Associate Production Planner

Insulet Corporation; Kuching; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical device company in Malaysia is seeking an Associate Production Planner to support production planning in their new manufacturing facility. The role involves developing production schedules, maintaining inventory levels, and ensuring quality data recording. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in planning, preferably in a medical device environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supports Production Planner to develop and maintain a weekly production schedule.
• Completes and maintains daily operational and financial reports.
• Coordinates with S&OP Planning to maintain an up-to-date production forecast.

Skills

Problem Solving

Analytical Abilities

Communication

Team Player

Service Orientation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in operations

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Tools

SAP

ERP/MRP

MS Office

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 administration work for production in Insulet’s first Malaysia manufacturing facility. Support 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. 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 company’s customer service and inventory objectives.
• Completes and maintains daily operational and financial reports that would include scrap and volume.
• Coordinates with S&OP Planning to maintain an up-to-date production forecast that supports the company’s objectives.
• Coordinates the production schedule to ensure that all Kanban’s are adequately stocked and meet schedule requirements.
• Applies the SAP / MES / Excel and appropriate software to prepare production reports for the daily reporting.
• Ensures that quality and production data is recorded accurately and in a timely manner with Production Administrator and Production Team Lead.
• Provides revisions to production schedules when necessary and any impacts from material, machine, headcount, etc. perspective.
• Participates in required raw material and WIP inventory cycle counts and works with Supply Chain leadership team to reconcile inventory and identify variances when necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Education And Experience

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Preferred Skills And Competencies

• Experience with ERP/MRP
• Experience with SAP Software preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office – emphasis on Excel
• Excellent problem solving and analytical abilities.
• Cooperative, team player and positive attitude a must
• Strong service-orientation
• Clear verbal and written communication skills
• Multi-language fluency preferred (English, Malay)