Associate Production Planner

Insulet; Gelang Patah; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical device company is seeking an Associate Production Planner for its new manufacturing facility in Malaysia. The role involves production planning, inventory management, and collaboration with supply chain teams to ensure efficient operations. Ideal candidates will have a degree in operations or related fields and experience in a medical device environment. Join a dynamic team dedicated to improving lives through innovative technology.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience as a Planner in a Medical Device Environment.
• Professional certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develops and communicates weekly production schedules.
• Maintains operational and financial reports.
• Coordinates with S&OP Planning for production forecasts.

Skills

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Service Orientation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in operations

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Insulet started in 2000 with an idea and a mission to enable our customers to enjoy simplicity, freedom and healthier lives through the use of our Omnipod product platform. In the last two decades, we have improved the lives of hundreds of thousands of patients by using innovative technology that is wearable, waterproof, and lifestyle accommodating.

We are looking for highly motivated, performance-driven individuals to be a part of our expanding team. We do this by hiring amazing people guided by shared values who exceed customer expectations. Our continued success depends on it!

Job Title:

Associate Production Planner – Malaysia

Department:

Operations

Position Overview:

The Associate Production Planner conducts production planning and related administrative work for production in Insulet’s first Malaysia manufacturing facility. Supports the Production Planner to execute established inventory strategies to ensure component and product supply across the operation. Maintains manufacturing material and finished goods levels to achieve high service levels within financial and operational targets. Serves as the key user for material management and related modules for inventory management and movement within the production floor. Works closely with the Material Planner and supply chain group. Insulet Corporation (NASDAQ: PODD) is an innovative medical device company dedicated to making the lives of people with diabetes easier. Through its OmniPod Insulin Management System, Insulet seeks to expand the use of insulin pump therapy among people with insulin-dependent diabetes. Insulet's Delivery Systems business also partners with global pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to tailor the OmniPod technology platform for the delivery of subcutaneous drugs across multiple therapeutic areas.

Responsibilities:

• Supports Production Planner to develop, maintain, and communicate a weekly production schedule for each production line to meet customer service and inventory objectives.
• Completes and maintains daily operational and financial reports, including scrap and volume data.
• Coordinates with S&OP Planning to maintain an up-to-date production forecast supporting company objectives.
• Coordinates the production schedule to ensure all Kanbans are adequately stocked and meet schedule requirements.
• Uses SAP, MES, Excel, and other software to prepare production reports for daily reporting.
• Ensures quality and production data are recorded accurately and timely with the Production Administrator and Team Lead.
• Provides schedule revisions as necessary, considering material, machine, and headcount impacts.
• Participates in raw material and WIP inventory cycle counts, working with Supply Chain leadership to reconcile inventory and identify variances.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in operations, Business, Finance, or related field; operations concentration preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience as a Planner, preferably in a Medical Device Environment.
• Professional certification is a plus.

Preferred Skills and Competencies:

• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Experience with SAP software preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Cooperative, team-oriented, and positive attitude.
• Strong service orientation.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Multilingual fluency preferred (English, Malay).