Inventory Control Assistant

Job Summary

Position Overview:
Under direct supervision, this position is responsible for the receipt, shipment, and management of incoming materials, supplies, and finished goods. This position also requires transactions to be promptly entered into our ERP System, in accordance with applicable standard operating procedures and following through on all material movements to guarantee they are handled in accordance with applicable FDA and cGMP procedures.

During the Plant start-up this position will work during the core business hours. Business needs may necessitate the need to adjust shift start and end times. Moreover, working in shifts will be required.

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:

• Follow the work instructions and procedures to perform defined receiving, storage, shipment and coordinate with other functions.  Report problem finding to leaders and other functions.
• Receive raw material components, verify items against the record of shipment, and label components for in-house use.
• Notify Quality team on incoming inspection and provide support wherever required.
• Gathers, verifies, and palletizes items for shipment according to specifications.
• Load and coordinate shipment of finished goods for sterilization.
• Perform basic visual inspection of goods and material upon receiving, issuance and periodically and report any findings to quality department.
• Records received and shipped items according to established procedures.
• Pull and pack materials and perform kitting.
• Manage safety requirements to minimize safety risks.
• Communicate with freight carriers regarding daily bills of lading.
• Prepare shipping documents if necessary.
• Perform Cycle Count on daily, weekly, and monthly basis as per plan given by manager and report any variances.
• Coordinate with Production team on requirement and delivery of materials for manufacturing.
• Perform general duties including FedEx processing, cycle counts, 5S, housekeeping, stocking, safety and maintenance.
• Collect scrap and waste and dispose accordingly in line with DOSH guidelines and update records.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Minimum SPM/Certificate/Diploma preferred in Business, Supply Chain or any related field of study

Preferred Skills and Competencies:

• Experience with SAP or ability to learn SAP MM/WM Management module.
• Proficient in business environment software applications - MS Office.
• Minimum 2- 3 year experience in Distribution, Receiving, or Manufacturing Support environment.
• Must be able to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Highly motivated, proactive, and a self-starter that can work both independently and in a team environment with minimal supervision.
• Added advantage for candidates with a valid Forklift/Reach truck license.
• Stand up and sit-down forklift operation experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with ergonomic lifting techniques.
• Good communication and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Medical device industry experience a plus.
• Self-starter capable of dealing with a variety of tasks in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment.
• Proficient in Malay & must be proficient in basic English language to be able to read documentation, communicate, and write.
• Keen eye for quality, is dependable, and will work collaboratively within a team, and possess a positive attitude.
• Experience in a start-up production environment is a plus.

Physical Requirements (if applicable):

• Must be able to lift and transfer loads up to 25kg.
• Must be able to safely operate electric and manual pallet jacks.
• Must be able to stand and bend up to 12 hours a day.
• No history of back pain, neck or other medical problems.
• Required to lift above shoulder frequently and below waist occasionally.
• Pre-employment medical health check is required / Fit to work for this job by doctor
• No history of drugs use. Periodic checks will be performed.

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.