Supply Planning Manager at Trystar

Job Title: Supply Planning Manager

Job 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. We’re looking for motivated, driven, and talented individuals eager to be part of the future of power. Safety and integrity aren’t just buzzwords; they are the north star guiding us as we aspire to wow our customers every day. We’ve 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! You’ll find that we’re also pushing boundaries across the country at our additional facilities in Troy, MI; Houston, TX; Merrimack, NH; Burnsville, MN, Pointe Claire, Quebec, Canada, Seattle, WA, & Waukesha, WI.

Trystar’s team members are our most important asset, and we are in search of a Supply Planning Manager based at our Burnsville, MN office. The Supply Planning Manager plays a critical role in our enterprise-wide supply chain operations by providing leadership over our supply and production planning processes associated with our SIOP (Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning) business process. The role will work closely with production leaders, plant scheduling, supply chain teams, sales, finance and other stakeholders to align production and supply plans with business objectives.

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 – We’re honest, transparent, and committed to doing what’s 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 – We’re 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:

• Develop KPIs and targets for the team leveraging SIOP reports and suggested metrics. Analyze and report on key S&OE and SIOP metrics to inform decision-making and maintain operational control and stability.
• Develop dynamic lead time planning tools that allow for the ability to continuously recalculate delivery estimates, identify delays early, and adjust schedules based on real-time constraints and inputs in the ETO value stream.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to manage and optimize master data across planning systems (EPICOR, Monday.com, etc.) with responsibility for the quality of this master data.
• Collaborate with plant managers and manufacturing engineering regularly to maintain alignment on enterprise supply planning.
• Evaluate production capacity, supplier lead times, and constraints to align resources with growth requirements.
• Translate demand forecasts into executable supply plans, aligning with sales inventory and operations planning (SIOP) cycles.
• Monitor demand changes, new product introductions, and customer orders to adjust supply plans proactively.
• Assist in optimization of production scheduling processes and tools to enable the planning community to maximize asset optimization and minimize costs.
• Provide visibility to sales, finance, and leadership on supply risks, recovery plans, and capacity constraints.
• Develop approaches to efficiently conduct "what-if" scenario modeling to propose solutions for varying supply and demand conditions.
• Ensure tools and systems result in adherence to inventory targets and oversee refresh of stock calculations regularly.
• Drive continuous improvement in all planning processes, tools, and models .
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices related to supply chain planning and implement relevant improvements as necessary.
• Development and implementation of production planning strategies, policies, and procedures. Drive continuous improvement in all planning processes, tools, and models.
  
  
  

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Master’s degree is a plus.
• 5-7 years of experience in supply chain management and/or planning working in a mature S&OP/IBP process or hands on experience building and improving an existing process.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with ERP/MRP systems and planning software (Epicor experience preferred but not required)

• Expert or Advanced supply chain analytical skills
• Expert or Advanced Excel skills and other relevant reporting tools such as Power BI or an equivalent.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and drive consensus.
• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification is a plus.
• Ability to work strategically and operationally, with an assertive and team-oriented approach.
  
  
  

Benefits:

• 401 (k) with company match
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• PTO
• Sick Time
• Employee Appreciation Time
• Paid Holidays
  
  
  

Trystar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals and to fostering a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.