Planning Analyst I

Job Description

Task Force Tips, LLC. is an established manufacturer of firefighting equipment based in Valparaiso, IN. Our continuous improvement process ensures we help first responders save lives and protect property more safely and effectively than the day before.  TFT is part of Madison Industries, one of the largest and most successful privately held companies in the world.

We are seeking a Planning Analyst who is responsible for ensuring all TFT manufactured component parts are available in a timely manner to meet customer on-time delivery expectations.

Our Culture is Contagious!  Come grow with us and be part of the TFT Proud Culture!   Be a part of saving lives and protecting property by putting life-saving products in the hands of our first responders! View our video - TFT, a Firefighter Legacy

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Runs the Manufacturing Report (Reorder Advice Report) to identify items that have reached reorder points to release work orders to upstream work centers in a timely manner.
• Runs the deficit report every morning to proactively identify part shortages for upcoming orders in CNC, Anodizing and Special Operations areas and communicates with concerned managers to help reprioritize their daily schedule.
• Works with order entry to provide custom ship dates on spike orders by referencing bill of materials to identify long lead time items, reviewing on hand inventory and available capacity.
• Liaisons with sales, supply chain and production managers as required to make decisions on expedites and other circumstances that may necessitate a change in schedule.
• Conducts weekly/monthly Kanban audits, replaces missing cards, and retrains personnel deviating from TFT’s Kanban process.
• Supports the CI Manager in determining and establishing reorder points, safety stocks, Kanban batch sizes, etc. to continuously optimize inventory levels of TFT manufactured parts.
• Schedules Assembly Work Cells as required.
• Supports implementation of TFT’s Kanban and Material Flow projects working with Continuous Improvement Manager.
• Identifies opportunities for efficiency improvements in planning and scheduling processes through automation and works with IT to have them implemented.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Skills / Abilities

• Must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related fields or have an Associate’s degree in combination with relevant work experience.
• 1-2 years of Production Control/Planning/Scheduling experience preferred, but not required. Entry level candidates with the right skillset are encouraged to apply.
• Ability to query and analyze large amounts of data on inventory, sales, etc. to make long-range forecasts of material requirements.
• Must have basic to advanced excel skills such V-lookup, Pivot Tables, Power-Query, etc.
• The ideal candidate has experience with data visualization tools like Tableau/Power BI.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts like Kanban, Heijunka, JIT is a plus.
• Must be detail oriented, professional, responsive, resourceful, flexible, and well-organized.
• Must have a strong bias for action and self-motivated with superior time management skills.
• Ability to promote harmonious working relationships with teammates and solve conflicts in a positive manner.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with other company personnel, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities, and disabilities.
  
  

A few of our benefits include:

• Quarterly Bonuses
• Profit Sharing
• 401K with Match
• Free Employee Franciscan HEALTHeACCESS Clinic
• Terrific Family Time - We Pay You to Go on Vacation!
• Caregiver & Parental Leave - Family Matters!
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Generous Vacation Time
• On-Site Workout Center
• Company Paid Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Programs - We Recognize our Rockstars!