Planning Analyst I: Optimize Inventory & Production

Task Force Tips, Inc.; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Task Force Tips, LLC in Valparaiso, IN, seeks a Planning Analyst I to support manufacturing by ensuring materials and resources are available at the right times to keep production moving and orders on schedule. The role involves collaborating with Assembly, CNC, Anodizing, and Finishing teams to optimize inventory, lead times, and capacity while driving continuous improvement across the planning function.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys turning data into decisions, solving

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or an Associate’s with relevant experience.
• 1–2 years of Production Control, Planning, or Scheduling preferred.
• Ability to analyze large data sets to forecast material needs.
• Proficient Excel skills and familiarity with data visualization tools.
• Lean concepts such as Kanban and Heijunka are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review and release job orders for production activities in Assembly, CNC, Anodizing, and Finishing.
• Review shortage reports to reprioritize daily schedules with managers.
• Coordinate with Order Entry to provide custom ship dates using BOMs and capacity.
• Support Supply Chain with material constraints and purchase orders.
• Liaise with Sales, Supply Chain, and Production Managers to expedite as needed.
• Conduct weekly Kanban audits and retrain staff on the Kanban process.
• Assist in determining reorder points, safety stock, and fulfillment quantities.
• Support Epicor Fulfillment and Material Flow implementations.
• Identify opportunities to improve inventory flow.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Time management

Collaboration

Education

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

Associate’s degree with relevant work experience

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Task Force Tips, LLC in Valparaiso, IN, seeks a Planning Analyst I to support manufacturing by ensuring materials and resources are available at the right times to keep production moving and orders on schedule. The role involves collaborating with Assembly, CNC, Anodizing, and Finishing teams to optimize inventory, lead times, and capacity while driving continuous improvement across the planning function.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys turning data into decisions, solving