Materials Logistics Cover Letter

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for leadership for all supply chain functions including sourcing, procurement, inventory management and distribution to manage performance and meet customer requirements.

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

• Previous experience within a manufacturing or commercial environment would be an advantage although not essential
• Willing to work with people from different time zone and culture background
• Secondary V, Vocational diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s permit
• Lean ideology – drives for continuous improvement – lean manufacturing experience preferred
• Provides direction when discrepancies are found
• Strong background in logistics, 3PL, and reverse logistics
• Experience in the construction or building industry

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for direction and guidance to sales, customer service and manufacturing teams with respect to supply chain, transportation and inventory management.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Proficient, working knowledge of the PR/PO, RTW and Warranty Processes
• Understanding of the chain of responsibility
• Previous experience in continuous improvement desirable
• Related past supervisory experience
• Working knowledge of the elements of production planning and scheduling
• Considerable knowledge of material handling, inventory transactions and scheduling methods
• Manage all unplanned activities, measure cost variance and all other tasks related to planning of material needs in order to meet production requirementsring)
• Develop and implement the Materials Management Strategy and transformation and Improvement

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the materials logistics position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for overall management strategy and develop robust systems for plant inventory levels including WIP and finished goods to meet inventory goals and support demand requirements.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Knowledge and previous experience in working with dangerous goods by road and bulk commodities
• Experience in working with enterprise resource planning systems such as JDE or similar for materials and logistics
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, SAP)
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written for internal and external supplier / customers
• Understanding of planning and inventory concepts, practices, and procedures
• Working with buyers to help expedite material to the plant
• Buying and/or planning experience
• High level of orally and written communication skills

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the materials logistics position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for overall management strategy and develop robust systems for plant inventory levels including raw, WIP and finished goods to meet inventory goals and support demand requirements.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience from subsea business segment and purchasing processes within the subsea business segment
• APICS certification in supply chain – CPIM or CSCP
• Logistics certification - CTL
• Lean/6-sigma experience (Green/Black Belt certifications)
• Experience in logistics and materials management within an aerospace, aviation, automotive manufacturing environment
• Yard Audits conducted on midnight shift require use of personal vehicle
• Trade qualification desirable
• Supervisory experience in supply or workshop environment

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for visibility to performance for the Global Supply Chain Leaders, Integration Management Office and other cross functional 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:

• Lead, direct and manage the materials management team inclusive of objective setting and training and development
• Develop and maintain the materials management processes/procedures and through agreed metrics (cost, quality, delivery) measure the effectiveness of the function at GTS
• Ensure appropriate tools for materials management are implemented in GTS UK to facilitate the efficiency and effectiveness of the function and improve transparency with internal stakeholders
• To take lead responsibility for the management of ERP within the Procurement and Supply Chain function ensuring it is properly managed and improved
• To develop and manage forecasting processes
• Lead responsibility for technical management of all and any third party warehousing and logistics sub-contractors
• Demonstrable experience of operating as a Materials Manager within a rail/construction/large engineering organization
• Effective team development, building, management and leadership skills in a matrix management structure