Senior Production and Replenishment Planner
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Job Summary
About Aerogen:
Headquartered in the vibrant city of Galway Ireland with offices around the world Aerogen is proud to be the world leader in acute care aerosol drug delivery. Recognised through multiple MedTech awards including being named Galway Chamber Company of the Year 2025 and twelve-time winner of the Zenith Award for Respiratory Care Excellence in North America our employees make a difference to patients lives every day having reached over 30 million patients in more than 80 countries.
Today Aerogen is powered by a global team representing 54 nationalities working together with a shared commitment to improving patient care. Our talented and skilled team collaborate to innovate challenge and test not only in relation to our products but every facet of how we work.
We lead the way by finding innovative solutions to even the most complex problems all in the name of delivering better patient outcomes.
Our business continues to grow rapidly across the globe and as we grow our core culture of We Care universally connects us. We believe that your ambition and integrity fuels ours and we are committed to supporting our employees to reach their full potential through tangible investment in their careers.
What is the role
The Senior Production and Replenishment Planner plays a critical role in ensuring the continuous and compliant supply of medical products through effective production scheduling inventory planning and data-driven decision-making. This position is responsible for developing executing and maintaining production and replenishment plans aligned with customer demand regulatory requirements manufacturing capabilities and approved digital planning tools. The role will support the appropriate use of analytics automation and AI-enabled planning insights to improve forecast interpretation scenario planning exception management and supply chain responsiveness while ensuring human oversight data integrity and compliance with applicable procedures. The ideal candidate will have experience in a highly regulated environment and a proven ability to manage complex supply networks while maintaining service levels and minimizing waste.
What are the key responsibilities
Develop and maintain the production and assembly plans based on forecast components availability and capacity constraints.
Plan and manage inventory replenishment orders across multiple locations and 3PLs
Monitor and analyze production output adjust schedules and plans to meet OTIF and inventory targets
Collaborating closely with demand planners procurement teams and manufacturing leads to balance supply and demand.
Identify and mitigate risks to production schedules including material shortages capacity limitations and supplier issues.
Manage production schedule to optimize working capital while avoiding stockouts or overstock situations.
Support S&OFP processes by providing data insights and recommendations
Use approved analytics automation and AI-enabled planning tools to support forecast review inventory analysis scenario planning and exception identification ensuring outputs are validated before use in decision-making
Promote responsible AI use by maintaining data accuracy protecting confidential information escalating anomalies and applying appropriate human judgement to AI-generated recommendations.
Lead or contribute to continuous improvement initiatives including ERP/MRP enhancements process automation (BI) and lean manufacturing efforts
What education and experience are required
Level 8 degree in Business Supply Chain Operations Management or APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP).
Min 5 years experience in similar role in supply chain.
Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Excel or planning software
Experience using data analytics business intelligence automation or AI enabled planning tools to support supply chain decision-making is desirable.
What key skills will make you great at the role
Excellent analytical problem-solving and communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment and manage competing priorities
Strong cross-functional collaboration abilities
AI literacy including the ability to interpret AI-enabled planning outputs challenge assumptions validate recommendations and apply responsible use principles in a regulated environment.
Strong digital mindset with the ability to identify opportunities for process automation reporting improvements and planning efficiency enhancements.
What is it like to work at Aerogen
Our purpose is to transform patients lives and innovation is embedded in our culture. This also translates to how we look after our people. We want talented passionate and engaged people to join Aerogen and build your career with us. We understand that your life evolves through different stages and we are here to support our global team with a range of financial and non-financial rewards and benefits. Theres something for everyone! Here is an idea of what we offer:
Excellent medical care.
Bonus & Pension.
Aerogen Connect our employee led programme which supports our global teams to unite and have fun.
We pledge 1% of profits and time to charities and organisations.
Aerogen is committed to promoting diversity inclusion and equality in the workplace. If you have any difficulty using our application process please contact us by emailing emailprotected. Please include your name and preferred method of contact.
Required Experience:
Senior IC