Senior Business Planning Analyst

Trystar; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Trystar is seeking a Senior Business Planning Analyst in Burnsville, MN. You will lead enterprise-wide demand planning activities, analyzing forecasts and improving systems. Requirements include a bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in demand/supply planning. Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with ERP systems like Epicor are preferred. The role focuses on collaboration across teams, improving forecast accuracy, and driving systematic improvements in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in demand or supply planning.
• Excellent analytical skills with large data sets.
• Proficient in Excel and digital systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead demand planning activities with key stakeholders.
• Conduct analyses of demand forecast methods.
• Develop inventory management strategies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data manipulation

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Supply Chain, Business Management or quantitative fields

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

ERP systems (Epicor preferred)

Data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau)

Job description

Senior Business Planning Analyst

Trystar is at the forefront of advancing power solutions, driven by a committed, dynamic team that tackles complex challenges and creates 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 durable, unique, and the result of exciting teamwork from every corner of our organization.

Reporting to the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) Director, the Senior Business Planning Analyst will primarily facilitate the demand planning process across the enterprise. The role continues to shape and drive the demand‑planning capability for the organization, aligning to strategic priorities needed to execute in a high‑growth environment. It ensures consistent use of data and processes across the various products, sites, and ERPs while continuously improving the accuracy and quality of inputs and outputs. The analyst is based at our Burnsville, MN office.

Company Values

• 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 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.

What You’ll Do

• Lead enterprise‑wide demand planning activities, forming strong partnerships with Sales, Marketing, and other key stakeholders.
• Conduct in‑depth analyses of demand forecast methods, including statistical models, industry trends, and market assumptions combined with commercial insights.
• Drive efforts to advance planning capabilities, including identifying and implementing systematic improvements, digital tools and platforms, and developing best practices for demand planning in a custom solution environment.
• Partner with Commercial and Supply Chain teams to develop inventory management strategies, focusing on improving raw material forecasts and targeting finished goods to meet customer demands.
• Incorporate new offering introduction and product lifecycle management decisions into demand and supply plans, coordinating ramp‑up and ramp‑down plans.
• Measure, monitor, and drive improvements to KPIs with a focus on improving forecast accuracy and forecast bias metrics.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in Finance, Supply Chain, Business Management, or other quantitative fields.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in demand or supply planning, financial forecasting, supply chain management, or other planning roles.
• Excellent analytical skills, with a strong focus on managing, manipulating, and presenting large data sets.
• Proficient use of digital systems and Microsoft Office tools, including proficiency in Excel.
• Ability 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 plus.
• Experience with data visualization tools, a plus (Power BI, Tableau, etc.).
• Experience with the SIOP process and supply planning knowledge is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to document, streamline, and automate complex processes.
• Excellent communication skills, with a bias towards collaboration and teamwork.
• Positive attitude, adept at problem solving.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities in cross‑functional settings to drive differentiated results.