Director of Production Planning, Inventory Control, & Logistics

Job Title: Director of Production Planning, Inventory Control & Logistics

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. 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 serious 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. As a big name and pioneer in power solutions, we're not just part of the power conversation - we're shaping its future, and we're doing so across diverse industry sectors including healthcare, data centers, entertainment, education, government, and commercial construction - just to name a few! We're committed to growing and evolving our product lineup to stay on top of the game and that includes leaning into sustainable, resilient, and renewable energy solutions.

Our cutting-edge headquarters in Faribault, MN 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; Murfreesboro, TN, Waukesha, WI & in Montreal, Canada. Together, we are Trystar, where we power the future and nurture innovation for a brighter tomorrow.

Trystar is undergoing significant transformation as we integrate smaller, family and founder-run businesses into a streamlined, scalable, and efficient common operating system. We are looking for a strategic and dynamic leader to oversee our production planning/scheduling, inventory control, and logistics across our entire network, ensuring operational excellence as we continue to scale.

The Director of Production Planning, Inventory Control & Logistics will play a critical role in centralizing and harmonizing operations across multiple facilities. This leader will develop and execute strategies that ensure the effective production planning, management, and movement of materials, parts, and products through our production facilities & warehouses. The role involves balancing supply chain optimization, lean production principles, and continuous improvement with the agility needed to integrate newly acquired businesses. This role will be based in either of our MN facilities and report directly to the COO.

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:

Production Planning/Scheduling

• Lead the overall production planning strategy, providing guidance and oversight to the master scheduler and site-specific schedulers.
• Ensure alignment between the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process and production schedules across multiple sites, ensuring the smooth execution of plans that meet both customer demand and operational capabilities.
• Collaborate with the master scheduler to develop a consolidated, long-term production plan that integrates demand forecasts, capacity constraints, and inventory targets.
• Provide direction and oversight to site schedulers to ensure that local production schedules are aligned with the master schedule and can flexibly respond to changes in real-time production conditions.
• Drive ERP system integration and functionality to ensure seamless coordination between production scheduling, material requirements planning (MRP), and capacity planning across all sites.
• Facilitate cross-functional communication between production planning, S&OP, sales, procurement, and operations teams to ensure that schedules are realistic, achievable, and optimized for efficiency.
• Ensure that master and site-level schedules are continuously monitored, updated, and adjusted to reflect fluctuations in demand, resource availability, and production capacity.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the accuracy and responsiveness of production planning, reduce lead times, and optimize resource utilization.
• Integrate newly acquired businesses into Trystar's production planning processes and ERP system, ensuring smooth transitions and alignment with existing scheduling & capacity planning protocols.

Inventory Control

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight to the enterprise-wide Materials organization ensuring the effective management of incoming materials, stock levels, and delivery of materials to assembly locations and finished good inventory locations.
• Collaborate with controllership to develop and enforce inventory control policies and procedures across all sites to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of material handling, storage, and delivery processes.
• Oversee the execution of ERP-driven inventory transactions, ensuring all movements (receipts, transfers, consumption) are accurately tracked and recorded using advanced techniques such as barcode scanning, RFID, and automated stock level monitoring.
• Collaborate with the Materials Manager to ensure site-level teams are effectively trained and supported in completing all ERP transactions with precision, ensuring real-time data accuracy and traceability.
• Lead initiatives to optimize stockroom layouts, material flow processes, and material replenishment systems, minimizing waste and reducing lead times.
• Monitor and drive continuous improvement in inventory accuracy, cycle count programs, and overall stock management, implementing best practices and leveraging ERP functionality to minimize stock discrepancies and stockouts.
• Collaborate closely with procurement, production planning, and logistics teams to align inventory control practices with overall supply chain and production objectives.
• Implement and refine metrics and KPIs to track material availability, material flow & efficiency, inventory accuracy, and overall performance of inventory control processes across all sites.
• Lead the integration of newly acquired businesses into the company's inventory control systems and processes, ensuring consistency and accuracy across all sites

Logistics:

• Provide strategic leadership to the overall logistics leader and site-specific logistics teams ensuring a cohesive and efficient logistics network that supports customer needs, inter-site material flow, and supply chain management.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive logistics strategy aimed at optimizing transportation, warehousing, and distribution networks across multiple sites, while minimizing costs and improving service levels.
• Collaborate with the logistics leadership team to ensure seamless material flow between manufacturing sites and from suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of materials to meet production schedules and customer demand.
• Oversee the integration and coordination of logistics functions across newly acquired sites, ensuring alignment with corporate logistics standards and strategies.
• Lead initiatives to improve logistics efficiency by leveraging data analytics, advanced technologies, and continuous improvement methodologies to streamline transportation routes, reduce lead times, and minimize handling costs.
• Collaborate with procurement, inventory control, and production planning teams to align logistics activities with broader supply chain and operational goals, ensuring smooth coordination of inbound and outbound logistics.
• Negotiate and manage relationships with external logistics and transportation providers, optimizing contracts and performance to ensure high-quality service at competitive rates.
• Establish and monitor KPIs for logistics operations, focusing on metrics such as on-time delivery, transportation costs, inventory turns, and customer satisfaction.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts across logistics functions, encouraging innovation and the adoption of best practices to enhance operational performance and support the company's growth objectives.
• Ensure the seamless integration of logistics functions for newly acquired businesses, aligning their logistics processes with the company's existing network for optimal material flow and customer service.

Job Requirements

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in production planning, inventory control, and logistics, preferably in a multi-site manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record of successfully integrating multiple facilities under a unified operational strategy.
• Expertise in ERP systems, supply chain management software, and production planning tools.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional leadership and communication abilities, with experience leading teams through periods of significant growth or transformation.
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, high-growth environment.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in, Operations, Supply Chain, Business, Industrial Engineering is a plus.
• Effective change agent through communication, coaching & raising the bar to drive high-performing teams.
• Experience with demonstrated lean six sigma processes & tools and ability to transform organization to achieve lean as part of the culture.
• Leverage data to lead in a metrics-driven environment and holds his/her team accountable to established metrics; has created KPIs, and metrics for a company in a high growth environment.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient with common Microsoft software programs, including: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook & MS Teams.

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.