Senior Production and Replenishment Planner

Aerogen; Galway; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical care

Bonus & Pension

Aerogen Connect

1% charity commitment

Job summary

Aerogen is seeking a Senior Production and Replenishment Planner to ensure compliant supply of medical products through effective scheduling and inventory planning. You will use analytics, automation and AI-enabled insights to improve forecast interpretation and scenario planning while maintaining data integrity and regulatory compliance.

The role requires experience in a highly regulated environment and the ability to manage complex supply networks while keeping service levels and minimizing

Qualifications

• Level 8 degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management or APICS certification.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar supply chain role.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Excel or planning software.
• Experience using data analytics, business intelligence, automation, or AI-enabled planning tools is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production and assembly plans based on forecast, components availability and capacity.
• Plan and manage inventory replenishment orders across locations and 3PLs.
• Monitor production output and adjust schedules to meet OTIF and inventory targets.
• Collaborate with demand planning, procurement and manufacturing leads to balance supply and demand.
• Identify and mitigate risks to schedules, including shortages and supplier issues.
• Lead or contribute to continuous improvement, including ERP/MRP enhancements and lean automation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Cross‑functional collaboration

AI literacy

Digital mindset

Education

Level 8 degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management

APICS CPIM or CSCP certification

Tools

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Planning software

BI tools

Job description

Senior Production and Replenishment Planner

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.
• Collaborate 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).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a 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. There’s 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 [e-mail]. Please include your name and preferred method of contact.

Job Title

Senior Production and Replenishment Planner