Materials Manager Cover Letter

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for finished goods documentation needed to enter new SKUs into the approved Harman MRP and SAP systems.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Accountable for GFE received and proper cataloging
• Ensures timely and accurate processing of all DUE INS and DUE OUTS
• Ensures warehouse / shipping and receiving personnel adhere to respective requirements and regulations
• Establishes priorities to maintain production scheduled to support program milestones and delivery requirements
• Prepares reports providing department status to the Director of Operations
• Maintains policies, procedures and work instructions affecting the efficiency of the department
• Applies continuous process improvement principles and best practices in warehousing methods to improve cycle-time, throughput and overall efficiency in the materials and production areas
• Prepares Resource Planning to support demands and minimize costs

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for knowledge and auditing to ensure Business compliance with Health and Safety legislation and the ISO quality system.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft PC software (e.g., spreadsheets, word processing, databases and presentations)
• APICS< CSCP, or CPIM and SAP experience highly desirable
• Trade compliance expertise
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing tools, pull systems (KanBan & Min-Max)
• Solid knowledge and application of ERP planning and purchasing module utilization (Preferably QAD)
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook)
• Solid understanding of Order-to-Ship process and progression
• Expresses reactions and opinions without intimidating others

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for screenings, referrals, and information related to Methodist Healthcare System Employee Health Benefits, to include the Employee Health and Safety program.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Able to develop and give presentations
• Discrete manufacturing environment experience
• Thorough understanding of business practices and procedures in order to drive the design, development and maintenance of process improvements
• An in depth understanding of common business, manufacturing and accounting concepts
• Strong Communication - Written and Oral • Strong Computer - Database and MS Office
• Experience in continuous improvement / process improvement
• Experience in resolving material flow issues within a matrix functional organization
• Great communicator and can convey ideas to all levels of management through verbal and visual mediums

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

Previously, I was responsible for ongoing support to users of Smart Connection (The Lancet publishing system) for editorial and production teams.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Demonstrated prioritization and analytical skills
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills
• Self-starter, conscientious, enthusiastic with a positive attitude
• Strong background of working within a production atmosphere is essential
• Thorough understanding of material planning principles
• Proficient in use of procurement functions of ERP systems and Microsoft Office products
• Demonstrated Multi-Site Responsibility
• MS Office Proficiency to include intermediate Excel (V-lookups, pivot tables)

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for technical support for system access issues, FDM loading questions, Smart View troubleshooting, reporting questions, and training.

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

• Established knowledge of FDA and ISO requirements and their application in the manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of Oracle Planning systems / set-up including Advanced Supply Chain Planning Systems
• Able to work across matrix organizations to deliver results
• High performance work systems & teams
• Thorough knowledge of the philosophy and principles of manufacturing management
• Thorough knowledge of Lean Manufacturing
• Demonstrated proficiency in creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship
• Uses judgment, initiative and ingenuity to accomplish broad, complex objectives or strategies that will set the direction for the Holdrege plant