Senior Inventory Analyst

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

Job summary

Trystar, based in Burnsville, MN, seeks a Senior Inventory Analyst to optimize inventory levels and drive cross-functional efficiency. The role partners with sourcing, finance, and operations to balance demand with supply using data-driven insights.

The candidate will lead cycle counts, implement improvements, and develop dashboards to monitor KPIs, ensuring accurate inventory positioning and capital efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Supply Chain, Business Management or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in inventory management, demand or supply planning, or related roles.
• Strong analytical skills with data manipulation and reporting capabilities.
• Proficient with financial systems and Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimize inventory levels by analyzing trends and risks.
• Manage inventory replenishment and allocation to meet demand while minimizing excess.
• Use ERP, Excel, and analytics tools to evaluate inventory performance and opportunities.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports for turnover, stockouts, and excess/obsolete items.
• Collaborate with sourcing, demand planning, finance, operations, and commercial teams.
• Ensure data accuracy through cycle counts and audits; resolve discrepancies.
• Lead inventory planning for new product introductions and site expansions.
• Support site transitions and engineering change management to minimize disruption.
• Manage slow-moving and excess inventory; mitigate financial impact.
• Drive continuous improvement to standardize and optimize processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data manipulation

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance / Supply Chain / Business Management

Tools

ERP (Epicor)

Power BI

Tableau

Excel (advanced)

Job description

Title: Senior Inventory Analyst

Trystar is a leader in power distribution equipment and related services at the heart of supporting our electrical infrastructure. Our team members focus on producing the highest quality products in the industry and providing industry-leading service. B ased in our corporate office in Burnsville, MN, or a member of our team out in the field, s afety and integrity are ou r guiding principles, and we work together to achieve excellence for our customers every day.

Trystar’s team members are our most important asset, and we expect this position to play a critical role in achieving our objectives. We are seeking an Sr. Inventory Analyst who enjoys working as a member of a cross-functional team to solve problems, improve performance, and drive operational efficiency. This position will partner closely with sourcing, supply chain, finance, and commercial teams to ensure optimal inventory levels that support customer demand and business objectives.

Reporting to the Supply, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) Director, the Sr. Inventory Analyst is responsible for managing and optimizing inventory levels across the organization. This role will ensure the right balance between supply and demand, right-size working capital, and improve overall inventory performance using data-driven insights and process improvements.

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:

• Monitor and optimize inventory levels by analyzing trends, identifying risks, and recommending actions to balance service, cost, and working capital.
• Manage inventory replenishment and allocation by setting order quantities and positioning stock to meet demand while minimizing excess and stockouts.
• Leverage data and systems (ERP, Excel, and analytics tools) to evaluate inventory performance, identify improvement opportunities, and enhance planning processes.
• Develop and maintain inventory reporting and dashboards that provide clear visibility into key performance indicators (e.g., turnover, stockouts, excess/obsolete).
• Partner cross-functionally with sourcing, demand planning, finance, operations, and commercial teams to align inventory strategies with business objectives.
• Ensure data accuracy through cycle counts and audits, investigating discrepancies and driving corrective actions within inventory systems.
• Lead inventory planning for new product introductions and site expansions, coordinating ramp-up and ramp-down activities to support seamless transitions.
• Support manufacturing site transitions and engineering change management, ensuring efficient inventory positioning and minimal disruption.
• Manage slow-moving and excess inventory, partnering across functions to mitigate risk and minimize financial impact.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to standardize, streamline, and optimize inventory management processes.

Job Requirements:

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in Finance, Supply Chain, Business Management, or other quantitative fields
• Minimum of 5years of experience in inventory management, demand or supply planning, statistical analysis, 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 financial systems and Microsoft Office tools, including advanced proficiency in Excel

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with ERP and other supply chain planning systems, with Epicor being a plus
• Experience with data visualization tools, a plus (Power BI, Tableau, etc.)
• Experience with SIOP process and end-to-end supply planning and optimization 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
• Willingness and ability to travel 10%

Measurement of Performance:

• Quality of materials (written and oral)
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously
• Completion of assigned objectives in a timely manner
• Progress toward strategic objectives: growth and margin expansion
• Improvement in key KPIs (to be finalized after discussion with SIOP Director)