Graduate Planner - Systems and Analytics Focus

Graduate Planner - Systems and Analytics Focus 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 an eleven 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 Graduate Planner is responsible for supporting production planning and procurement activities to ensure efficient operations and timely delivery of goods. The role involves coordinating schedules, monitoring inventory levels, and assisting in purchasing processes to maintain optimal stock availability. The Graduate Planner will support the planning function with a strong emphasis on data accuracy, ERP/MRP systems, and digital tools. This role is ideal for a graduate with an interest in IT systems, data analysis, and process automation within a supply chain or manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support production, material, and capacity planning activities using ERP/MRP systems.
• Support resolution of planning exceptions (shortages, delays, excess inventory).
• Support system configuration, testing, and upgrades of planning tools.
• Assist, maintain and validate master data accuracy within ERP/MRP (BOMs, routings, lead times, planning parameters).
• Assist developing and maintain reports, dashboards, and planning KPIs.
• Support integration between planning systems and other business systems.
• Participate in system improvement projects and cross-functional initiatives.
• Assist in raising purchase orders and ensuring accuracy in pricing, quantities, and delivery dates.
• Communicate with suppliers to obtain quotes, confirm orders, and track deliveries.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• Strong interest in IT systems, data, and digital transformation.

Key Skills

• Strong analytical and data handling skills.
• High level of IT literacy; advanced Excel skills essential.
• Exposure to ERP/MRP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) an advantage.
• Basic knowledge of SQL, Power BI, Python, or similar tools is desirable.
• Structured problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.

Benefits

• 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.

EEO Statement

Aerogen is committed to promoting diversity, inclusion and equality in the workplace.