Forecast Analyst Cover Letter

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

Previously, I was responsible for high-level customer support of the Benefits Operation Center (BOC) call center function, answering calls, providing various federal benefit, retirement, and HR information to customers.

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:

• Basic understanding of the Supply Chain or APICS-Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)
• Prior experience with forecasting demand of consumer packaged goods stocked and/or displayed at large national retail chains
• Highly analytical with strong problem-solving and investigative skills
• Firm understanding of market conditions/issues/trends as they relate to long-term energy sales and demand forecasting
• Inquisitive self-starter who can work independently to turn vision into results
• Experience working in a multinational and / or virtual office environment preferred
• BS/BA in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration with a 3.0 or higher GPA
• Knowledge of and enthusiasm for the toy, entertainment, consumer products industries

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for support to the VPs of Manufacturing & Supply Chain, Manufacturing Controller & Group Controller, including analysis of Division manufacturing operations financial performance.

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:

• Set Store trading intensities based on individual location demographics erg” weather regions”
• New store - set up and clone parameters for opening of all Non Food merchandise
• Act on the insight produced by the team to reduce lost sales and potential markdown decisions
• Control corporate wide system security and user administration levels
• Advanced proficiency in SAP
• Skills in Analysis, Problem Solving, and Multi-Tasking
• Comfortable managing large amounts of data
• Working knowledge in database query language (PL/SQL), data analysis tools (Excel Macros, Access, SPSS, SAS), and supply chain applications (Oracle, ERP) is highly valued Education and/or Relevant Experience

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for excel support to BD and sales function for analysis, sales catalogue development and corporate reporting.

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

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word & advanced Excel skills (Pivot tables and V-lookups)
• Familiarity with managing and synthesizing large quantities of data
• Experience with of the statistical modeling languages/ toolboxes (R, SAS, SPSS, Matlab, or Python)
• Proficiency in Excel (Pivot Tables, Vlookups, Calculations)
• Understanding of supply chain principles including forecasting, replenishment, ordering and related customer service functions
• Strong analytical and customer service experience
• Experience with other supply chain software packages (Datalliance, JDA, Manugistics, etc)
• Sales/Commercial Team knowledge

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for sales result analysis, continuously identifies improvement areas based on business insights, develops and executes new reporting tools as needed in coordination with finance and other stakeholders.

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:

• Demantra/ other planning tool expertise
• Computer applications skills such as MS Office, Mainframe and other Business Systems
• Form Processes
• Set and adjust the Corporate forecast parameters for all Non Food that drive stock to store against - Trade patterns, Events, Promotional activity by individual domain, store clusters, match groups
• Set Store trading intensities based on individual location demographics eg” weather regions”
• New store - set up and clone replenishment parameters for opening of all Non Food merchandise
• Produce and distribute business insights to illustrate performance issues, lost sales and potential markdown decisions
• Set corporate wide system security and user administration levels

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for analysis and recommendations to improve staffing levels and efficiency while advising the Brand Engagement Center leadership of observed trends.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• BA/BS in Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain Management
• APICS/Forecast training and certification highly desirable
• Advanced knowledge of forecast best practice and MRP functioning
• Broad understanding of Supply Chain management
• Decide the statistical models and parameters to optimize statistical baseline quality
• Execute and manage the monthly forecast process independently
• Openness to new ways of working (out of the box)
• Decide and adapt the Statistical forecast approach and process in collaboration with BPE and BPO