Senior Business Planning Analyst

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Senior Business Planning AnalystJob Description:

Trystar is at the forefront of advancing power solutions, charged and driven by a committed, dynamic team, tackling complex challenges, and creating innovative solutions. Were looking for motivated, driven, and talented individuals eager to be part of the future of power. Safety and integrity arent just buzzwords, they are the north star guiding us as we aspire to wow our customers every day. Weve created power solutions that are not only durable and unique but are also the result of exciting teamwork from every corner of our organization.

Individually and collectively, every team member at Trystar plays for each other and strives to deliver unmatched value and 100% accuracy to our customers every single day. Our cutting-edge headquarters is in Faribault, MN, a facility that is partially solar and wind powered by our own microgrid! Together, we are Trystar, where we power the future and nurture innovation for a brighter tomorrow. Trystars team members are our most important asset, and we are in search of a Senior Business Planning Analyst based at our Burnsville, MN office. Reporting to the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) Director, the Senior Business Planning Analyst will primarily be responsible for facilitating the demand planning process across the enterprise. This role will continue to shape and drive the demand planning capability for the organization and drive alignment to the strategic priorities needed to execute in a high growth environment. This position will ensure consistent use of data & processes across the various products, sites, and ERPs and work to continuously improve the accuracy and quality of inputs and outputs. We are looking for people who believe in our guiding principles and values of: Safety We believe everyone should leave Trystar facilities in the same or better condition than when they arrived.

Integrity Were honest, transparent, and committed to doing whats right.

Customer focus We have relentless focus on our customers and their success.

Right with speed We use good judgement, make thoughtful decisions quickly, and execute them with purpose and intensity.

Play for each other Were a team. We show up for each other and we know that through teamwork we achieve greatness.

Champion change We know adaptation and improvement are requirements to survive and to thrive.

Enjoy the journey We create an environment where our team feels appreciated and has fun along the way.

In this role you will get to:

Lead enterprise-wide demand planning activities, forming strong partnerships with Sales, Marketing, and other key stakeholdersConduct in-depth analyses of demand forecast methods, including statistical models, industry trends, and market assumptions combined with commercial insightsDrive efforts to advance planning capabilities, including identifying and implementing systematic improvements, digital tools & platforms, and developing best practices for demand planning in a custom solution environmentPartner with Commercial and Supply Chain teams to develop inventory management strategies, focusing on improving raw material forecast and targeted finished goods to meet customer demandsIncorporate new offering introduction and product lifecycle management decisions into demand and supply plans, coordinating ramp up / down plansMeasure, monitor, and drive improvements to KPIs with focus on improving forecast accuracy and forecast bias metrics

Job Requirements:

Bachelors degree with a concentration in Finance, Supply Chain, Business Management, or other quantitative fieldsMinimum of 5 years of experience in demand or supply planning, financial forecasting, supply chain management, or other planning rolesExcellent analytical skills, with a strong focus on managing, manipulating, and presenting large data setsProficient use of digital systems and Microsoft Office tools, including proficiency in ExcelAbility to thrive in a fast-paced, high growth environment with a focus on continuous improvement Preferred skills:

Experience with ERP and other demand planning systems, with Epicor being a plusExperience with data visualization tools, a plus (Power BI, Tableau, etc.)Experience with SIOP process and supply planning knowledge is strongly preferredDemonstrated ability to document, streamline, and automate complex processesExcellent communication skills, with a bias towards collaboration and teamworkPositive attitude, adept at problem solvingDemonstrated leadership qualities in cross-functional settings to drive differentiated results