Data-Driven Planning Analyst I — Keep Production Moving

Task Force Tips; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Task Force Tips, LLC. (TFT) is seeking a Planning Analyst I in Valparaiso, IN to support manufacturing by ensuring materials and resources are available to keep production moving and orders on schedule.

The ideal candidate will analyze inventory data, coordinate with Assembly, CNC, Anodizing, and Finishing teams, and partner with Sales and Planning to balance demand with capacity. Growth opportunities exist in a hands-on planning role and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of Production Control, Planning, or Scheduling experience preferred, but not required.
• Ability to query and analyze large amounts of inventory, sales, and other operational data to make long-range forecasts.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, PivotTables, Power Query, etc.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI is preferred.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts such as Kanban and Heijunka is a plus.
• Detail-oriented, professional, responsive, resourceful, flexible, and well-organized.
• Strong bias for action with the ability to be self-motivated and effectively manage time and priorities.
• Ability to promote positive working relationships with teammates and resolve conflicts in a constructive manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with employees throughout the organization.

Responsibilities

• Review, initiate, firm, and release job orders for production activities in Assembly, CNC, Anodizing, Finishing, or as assigned by Planning and Inventory Manager.
• Review shortage report each morning to identify parts needed and communicate with managers to reprioritize schedules.
• Work with Order Entry to provide custom ship dates by BOMs and available capacity.
• Support Supply Chain with review of material constraints and issuance of purchase orders.
• Liaise with Sales, Supply Chain, and Production Managers to expedite or adjust schedules.
• Conduct weekly/monthly Kanban audits and retrain personnel on Kanban process.
• Establish reorder points, safety stock, fulfillment quantities, and inventory optimization parameters.
• Support Epicor Fulfillment and Material Flow implementations.
• Identify opportunities for efficiency improvements in inventory flow.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Inventory analysis

Data-driven decision making

Excel

Tableau

Power BI

Lean Manufacturing Kanban

Cross-functional communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field

Associate’s degree with relevant work experience

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Task Force Tips, LLC. (TFT) is seeking a Planning Analyst I in Valparaiso, IN to support manufacturing by ensuring materials and resources are available to keep production moving and orders on schedule.

The ideal candidate will analyze inventory data, coordinate with Assembly, CNC, Anodizing, and Finishing teams, and partner with Sales and Planning to balance demand with capacity. Growth opportunities exist in a hands-on planning role and process improvements.