and Ireland, Kent Athlone Group manufactures and distributes speciality pharmaceuticals across the UK, Ireland, and international markets.
• Our portfolio of products is diversified across multiple therapeutic areas with for example a focus on analgesics, hospital injectables and anti-infectives.
• With a strong pipeline of new product development projects and potential M&A opportunities, the company is experiencing a period of rapid growth, and this trajectory is expected to continue.
• Kent Athlone Group was created from a PLC divestment to an experienced Management team supported by Duke Street Partners who are a leading European Private Equity Group. In 2022 a revised 5-year strategy, growth plan and additional investment has been agreed with the Board, driven by a strong focus on Business Development.

The Person

We are looking for someone who has excellent attention to detail and is methodical, with an understanding of manufacturing requirements within pharmaceuticals. A person who wants to work as part of a wider team to deliver excellence to help support and maintain a steady flow of work through the Production unit to maximise customer service and availability to order. You must be:

• Pro-active and enthusiastic to gain the required skills of the relevant area of work.
• Organised and a self-starter, able to support the operation, projects, and work to

deadlines.

• Logical and systematic in the approach to your work, delivering a high level of

accuracy and within agreed timeframes.

• Proficient in the use of Excel and able to analyse and manipulate data.
• Able to work in PowerPoint, creating quality presentation materials.
• Able to prioritise and quickly adapt to changing and competing priorities.
• Able to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to communicate and interact with people at all levels in the organisation both

internally and externally.

• A strong team player who is committed, collaborative and has a passion for

delivering excellence.

• Someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and able to take responsibility

and ownership.

• Someone who is wanting to learn and develop professionally.
• Candidates must be mobile and willing to travel on occasion to all Ireland and UK

sites.

Role duties and responsibilities

The key responsibilities of the role at Kent Pharma include, but are not limited to:

• Pro-actively learn all aspects of the day-day operation of immediate department, in

addition to the wider organisation to establish how different areas of the business
interact.

• Support the creation of the Master Production Schedule (MPS) by completion of the

following tasks:

• Creating and maintaining SL2 (bespoke) works orders in SAP within the schedule
• In agreement with the Senior Planner, amending the schedule to reflect unforeseen

demand scenarios and proactively avoid any customer service failure

• Ensure the accurate maintenance of all Production-related SAP Master Data

including Bills of Material, Production Models

• Complete the master data for all new materials in the SAP system
• Daily allocation of all customer back orders
• Upload of customer price lists into the SAP system
• Provide support for Goods Inwards paperwork checks and any resulting claims
• Create and complete stock transfers of inventory from distribution hubs into the

production unit

• Process label requests, and complete label rationalisation reviews
• Provide support for the Senior Planner as directed

Whilst specific industry experience is not essential, the desire to stand out in a fast-paced environment is. You must have:

• Organised and a self-starter: able to support and contribute to the work of the

department. (E)

• Ability to plan work across a series of deliverables and complete within expected

timelines. (E)

• Understanding of manufacturing requirements for the manufacture and distribution

of pharmaceuticals and knowledge of relevant cGMP standards (E)

• Excellent written and verbal communicator (E)
• Logical and methodical approach to tasks (
• Outstanding attention to detail (E)
• Excellent team player. (E)
• Ability to problem solve and find solutions (E)
• Use of SAP (D)
• Able to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders. (D)
• Ability to adapt to changing environment and competing priorities. (D)

Education

• Qualifications or equivalent in GCSE Maths, English at Grade C or above.
• Degree (preferred); or Degree or equivalent Professional qualification.

Other Requirements

• A valid Passport* as some European travel may be necessary for external events, trade shows, meetings, conferences, etc.
• A Driving Licence, valid to drive in the UK.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £28,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Transport links
• UK visa sponsorship
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ashford

Application deadline: 02/04/2024
Reference ID: Kent Pharma UK - Production Planner-March 2024