Allocation Analyst Cover Letter

Please consider me for the allocation analyst opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for their Buyer and Planner with the most relevant regional selling, market basket, and top store performance information to enable effective decision-making for future assortment strategies.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Self-driven and curious
• Degrees in Apparel, Merchandising, Design, Finance/Economics, Fashion Retail Management, and or applicable work experience or other business degrees preferred
• Intermediate Excel skills with formulas, pivot tables, vlookups and charts & graphs
• Experience within the retail fashion industry at a management level or knowledge of the sports environment
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in all other Microsoft Office applications
• Experience in consumer products, licensing and/or entertainment preferred
• Analyze seasonal and core replenishment size selling
• Experience within the retail fashion industry at a managment level or knowledge of the sports environment

I am excited to be applying for the position of allocation analyst. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for timely and in depth monthly financial performance reports/Outlook bridges (including drill down to desired sub-functions) with focus on analysis, interpretation of trends and potential corrective actions.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Interested or working towards a CFA designation
• A background in economics and capital markets
• Fluent with advanced functions in Excel
• Multi-task efficiency
• Working knowledge of quantitative methods, portfolio construction, statistics, and asset allocation theory
• Strong Process and Operational acumen
• Provide standardized and ad hoc reporting & analysis to support internal business partner’s needs
• Provide hindsight to planning and merchant partners through actionable reporting analysis on store cluster / tier product performance

Please consider me for the allocation analyst opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for sophisticated reporting to management due to extensive knowledge of the finance systems and high familiarity with the business operations.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Supports Portfolio Managers through generating both quantitative and qualitative research and analysis on Asset Allocation, Manager Selection, or Risk Management
• Develop and implement robust quantitative models to aid in tactical and strategic asset allocation decisions
• Maintains asset class valuation models, risk models, and other asset allocation tools
• Research asset class and regional relative value opportunities from both a qualitative and quantitative perspective
• Perform quantitative/statistical financial and economic research to develop or improve current asset allocation and stock selection models
• Supports the investment communication process by providing input to monthly and quarterly market commentaries
• Independently research and analyze research topics relevant to portfolio management
• Conduct research and analysis on other investment topics such as portfolio attribution and construction

I am excited to be applying for the position of allocation analyst. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for updates and feedback on allocations to accommodate the changes in trend and the mix of the store assortment.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Strong working knowledge of Excel (including setting up spreadsheets, formulas)
• Should exhibit a strong interest in working with people
• Results-oriented, willingness to follow through, make informed decisions, complete tasks and problem-solve
• Demonstrated abilities in learning new skills, change/variety in work and creativity
• Experience utilizing automated Allocation systems such as Just Enough, JDA or Epicor is strongly preferred
• Strong interest in financial markets and economics
• Familiarity with advanced functions in Excel
• Basic knowledge of SQL/databases and dynamically typed languages (Python, Perl etc)

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for sophisticated reporting to management due to extensive knowledge of finance systems and high familiarity of the entity operations.

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

• Accountable for centralized communication between the Region Sales Leaders and the home office for any Allocation and Replenishment Issues
• Ensure the timely updating and accuracy of the store attribute system as it pertains to store volume groups, and stores opened/closed for allocation
• Owns the development of Allocation & Replenishment reporting that highlights specific areas of opportunity to maximize sales, margin, and profit by optimizing inventory placement across the fleet of stores (Retail & Outlet)
• Provides direct analytical support to business leaders
• Exercise entrepreneurial and exploratory vision to drive improvement in analysis and reporting processes
• Knowledge of business processes, experience with Change Management, Project Management
• Knowledge of logistical and financial modules
• Well structured way of working