Production Planner

6 months ago

Ashford, United Kingdom Kent Pharma UK Full time

**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.

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 vis

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