Commodity Management Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the commodity management opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for industry knowledge and understanding of market trends (cost, technology, supply chain design, etc.).

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Examines market based risk from existing and forecasted exposures to ensure compliance with our risk management policies and executes hedge transactions to reduce risk exposure as needed
• Implements technical solutions necessary to model enterprise risk and suggests strategies to reduce risk using an enterprise risk framework
• Works with Tax and Accounting on the implications of Treasury capital market transactions
• Works with Tax, Accounting and other members of Treasury on business structures to ensure that long-term cash flows are being efficiently managed
• Direct experience working based outside the US, or with the international operations of a multinational company
• Knowledge of capital markets with emphasis on foreign exchange and commodities
• Knowledge of accounting and taxation of derivatives, debt and investments
• Strong understanding of SOX 404 processes and how they relate to finance functions

I would like to submit my application for the commodity management opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for best practices and working examples of site assessments, space efficiency and utilization studies and supply and demand studies.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Expert component level supply chain analysis skills
• Expert strategic/long-range planning skills
• Leads the design and implementation of procurement processes and foundational procurement systems across the supply chain
• Manages strategic relationships with other business units, functional areas and suppliers to support overall business requirements
• Directs and manages the process for evaluating bids, negotiating contracts and monitoring supplier performance
• Provides technical or product expertise to suppliers and internal customers regarding commodities, products of services
• Using problem solving and analysis to assess the financial and strategic impact of business initiatives
• BA/BS in Supply Chain Management, Business or related field

I would like to submit my application for the commodity management opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for category expertise by monitoring updates on market conditions, industry trends, product knowledge and emerging supply options.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience in international trading markets specifically in commodities
• Advanced Supply Chain management skills
• Advanced contract development and analysis skills
• Advanced price and cost analysis skills
• Prior experience in either Indirect
• Program / Project Management certification (PMP / PgMP) a strong advantage
• Record of driving for results
• Experience in managing ODMs / SI partners

I would like to submit my application for the commodity management opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for access to leading technology, product roadmaps, technology strategies and industry trends as well as point of escalation for Commodity issues as appropriate.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Expert materials requirements plan analysis skills
• Expert capacity planning skills
• Expert Supply Chain management skills
• Expert supplier management skills
• Expert contract development/analysis skills
• Expert supplier evaluation skills
• Expert price/cost analysis skills
• Expert market research and trend analysis skills

In response to your job posting for commodity management, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for regular updates to senior management on supply chain health, including any impact to an uninterrupted supply of critical materials supporting IMR production as measured through cost, quality, availability and technology.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Those with procurement / factory / manufacturing / supply chain / supplier management background are welcome to apply
• Experience within the commodity families of Interconnects, Passives and Electromechanical (IP&E), and Semiconductors
• Strong verbal, written, reporting and analytical / data mining skills
• Strong MS Excel skills/background including understanding of pivot tables and vlookup functions
• Willing to accommodate on different time zone challenge
• Direct experience in sales operations, inside sales, demand planning, and account management
• Strong positive, can-do attitude, and attention to detail
• Process improvement skill, PMP/green belt preferred